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The International Press Institute (IPI), a global organisation committed to defending press freedom, has expressed concern over what it described as the growing wave of repression against the Nigerian media.
Musililu Mojeed, President of IPI Nigeria and Editor-in-Chief of Premium Times, raised the alarm in Abuja during a dinner organised to honour Hadiza Hussaina Sani, retired Director of Digital Media at the Voice of Nigeria (VON).
Mojeed cited “disturbing” cases of clampdowns on journalists, including the banning of live political programmes in Kano, the harassment of reporters in Ekiti and Niger, the eviction of Channels TV crew from the Akwa Ibom Government House, and the detention of journalists in Kebbi. He described the trend as a daily assault on press freedom and urged stronger advocacy to protect the rights of media professionals.
The ceremony was attended by media leaders and stakeholders, including VON’s Director-General Jibrin Ndace, former presidential spokesman Garba Shehu, and ex-NUJ president Abdulwaheed Odusile, all of whom commended Sani’s professional legacy and contributions to journalism.
In her remarks, Sani reflected on her 34-year career, pledging to remain active in the media through research, writing, and mentoring despite her retirement from public service.
