Nigeria: Editors Raise Alarm Over Harassment, Prosecution of Journalists

Nigeria: Editors Raise Alarm Over Harassment, Prosecution of Journalists

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has raised concerns over the increasing harassment, intimidation and prosecution of journalists by security agencies, warning that such actions could undermine press freedom and legitimate journalism.

NGE warns against harassment, intimidation of journalists

The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has raised concerns over the increasing harassment, intimidation and prosecution of journalists by security agencies, warning that such actions could undermine press freedom and legitimate journalistic practice. The Guild also called on the Federal Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to ensure a level playing field for […]

2027: A Free Press Essential To Democracy, Good Governance

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has warned that growing harassment, intimidation and prosecution of journalists by security agencies is eroding press freedom and harming legitimate journalism.…

NGE Warns Against Harassment Of Journalists, Demands Fairness Ahead Of 2027 Elections

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has warned security agencies against the harassment, intimidation and prosecution of journalists, saying the trend threatens press freedom and legitimate journalism. In a communiqué issued after its Standing Committee meeting in Kano on Friday, the Guild expressed concern over the use of cybercrime legislation and other laws to restrict […]

NGE raises alarm over harassment of journalists; calls on FG, INEC to ensure level-playing field for all parties, candidates in 2027

Governments at all levels and members of the public should uphold and respect freedom of the press as a fundamental pillar of democracy and

Nigerian Guild of Editors: Harassment, Intimidation, Prosecution of Journalists Undemocratic, Undermines “Legitimate Journalism”

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has raised concerns over the increasing harassment, intimidation and prosecution of journalists by security agencies, warning that such actions could undermine press freedom and legitimate journalism. The Guild also called on the Federal Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a...