Billionaire media moguls join forces to invest in France’s oldest journalism school – POLITICO

Billionaire media moguls join forces to invest in France’s oldest journalism school – POLITICO

In its statement, the ESJ Paris said it was looking to “build a new project” and “strengthen its position as a benchmark in journalism education, particularly for economic [journalism].” The ESJ Paris is not part of a group of journalism schools which are recognized by the country’s professional body and is not included in yearly … Read more

Europe’s press goes after Musk’s X – POLITICO

Europe’s press goes after Musk’s X – POLITICO

RSF’s case came as U.K. newspaper The Guardian announced on Wednesday that it was leaving the “toxic” platform, citing Musk’s influence in the U.S. election and because of “often disturbing content promoted or found on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism.” Spanish daily newspaper La Vanguardia also quit X, saying Thursday that X … Read more

Newspaper writes Tinubu over police harassment

Newspaper writes Tinubu over police harassment

The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) has written to President Bola Tinubu asking him to order the investigation and prosecution of two former Inspectors General of Police, Solomon Arase, and Ibrahim Idris, and other persons involved in an alleged illegal sale of lands designated for police barracks. The media organisation also asked the president … Read more

Tinubu pledges to uphold media freedom, respect divergent views

Tinubu pledges to uphold media freedom, respect divergent views

President Bola Tinubu says his administration will always uphold media freedom and respect opinions, whether they are adversarial or complimentary to his government. The president made the pledge on Monday in Abuja during a meeting with members of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN). President Tinubu assured NPAN members that he would carefully consider … Read more