The Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE) has emphasised the need for press freedom in the country. The acting President of ACOE, Martin Odiete, and acting Secretary, Omosola Akingboye stated this in a joint statement to mark the World Press Freedom Day on May 3 in Abuja. They said that journalism plays a pivotal role in advancing environmental agendas, serving as a catalyst for change, a watchdog for accountability, and a voice for the voiceless. They called on the government to commit to the protection of rights, safety, and security…
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Anambra Election: Rights Group calls for cancellation
Wants INEC ICT Director Sacked
The International Society for Civil Liberty and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has called for the cancellation of the Anambra State Governorship ElectionIn a statement by the Chairman, Board of Trustees BoT of the rights group signed by Nze Emeka Umeagbalasi and Legal Adviser, Chidimma Udegbunam the group called for immediate sack of INEC Director Of ICT, Chidi Nwafor.The group accused him of “high-tech rigging of Anambra poll by perpetrating mass failure of BVAS Voters Capturing Machines with some principal national network providers in many, if not most of the polling…
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