By Chido Onumah During his Independence Day broadcast on October 1, President Goodluck Jonathan announced to a somewhat surprised nation his intention to facilitate a “national dialogue” on... Read more
Sudanese journalists based in Qatar joined staff members from DCMF to express support for the media in Sudan In light of the recent government crackdown, DCMF hosted a solidarity stand with... Read more
DCMF’s latest report reflects on the challenges facing Gambian journalists after fleeing their country. DCMF has released its latest research reportPerils of being in exile: the plight of Ga... Read more
Journalist Ahmed Abu Deraa (C) Egyptian journalist Ahmed Abu Deraa was handed a six month suspended jail sentence and acquitted of other charges. An Egyptian military court Satu... Read more
By Kayode Ketefe President Goodluck Jonathan “Fellow Nigerians, our Administration has taken cognisance of suggestions over the years by well-meaning Nigerians on the need for a national dia... Read more
Researchers are investigating if relationships formed by kids with media characters like Dora the Explorer or Elmo help them learn science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Re... Read more
By Ayisha Osori One of the most searing regrets of many of the leaders of civil society in Nigeria today is that they did not take part in the political process and elections in 1999. If goo... Read more
By Dr. Olisa Agbakoba Dr. Olisa Agbakoba At last, the Sovereign authorities have accepted the need for a National Conference. Civil society in Nigeria has always insisted that only the Peopl... Read more
By Okey Ndibe It’s time all decent Muslims woke up and realized that their faith is under an enormous siege. Extremist groups like al Qaeda, Boko Haram and al-Shabaab, which wear the veneer... Read more
Statement by Progressive Governors Forum Our attention was drawn to NNPC’s denial of debt of N2.3 trillion being owed to the Federation Account. The statement, which is credited... Read more