International Press Centre

PRESS RELEASE IPC Executive Director Lanre Arogundade Assumes IFEX Leadership Roles as Deputy Convenor and Governance Committee Member FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAGOS, NIGERIA — August 10, 2026 The Executive Director of the International Press Centre (IPC), Mr. Lanre Arogundade, has been elected Deputy Convenor of the 13-member Council of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) while also appointed as a member of its Governance Committee.

OSOGBO, July 27, 2026 — Civil society organisations implementing the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Phase Two (EU-SDGN II) programme have identified electoral security, information integrity, political polarization and the persistent exclusion of underrepresented groups as the principal risks ahead of the August 15, 2026, Osun State off-cycle governorship election.

Pre-Election Assessment Report Introduction On behalf of the Election Observation Hub comprising civil society organisations working as partners under the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Phase Two (EU-SDGN II) programme, we warmly welcome you to this media briefing convened to present the Pre-Election Assessment Report on the upcoming off-cycle governorship election in Osun State.

PRESS RELEASE Strengthening Global Press Freedom: IPC Executive Director Lanre Arogundade Joins IFEX Council FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAGOS, NIGERIA — July 17, 2026 The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos, welcomes the election of its Executive Director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade, to the 2026–2029 Council of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX), describing it as an important milestone in the Centre’s continued engagement with global efforts to advance media freedom, freedom of...

WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY (WPFD) 2026: IPC-SPJ Hub Calls for Renewed Commitment to Strengthening Press Freedom; Launches Publication For immediate release, May 3, 2026 The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria, through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) Hub joins the global community in commemorating World Press Freedom Day 2026, under the theme “Shaping a Future at Peace.” This year’s theme underscores the critical role of a free, independent, and responsible media in...

PRESS RELEASE IPC Raises Concern Over NBC’s Restrictions on Broadcasters’ On-Air Opinions For Immediate Release Lagos – April 28, 2026 The International Press Centre (IPC) is concerned about an April 17 notice from the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to broadcasters, alleging breaches of the NBC Code in news, current affairs, and political programming.

PRESS RELEASE FCT Minister’s Media Chat: We Condemn Violent Rhetoric Against A Journalist For immediate release: Saturday, April 4, 2026 The undersigned network of press freedom, freedom of expression and civil society organisations strongly condemns the recent remarks made by FCT Minister, Mr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, who stated during a live media chat aired on Channels Television on Friday, 3 April 2026, that: “If there was any way to break the screen, I would have shot him.” The statement was...

April 1, 2026 Bola Ahmed Tinubu President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Office of the President of Nigeria Email: info@statehouse.gov.ng CC: Kashim Shettima Mustapha Vice President of Nigeria Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi Attorney General and Minister of Justice Federal Ministry of Justice Email: info@justice.gov.ng Sent via email Dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, We, the undersigned Nigerian and international press freedom organizations, write to express alarm over Vice President Kashim...

Press Statement IPC – SPJ Hub FROWNS AT POLICE BRUTALITY AGAINST JOURNALIST IN BAUCHI STATE For immediate release, March 23, 2026 The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria, through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) Hub frowns at, and totally condemns police brutality against Mohammed Adamu, a journalist with the Albarka Radio – a media partner to Wikki Times, while covering Eid Durbar celebrations in Bununu, the headquarters of Tafawa Balewa LGA over the weekend.

Civil Society Statement on Harmonization of the Electoral Bill by the National Assembly Harmonization committee should adopt the House of Reps position on mandatory electronic transmission of results, downloadable voter card and retention of electoral timelines INEC should issue the notice of elections in line with Electoral Act 2022 This statement is issued in furtherance of our earlier statement issued on February 5 in which we expressed deep concerns over the Senate’s rejection of...