Several women journalist support networks arranged an event on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists to demand greater safety.
Read MoreOfficers from The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) broke into Norah Okafor’s house in the middle of the night without any prior notice.
Read MoreCFWIJ is concerned about the Twitter ban in Nigeria as the journalists suffer obstruction in accessing the information.
Read MoreJournalist Amra Ahmed Diska was released and regained her freedom after seven days of abduction.
Read MoreJournalist Amra Ahmed Diska was abducted from her home in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State.
Read MoreChidiebere Onyia, a reporter with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) was allegedly abducted at gunpoint on Tuesday night as she returned home from work.
Read MoreZainab Olayiwola, female journalist at a private radio station named Jamz FM, and her kids were attacked by park manager officials while boarding a tricycle on October 4.
Read MoreChinyere Okoye, a woman reporter with the Nigeria Television Authority, NTA, Aba, was kidnapped Wednesday night by unknown gunmen after work.
Read MoreIn a statement issued on May 14th, NWAOJ expressed concern over rape cases in Bayelsa State including sexual assault of minors.
Read MoreChinenye Iwuoha, reporter of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Pacesetter FM, was abducted by armed bandits while going home after work.
Read MoreVivian Ottih, lawyer and senior editor with the government owned IBC Orient FM radio station was “suspended indefinitely” from her job after messaging a government official on Facebook.
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