Safety of Journalists And The Issue of Impunity
By Iyobosa Uwugiaren
The ongoing crisis/conflict – be it ethnic, religious or politics -- around the globe apparently paints an ugly picture of the swelling risk journalists working in the conflict/crisis zones face. But it is imperative to stress that no attack against journalists or media houses is justifiable – it is barbaric, inhuman and illegal under local and international instruments. The Nigerian Constitution, for instance, gives the media a right to hold government and public officeholders accountable to the people. So, any attempt by an individual or group of people to prevent journalists from exercising this constitutional right is a breach of the law.
Source:http://leadership.ng
Posted by Amaka, 19 September 2012
Nigeria: We Are Not Bound By FOI Act - NNPC
By Nuruddeen M. Abdallah
The government-owned corporation disclosed this in a letter, while responding to Daily Trust's request for information concerning its recent recruitment in line with the FOI Act. FOI Act was signed into law by President Goodluck Jonathan on May 28, 2011 to make access to public information easy. In January 29, 2012, the office of Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke, SAN, issued implementation guidelines through a circular titled: "Implementation of the Freedom of Information Act 2011 and the Reporting Requirements under Section 29 thereof (HAGF/MDAS/FOIA/2012/I), to all government ministries, departments, agencies and corporations for implementation." The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is not bound by the Freedom of Information Act (FOI), its Secretary and Legal Adviser, Anthony C. Madichie, has said. Full story...
Source: http://allafrica.com
Posted by Ufuoma, 31 July 2012
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