THE Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has called for improved welfare for Nigerian journalists, arguing that the economic security of media workers is closely connected to newsroom independence and democratic accountability. Amupitan made the call on Thursday while delivering opening remarks at the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference […]
THE Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) is set to host its 2026 Annual Conference and 6th Lecture Series, bringing together online publishers, journalists, government officials, political leaders, lawmakers, security chiefs, academics, business leaders and other stakeholders in Asaba. The conference is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at David’s Event Centre, GRA, Asaba, and will […]
NAWOJ CHAIRPERSON URGES WOMEN JOURNALISTS TO EMBRACE DIGITAL GROWTH Call for Knowledge-Driven Journalism The Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Mrs. Jumoke Johnson, has called on women journalists nationwide to prioritise continuous learning and skills development to remain relevant in the rapidly evolving media landscape. Mrs. Johnson made the appeal in Lagos […]
ACWAN’s Leadership Reset and the Battle for Cultural Relevance THE election of new executives by the Arts and Culture Writers Association of Nigeria (ACWAN) on 7 January 2026 marks more than a routine leadership transition. It represents a deliberate attempt by cultural journalists to reclaim relevance in a media ecosystem increasingly dominated by entertainment gossip, […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE MOHAMMED Daki, Vice President of Morocco’s National Association of Media and Publishers (ANME), has called for the establishment of a strong and cohesive network of African journalists to project the continent more positively on the global stage. Speaking in an interview on Thursday in Casablanca, Daki said African journalists must work more […]
Institutional Accountability & Democratic Linkages Nigeria’s Decline in Global Rankings NIGERIA is closing 2025 with a grim reputation. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) now ranks the country 122 out of 180 in its latest Press Freedom Index — a fall from 115 in 2024. Beyond the numbers lies a worsening pattern of intimidation, detention, and legal […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH Official Partner, Unofficial Media Favourite ROYAL Air Maroc (RAM) has become the airline of choice for African sports journalists covering the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025. The carrier, already confirmed as CAF’s Official Global Partner, is benefiting from growing organic loyalty among media professionals ahead of the […]
By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE THE Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) and SERAP have used the 2025 Human Rights Day to issue a stark warning over the rising intimidation of journalists and activists, demanding that authorities free all persons detained for peaceful speech and dismantle legal tools used to suppress dissent. Speaking at a press […]
By FATIMA HUSSAINI AUTHORITIES in Niger have jailed three journalists — Ibro Chaibou, Youssouf Sériba, and Oumarou Abou Kané — on cybercrime charges after they allegedly shared a government press invitation with an exiled aide of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), the trio were remanded in Kollo prison […]
By BUNMI BUSOLA THE United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on Nigerian journalists to prioritise ethical and child-sensitive reporting, stressing that stories involving children must be handled with dignity and responsibility. Delivering a keynote address at a two-day training on Ethical Journalism and Child Reporting in Ibadan, Celine Lafoucriere, UNICEF’s Chief of the Lagos […]