30 h. ago World Press Freedom Day: Gov Okpebholo celebrates Edo journalists

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State government, led by Governor Monday Okpebholo, joined the global community to celebrate World Press Freedom Day. The government praised the vital role of a free and independent press in promoting democracy, accountability, and societal progress. In a statement signed by Fred Itua, the governor’s press secretary, the government […] The post World Press Freedom Day: Gov Okpebholo celebrates Edo journalists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Press Freedom Day: AMDF calls for ethical AI integration in Journalism

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) has commemorated the 2025 World Press Freedom Day by urging African journalists to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) while upholding ethical standards and professionalism in their work. In a statement marking the annual event, Manager, Press Freedom, AMDF Zhiroh Jatau, emphasized the significance of this year’s […] The post Press Freedom Day: AMDF calls for ethical AI integration in Journalism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Akubo foundation calls for journalist protection, transparency on press freedom day

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In commemoration of World Press Freedom Day, the Akuko Foundation, a media advocacy and training non-governmental organisation (NGO), has called for the protection of journalists and increased transparency from public institutions. In a statement issued by its Programme Manager, Victoria Ukpong, the organisation emphasised the critical role of a free press […] The post Akubo foundation calls for journalist protection, transparency on press freedom day appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Nigeria Press Council warns of AI’s dual threat to Journalism

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja As Nigeria joins the global community to mark the 2025 World Press Freedom Day, the Nigerian Press Council (NPC) has urged media professionals to critically assess the state of press freedom in the country, particularly in light of the rapid digital transformation and the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. […] The post Nigeria Press Council warns of AI’s dual threat to Journalism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago May Day: Govs Diri, Okpebholo, Makinde, Nwifuru, Uba Sani, Otu, Idris eulogise workers, make promises

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa; Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan; Noah Ebije, Kaduna; Tony Osauzo, Benin; Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi; Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki; Emmanuel Uzor, Awka; and  Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As workers in Nigeria joined their counterparts across the world to celebrate the Workers’ Day yesterday, state governors praised the civil servants for their commitment to duties in […] The post May Day: Govs Diri, Okpebholo, Makinde, Nwifuru, Uba Sani, Otu, Idris eulogise workers, make promises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago May Day: Okpebholo Raises Minimum Wage For Edo Workers To N75,000

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo on Thursday increased the minimum wage for Edo State workers from N70, 000 to N75,000 to further improve their standard of living. Governor Okpebholo made the announcement while delivering his May Day speech at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State capital. While appreciating the contributions of […]

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6 d. ago NLC disowns circular on Edo May Day celebration, warns workers against intimidation

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has disowned a circular purportedly issued by an “Acting State Secretary” of its Edo State Council, describing it as “duplicitous and unauthorized” and warning workers to disregard the directive to attend a government-organized parade on May 1st, 2025. In a statement issued yesterday, and signed by the […] The post NLC disowns circular on Edo May Day celebration, warns workers against intimidation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago NLC cancels central workers’ day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has cancelled centralised Workers’ Day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states this year due to read more NLC cancels central workers’ day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states

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1 week ago Easter: Foundation Offers Free Medical Services To Residents Of Gbelebu, Environs

Residents of Gbelebu community in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State and its environs were at the Easter celebrations treated to free medical care services by the Aaron Ponuwei Ebelo Foundation at the Gbelebu Community headquarters of the Foundation. Gbelebu dwellers and those from the neighbouring villages such as Madagbayo, Safarogbo and Gbelemotin, […]

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2 w. ago Mohammed Idris joins IPI Nigeria’s fundraising committee with media heavyweights

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has been appointed to the Fundraising Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria. In a statement issued by its Secretary, Ahmed Shekarau, the move is part of a broader initiative by IPI Nigeria to strengthen press freedom and promote responsible journalism […] The post Mohammed Idris joins IPI Nigeria’s fundraising committee with media heavyweights appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago IPI Appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, Egbemode, Ohwahwa, 25 Others To Committees

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has appointed prominent media personalities to its standing committees to promote press freedom and responsible journalism in Nigeria. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja by IPI Nigeria President Musikilu Mojeed, the institute revealed that the appointees will serve on four key committees: Fundraising, Programming, Advocacy, and […]

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3 w. ago IPI Nigeria appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, 27 others to committees

The International Press Institute Nigeria has named several leading figures in journalism to key committees aimed at strengthening press freedom and promoting responsible journalism in the country. The appointments span four strategic committees: “Fundraising, Programming, Advocacy, and Membership.” Each is composed of experienced media professionals from across the country’s media landscape. This was contained in Read More

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3 w. ago IPI Nigeria appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, Egbemode, others to committees

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has announced the appointment of prominent media personalities to its standing committees, aimed at promoting press freedom and responsible journalism in Nigeria. This was made known in a statement by the secretary of the institute, Ahmed I. Shekarau on Sunday. The committees include Fundraising, Programming, Advocacy, and Membership, each […] The post IPI Nigeria appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, Egbemode, others to committees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Amnesty International Accuses NBC OF ‘Unacceptable Abuse Of Authority’ Over Ban On Protest Song By Eedris

Amnesty International, a human rights organisation, has condemned the National Broadcasting Commission’s recent decision to ban Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s new protest song, Tell Your Papa, calling it a “clear violation” of the right to freedom of expression and access to information. In a press statement on Thursday, Amnesty International criticised the ban as “unlawful, […] The post Amnesty International Accuses NBC OF ‘Unacceptable Abuse Of Authority’ Over Ban On Protest Song By Eedris appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NBC ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song unconstitutional – Amnesty

Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has condemned the recent decision by the National Broadcasting Commission to ban Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem’s new protest song, Tell Your Papa, labelling the move a “clear violation” of the right to freedom of expression and access to information. In a press statement issued on Thursday, Amnesty International described the Read More

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3 w. ago IPI board backs journalists, media houses, seeks support for press freedom globally

By John Ogunsemore The Executive Board of the International Press Institute (IPI) has expressed strong support for journalists and media organisations defying odds amid the unprecedented assault on press freedom by state and non-state actors globally. This is contained in a joint press statement issued by members of the executive board and published on the […] The post IPI board backs journalists, media houses, seeks support for press freedom globally appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s real challenge: Fiscal mismanagement, not structural issues – Shettima

As AGF reaffirms Tinubu’s administration commitment to press freedom Leadership newspapers chair urges collective strive for excellence to create better world     From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja       “The Nigerian challenge lies less in the structure of our federalism and more in the deficit of our collective fiscal responsibility,” he said.   “The […] The post Nigeria’s real challenge: Fiscal mismanagement, not structural issues – Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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