IPI Nigeria

IPI Nigeria demands probe into shooting at journalists, prosecution of erring officers

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IPI Nigeria demands probe into shooting at journalists, prosecution of erring officers

The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has called for a probe into the shooting of journalists covering protests in Abuja on Saturday. “The shooting also appeared premeditated as the journalists were particularly targeted and shot twice within minutes,” a statement by the organisation said on Sunday. Read the full statement … Read more

IPI Nigeria demands enforcement of court order on prosecution of journalists’ killers

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IPI Nigeria demands enforcement of court order on prosecution of journalists’ killers

The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria), on Thursday, called for the enforcement of a recent judgement of the Federal High Court in Abuja directing a restart of investigations of extra-judicial killings of journalists and possible prosecution of the culprits. The court, ruling on a suit by Media Rights Agenda (MRA), … Read more