News
International Press Institute of Nigeria to open black book for persons who assault journalists
Musikilu Mojeed, president of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria, says the body will open a black book to document persons who assault journalists in the country.
Mojeed said this on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to Lai Mohammed, minister of information, in Abuja.
He said the move is necessary because of the country’s worsening record as it relates to press freedom under the current administration.
“I will like to inform you of a decision recently taken by the nigerian national committee of IPI. We have decided to open a black book to document every individual whose action or inaction encourages or allows the harassment of journalists and the media in Nigeria,” he said.
“The records so gathered will be regularly updated and shared periodically with embassies, and all relevant international and human rights groups across the world.
“We will use the records to ensure named individuals are held accountable one way or another.”
He added that following the country’s recent global ranking, the media was “freer and stronger” in 2015 than it is now.
Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.
She has widespread experiences across different professions and skills, which includes experiences in; Marketing, Media, Broadcasting, Brand and Event Management, Administration and Management with prior stints at MTN, NAPIMS-NNPC, GLOBAL FLEET OIL AND GAS, LTV, Silverbird and a host of others
Check Out The Latest Edition of The ELITES
U.S. revokes over 100,000 visas, including thousands of student permits
