74 journalists killed worldwide in 2016 – Media watchdog

Seventy-four journalists and other media workers were killed worldwide in 2016, the majority of whom 53 died as a result of targeted attacks, media watchdog, Reporters without Borders (RSF) said Monday.

Press freedom watchdogs warn of sharp increase of jailed journalists

The number of journalists jailed globally has hit record with a sharp increase in media professionals imprisoned by Turkey, two independent reports published by press freedom watchdogs said on Tuesday.

Arrest of Journalist: Kogi NUJ boycotts govt activities

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kogi council on Monday directed journalists in the state to boycott government activities to protest the unlawful arrest of one of its members, Mr Friday Ogungbemi.

Egypt journalists' union head gets two-year jail term

The head of the journalists' union in Egypt and his two colleagues have been sentenced to two years in prison for "harbouring fugitives".