4 August 2022 – The Coalition of Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom condemns the act by the National Broadcasting Commission for imposing a Five Million Naira (N5,000,000.00) sanction, on Multichoice Nigeria Limited, owners of DSTV, TelCom Satellite Limited (TSTV); NTA- Startimes Limited; Trust TV for broadcasting the documentary by the BBC AFRICA EYE titled, “Bandits…
CWPPF condemns growing trend of state security attacks on journalists and media houses
Press Release The Coalition for Whistleblower Protection and Press Freedom, CWPPF, strongly condemns the growing trend of state security attacks on journalists and news media houses publishing investigative reports about public officials involved in corruption. This dangerous trend threatens the health of the Nigerian news media and the resilience of our country’s democracy. On Thursday, December…
Coalition of Whistleblower Protection and Press Freedom Condemns Attacks on Critical Media and Investigative Journalists in Nigeria
The Coalition of Whistleblower Protection and Press Freedom, CWPPF, condemns in the strongest terms the growing trend of attacks on journalists and media houses which have published investigative reports about corruption allegedly perpetrated by government officials. It is a dangerous trend that threatens not only the vibrancy of the critical media in Nigeria but also the…
MAF, Partners Support Whistleblowers With Funds As AFRICMIL Trains Journalists On Protection
By Doyin Ojosipe The John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation (MAF), said it has partnered with three other foundations to set up a civic defence funds to assist journalists, civil society and private sector actors that are facing reprisals or attacks emanating from blowing the whistle or speaking out against corruption. This was revealed…
SERAP, 261 others sue NBC, seek reversal of fines on media houses
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), along with 261 groups and individuals, has sued the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, over the N9 million fine slammed on three television stations in the country. The plaintiffs also seek an order setting aside the N5 million fine and any…
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