A meeting on the current trends in Nigeria’s conflict regions and the challenge of humanitarian response
The coronavirus pandemic has not only forced states to shut down economically, unfortunately......
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COVID-19 Coverage: Survey Reveals Poor Attention To Journalists’ Safety
… Media/Civil Society Groups Demand Action… Read more
Nigerian military using surveillance technology to spy on Nigerians – CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has accused the Nigerian military of using surveillance technology to spy on ordinary Nigerians and the press.… Read more
Stakeholders Discuss the Role of Media in Conflict and Humanitarian Issues
A recent report on coverage patterns of conflict and humanitarian issues by ten media houses in Nigeria has revealed the need for a more strategic, nuanced focus on the role of the media in conflict.… Read more
Nigeria spends N4.62 trillion on National Security in 5 years, yet widespread insecurity remains
Amidst claims by Nigerian security agencies that they are being underfunded, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report today that a total N4.62trillion has been allocated to the federal security sector in the past five years.… Read more
UPDATE: Military jets bombard Boko Haram militants in Gombe
The Nigerian military has launched airstrikes on suburbs of Gombe town as soldiers and police battled Boko Haram insurgents who attacked the town early Saturday, residents have said.
Fighting continued Saturday noon as Air Force jets targeted areas raided by … Read more
Inside the secret military trial leading to death sentence for 54 soldiers
On Wednesday, the Nigerian Army’s 7 division General Court Martial convicted 54 soldiers for conspiracy to commit mutiny and mutiny and sentenced them to death by firing squad.… Read more
Secret Intelligence Report links ex-Governor Sheriff, Chad President to Boko Haram sponsorship
New facts showing stronger links between former governor of Borno state, Ali Modu Sheriff, and the Boko Haram sect have emerged, further fuelling suggestions the ex-governor is a major financier of the terrorist sect.… Read more