The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu, has called for zero tolerance against all forms of attacks and violations targeting journalists and media organisations in Nigeria, underscoring the critical role of press freedom in sustaining democracy. The call was contained in a statement issued by the Director, Corporate Affairs and External Linkages, Fatimah Agwai Mohammed, as Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Press Freedom Day, observed annually on May 3. Dr. Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Chief Human Rights Officer, reaffirmed that…
World Press Freedom Day 2026: NHRC Demands Zero Tolerance for Attacks on Journalists
