NGE, SERAP to Tinubu Govt, governors, others: Protect journalists, end insecurity, impunity now

On World Press Freedom Day, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) urged President Bola Tinubu's government to ensure press freedom and address escalating insecurity in northern Nigeria. They expressed concerns over killings, abductions, and human rights violations, noting that thousands have been killed and millions displaced. The groups emphasized that support for free and independent media is crucial for promoting peace and democratic stability.