IPC Mourns Former GOCOP President Dotun Oladipo
By Chinedu Echianu The International Press Centre, IPC, Lagos, has paid tribute to former President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, GOCOP, Dotun Oladipo, who was laid to rest on Friday. In a statement, the Centre describes Oladipo as a committed journalism professional, media development advocate and strong supporter of ethical journalism, professional standards […]
Lanre Arogundade joins IFEX governing council
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Director of the International Press Centre (IPC), Lanre Arogundade, has been elected to the 2026–2029 Governing Council of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX), marking a major milestone for Nigeria’s representation in the global campaign for media freedom. In a statement signed by IPC Communications Officer, Olutoyin Ayoade, the […]
IPC Demands Probe, Justice Over Killing of Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu
By Chinedu Echianu The International Press Centre (IPC) has called for an urgent and independent investigation into the death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise News, who died after an armed attack at her residence in Abuja, on September 29. The incident occurred around 3:00 AM at Unique Apartments in the […]
IPC Condemns Continuous Clampdown on Press Freedom in Nigeria
By Chinedu Echianu The International Press Centre (IPC) has expressed deep concern over what it described as the ongoing suppression of press freedom in Nigeria. According to the organization’s Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) Hub, recent incidents reveal a disturbing trend of attacks on press freedom. The prolonged detention of Journalist, Tekena Amieyeofori, formerly […]