Freedom

AN EXAMINATION OF THE BILL TO AMEND THE NIGERIAN PRESS COUNCIL ACT (1992) AND ITS EFFECT ON THE FREEDOM OF THE PRESS.

INTRODUCTION  Freedom of the press through various media, including print and electronic, especially published materials, should be considered a right that can be exercised without prohibitive restrictions. Such freedom as available through the media, should not be limited by state powers that appear to seek to rein in dissident voices, but only through objective...