By Benedicta Akpede
“..Every law that constrains democracy, freedom and liberty cannot be sought to be morally legitimate even if they have notional political legitimacy”
– Dapo Olorunyomi, Publisher, Premium Times
In every civilised society, especially a democratic one, an … Read more
By Osaruonamen Ibizugbe
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, political actors across various groups have begun strategizing to ensure timely readiness for the elections, which many believe will greatly impact the Nation’s socio-economic projections. This is as the Independent National … Read more
By Olorunyomi Pauline
A free press is the cornerstone of a democratic[6] society, and respect for the freedom of expression and the right of the public to access and receive information are the yardsticks to evaluate the existence of … Read more
Friday, October 21, 2022: The Coalition for Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) condemns the closure of Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), Pride FM, Gamji TV, Gamji FM and Al Umma Tv for allegedly breaking ‘some journalism law’.
The … Read more
PRESS RELEASE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 2022: The Coalition for Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF), a National alliance of media and civil society organisations, today condemns the arrest and detention of Sobi FM reporter Dare Akogun and his brother … Read more
By Benedicta Akpede
It is essential for citizens to understand that freedom of expression is intertwined with the freedom of the press. When freedom of the press is hindered, there will be chaos. To be honest, in Nigeria’s context, we
Press Release:
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, in collaboration with Heinrich Boll Stiftung Foundation, is prepared to train twenty (20) journalists in a two-day journalist boot camp on the implications of constraining laws on freedom of expression … Read more
Rinsola Abiola is one of the daughters of Nigeria’s martyr for democracy, the late Alhaji M.K.O Abiola. She was the Special Assistant (New Media) to the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara. She is a public … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) have filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari, asking the court to “declare arbitrary and illegal the N5 million imposed on Trust TV, Multichoice … Read more
11 August 2022 The Coalition for Whistleblower Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) calls ..... Read More>>
