We the undersigned civil society organizations are constrained to issue this statement over the drop off of legislative activities by the National Assembly at a time when its role is more critical than ever before, not only to join the Executive in finding solutions to the unprecedented challenges facing the country but indeed to also…

The Coalition for Whistleblower Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) vociferously condemns the intimidation and harassment of the Daily Trust journalist, Eyo Charles by former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode. In a viral video, the former spokesman to former President Olusegun Obasanjo was captured verbally assaulting a Daily Trust reporter on the 20th of August during…

By Judex Okoro In any democratic dispensation, the media plays a significant role of traditionally informing, educating, and entertaining the society. Besides, in every sane clime, the media holds those in position of authorities accountable to the people; the media protects citizens’ rights and privileges to ensure that leaders don’t transform into dictators overnight by trampling…

By Jide Jimoh Once reputed as the freest press in Africa, the Nigerian Press is sliding down on a quick pace as one of the worst. The litany of the subterfuge against the press in Nigeria is reaching a crescendo during this administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling party. It is like a…