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MRA Urges Government to Promote Reading Culture, Protect Rights of Writers
In commemoration of this year’s World Book and Copyright Day, Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on Federal and State Governments, policymakers, and stakeholders...
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Security Situation Room Faults NBC Over Comment on Broadcasters’ Opinions
The Security Situation Room has criticised a recent position attributed to the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), insisting that no regulation can override citizens’ constitutional...
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MRA Commends NBC’s Guidance to Broadcasters Ahead of 2027 Elections, Raises Concerns over Restrictive Provisions
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today commended the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for its timely and proactive issuance of guidance to broadcasters ahead of Nigeria’s...
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LASUTH Claims Late Journalist’s Body Could not be Identified as DNA Samples were Destroyed
In yet another twist in the judicial investigation into the death of Pelumi Onifade, the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has said that...
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Appeal Court Dismisses NBC’s Bid to Overturn Judgment
...Restraining It from Imposing Fines on Broadcast Stations
In a unanimous decision, the Court of Appeal in Abuja today dismissed an appeal by the National...
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Six Nigerian International Press Freedom Groups Write Tinubu, Seeking Accountability for Attacks Against Journalists
Six Nigerian and international media freedom organisations have written a joint letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to hold accountable those responsible...
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MRA Criticises Poor Funding for FOI Implementation in 2026 Federal Budget
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today expressed concern over the poor allocation of funding for the implementation of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011,...
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Pelumi Onifade’s Death Inquiry Adjourned to April 7 as LASUTH Director Fails to Produce Report on Unidentified Body
The Coroner Court investigating the death of Mr Pelumi Onifade, a young journalist with Gboah TV, who was reportedly shot while covering the #EndSARS...
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MRA Welcomes CP’s Pledge to Investigate Assault on Journalist, Insists on Credible Probe
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today welcomed an announcement by Bauchi State Police Commissioner Sani-Omolori Aliyu on March 23, 2026, condemning last Saturday’s assault on...
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MRA Condemns Assault on Journalist in Bauchi, Demands Investigation, Accountability
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today condemned the reported assault on Albarka Radio journalist, Mr Mohammed Adamu, by police officers over the weekend while he...
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IGP Disu Seeks Stronger Police–Media Partnership, Pledges Transparency, Protection for Journalists
By Juliana FrancisThe 23rd Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has called for closer collaboration between the media and the Nigeria Police Force, stressing...
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Safer Media Trains Lagos Journalists on Ethical AI Use, Data Protection
The Safer-Media Initiative hosted a specialised training workshop for journalists in Lagos State on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.Held at the Pearlwort Hotel in Ikeja,...
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CJID Condemns Assault on NTA Reporter in Niger State, Demands Accountability
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has strongly condemned the alleged assault on Musa Mikail, a Senior Reporter with NTA Network News...
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IGP Disu Bridges Gap with Abuja Journalists in Surprise Visit
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, caused a wave of spontaneous celebration at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Abuja Chapter...
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Media CEO Accuses Works Minister of Threats, Alleges Campaign of Intimidation
Segun O’Law, the Media CEO of Objectv Media, addressed a press conference at the International Press Centre in Lagos, accusing Nigeria’s Minister of Works,...
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Bwala Defends Mehdi Hasan Interview, Dismisses Critics as Visionless Opposition
Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communication, has broken his silence following a contentious interview with renowned journalist...
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Media Rights Agenda Calls for Gender-Responsive Information Systems
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on the Federal and State Governments to take measures to address various challenges in the information ecosystem that...
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DevReporting, PDM-Network select 8 journalists for urban challenges reporting project in Lagos
DevReporting, in partnership with the Pro-Poor Development Media (PDM) Network, has selected eight journalists for a story project that examines critical urban challenges affecting...
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Coroner Gives LASUTH Medical Director 14 Days to Report on Unidentified Body in Pelumi Onifade’s Death Inquiry
The Coroner Court investigating the death of Mr. Pelumi Onifade, a young journalist with Gboah TV, who was reportedly shot and arrested while covering...
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MRA Condemns Police Summons to Activist over FOI Request as Misuse of Power
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today condemned the summons issued by the Delta State Police Command to Comrade Victor Ojie, leader of the Young Nigerian...
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