Articles by International Press Centre (IPC)
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.
IPC calls for thorough investigation into attack on Thunder Blowers
The offices of Nigerian online publication “Thunder Blowers” was raided by 8 men who savagely assaulted editor Mansur Rabiu.
Nigerian journalist receives death threat
Threats against media personnel intensify as award winning investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo is detained over story about police corruption and journalist Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo gets a death threat from head of an NGO.
Missing journalist found dead
Nigeria’s International Press Centre is calling on the country’s security agencies to investigate the death of journalist Tordue Henry Salem and bring perpetrators to book.
Nigerian journalist stabbed to death
The IPC says the gruesome murder of Efik language programme presenter – David Ekanem, aka “Itiat Zion” – requires thorough investigation.
Journalist goes missing in Nigeria
The International Press Centre is demanding an investigation into the disappearance of Nigerian reporter Tordue Salem.
Media worker stoned to death in Nigeria
The International Press Centre condemned the unwarranted and gruesome killing of Chukwu Odiahu, a Nigerian Television Authority media worker in Kogi State.