AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMedia Accountability in Nigeria: Police arrested Igbo Times publisher Ejike Ofoegbu after he published scandalous, defamatory materials targeting Anambra Governor Soludo; he issued a public retraction and apology, but legal action is moving ahead. Democracy & Information Integrity: Ghana’s Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim urged investment in media literacy as a defence against misinformation and disinformation, highlighting DUBAWA Ghana’s work at the Ghana Media Summit. Election Journalism Training: Nigeria’s International Press Centre and partners convened election stakeholders in Osun to push credible, responsible coverage ahead of the Aug. 15 governorship vote. Security Reporting Standards: Nigeria’s ONSA, DHQ and DECAN renewed cooperation to improve defence reporting and fight fake news, with calls for better access and training for correspondents. Court Orders Legal Oversight: Nigeria’s National Industrial Court ordered deployment of legally qualified lawyers across police divisions, limiting who can act as legal officers. Books & Scholarship: A review in Algeria’s Open Biochemistry Journal examined 16 traditional medicinal plants for diabetes, finding shared mechanisms but noting clinical studies are still scarce. Reading Culture: A report on US school book bans and “classic” reading lists underscores how curriculum battles shape what students access.
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