Govt committed to independent journalism, says Deputy Press Secretary - The New Nation

Govt committed to independent journalism, says Deputy Press Secretary - The New Nation

UNB: Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder on Friday reaffirmed the interim government’s commitment to press freedom, saying that they always wanted journalists to practise truthfully and independently, free from influence by the state, businesspeople, or any other powerful groups. “We believe that if the Media Reform Commission’s recommendations are implemented, journalists and the media will be able to operate more fr…

Journalists at work, defending democracy amid growing challenges | Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism

As Nigeria marks 2025 Workers’ Day, the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) celebrates journalists for their role in safeguarding democracy and civic rights. This edition of our website features reflections from professionals across the news media spectrum to mark this day. Please take this as your special invitation to join two of our […] The post Journalists at work, defending democracy amid growing challenges appeared fir…

Protecting independent journalism protects democracy

In times when the government launches an unprecedented attack on the exchange of ideas, journalists play a critical role in ensuring democracy is upheld. When journalists and the media cower before the state, the ideas are no longer free and independent.   Student journalists must speak their minds freely and advocate for their beliefs fearlessly. Even... The post OPINION | Protecting independent journalism protects democracy appeared first on T…