Articles by International Press Centre (IPC)
Media outlets shut down in Nigeria’s Zamfara State
The International Press Centre describes the closure of certain media outlets in Nigeria’s Zamfara State as a violation of the rule of law.
IPC launches media monitoring coverage project ahead of Nigerian elections
The media monitoring project initiated by the International Press Centre is expected to identify shortcomings in reporting that can be used as points of engagement to improve professionalism in coverage of elections.
IPC seeks justice on behalf of injured journalist
Nigerian journalist Casmir Ozuruigbo suffers serious ear injury after arbitrary attack by police.
Nigerian journalists released on bail
‘Wikkitimes’ journalists Haruna Mohammed and Idris Kamal are arbitrarily arrested, after a politician files a complaint against the newspaper.
Media freedom in grave danger in Nigeria
With Nigeria heading towards elections later this year the International Press Centre expresses concern at the rise in attacks on journalists in the country.
Crimes against journalists on the rise in Nigeria
The International Press Centre is gravely concerned at the increasing attacks against journalists in Nigeria, after one “Punch Newspapers” journalist is abducted and another assaulted and robbed.
Kidnapped Nigerian journalists released
The International Press Centre welcomes the release of three members of the Enugu State Broadcasting Service news crew, who were abducted by gunmen while covering elections.
Nigeria’s Parliament rejects bills on gender inclusion, representation
Nigerian Parliament’s dismissal of a series of bills denies Nigerian women opportunity to overcome obstacles hindering their inclusion into structures of governance.