• Home
  • Featured
  • Information Blackout: Major Nigerian newspapers engage in joint front-page protest for press freedom
Featured

Information Blackout: Major Nigerian newspapers engage in joint front-page protest for press freedom

Most major #Nigerian newspapers on Monday, July 12, put out the same frontpage headline in protest against proposed controversial press and media Bills from the Federal Government of Nigeria meant to allegedly infringe on press rights and freedom.

Papers like The Sun, Punch, Vanguard, The Guardian, Tribune splashed out the same ”Information Blackout’ headline.

Information Blackout: Major Nigerian newspapers engage in joint front-page protest for press freedom (Photos)

The coordinated move was sponsored by the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), National Guild of Editors (NGE) and Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN).

According to the three unions, the ‘protest’ will run for two days.

More photos below.

Information Blackout: Major Nigerian newspapers engage in joint front-page protest for press freedom (Photos)
Information Blackout: Major Nigerian newspapers engage in joint front-page protest for press freedom (Photos)
Information Blackout: Major Nigerian newspapers engage in joint front-page protest for press freedom (Photos)

Related posts

Peter Obi responds to Kenneth Okonkwo after he lashed out at him while announcing exit from Labour Party

theKorrespondent

Court orders FG to pay N1.1trn compensation to Niger state community over damages caused by Zungeru hydropower plant

theKorrespondent

Expose religious sects sponsoring terrorism – Shari’ah Council tells EFCC

theKorrespondent

Leave a Comment

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read More