In the latest annual report from the Media Rights Agenda (MRA), the alarming state of media freedom in Nigeria has been highlighted, revealing that security agencies, including the police and military, have emerged as the primary adversaries of journalists. The report, titled ‘Media Freedom Under Threat: The State of Media Freedom and Journalists’ Safety in Nigeria 2024’, documented a staggering number of attacks against journalists, with security forces responsible for nearly half of these incidents in both 2022 and 2023. During this live discussion, media practitioner Jimi Aina addresses critical questions regarding the conflict between security agencies and press freedom, the challenges journalists face in accessing vital information, and the implications of these restrictions on government transparency. He also proposes mechanisms to protect journalists and empower the media to report on security issues without fear of retribution.
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