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Nigerian Guild of Editors Joins Global Community to Celebrate World News Day

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…….Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has joined the international community in marking World News Day on September 28, a global initiative that underscores the crucial role of fact-based journalism in society.

In a statement, the Guild reiterated its dedication to promoting high editorial standards and defending press freedom. The NGE commended journalists in Nigeria and around the world for their relentless efforts to deliver truthful reporting, while reaffirming its mission to uphold quality journalism and protect journalists’ rights to operate without fear.

Highlighting the challenges facing journalism in Nigeria, the Guild expressed concern over increasing attempts to suppress press freedom and freedom of expression. It pledged to continue standing firm against any form of harassment, intimidation, or obstruction targeting journalists.

The NGE also called on media practitioners to reject fake news, misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda, emphasizing the importance of adhering to journalism’s core principles of accuracy, fairness, objectivity, and fact-based reporting.

Furthermore, the Guild urged governments at all levels to cease the use of repressive laws, such as the Cybercrime (Prohibition and Prevention, etc.) Act, as tools to intimidate journalists. It also called for full respect of the Freedom of Information Act, encouraging authorities to provide timely and transparent access to information—an essential element aligned with the United Nations Universal Day for Access to Information.

In closing, the Nigerian Guild of Editors appealed to Nigerians to value truth and reliable journalism as the bedrock of a thriving democracy. It emphasized that safeguarding journalists’ ability to report freely is vital to preserving democracy and freedom of expression in the country.

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Police must pay transport fares, says AIG

” No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.

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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police(AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, speaking with transporters at Obalende garage, Lagos State, on Wednesday.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has declared that officers must pay fares before boarding commercial vehicles, warning against abuse of authority.

Jimoh spoke on Wednesday at Obalende garage during a sensitisation meeting with drivers and transport workers marking National Police Day 2026.

He stressed that relations between police and the public must be based on partnership, not coercion, urging both sides to support each other voluntarily.

“No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.

Jimoh called for stronger cooperation to maintain safety and order on roads, insisting there was no conflict between officers and transport unions.

“I don’t collect money from officers. We don’t arrest people arbitrarily. If you have issues with any officer, report directly to me,” he said.

(Vanguard)

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Tinubu scurries to Jos after Mutfwang’s security brief

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave for Jos tomorrow to commiserate with the state government and residents over recent deadly gun attacks that lefts dozens dead.

This was following Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s security briefing to the President on the recent violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State.

During the meeting on Wednesday at the presidential villa in Abuja, Governor Caleb Mutfwang told Mr President that although security forces have restored calm after fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning, following the deadly Palm Sunday attack that left more than a dozen dead and many others injured.

He said that investigations are continuing to determine the identities or motives of the attackers who are yet to be apprehended .

Presidency source said that President Tinubu was initially scheduled for a planned trip to Ogun State to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport on Thursday.

From Jos, the President will travel to Lagos to observe Good Friday.

On Saturday, April 4, he will visit Ogun State to commission projects including the cargo airport.

He will then return to Lagos during the Easter holiday to commission several state infrastructure projects, including the Ojota/Opebi Link Bridge.

Before heading back to Abuja, the president will visit Bayelsa State on April 10 to commission projects completed under Governor Duoye Diri.

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JUST IN: Tinubu Heads to Jos Tomorrow, Postpones Ogun Trip for 5-State Visits

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will tomorrow embark on a visit to Jos, Plateau State, as the first leg of a five-state tour across the country.

The Presidency announced that the President has postponed his scheduled trip to Ogun State to enable him to commence the series of official visits.

Details of the remaining four states in the tour are expected to be released by the Presidency in due course.

The development comes as President Tinubu continues nationwide engagements aimed at assessing development projects, interacting with stakeholders, and addressing key national issues in the respective states.

Further updates on the itinerary will be communicated as the visits progress.

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