2027: Legal luminary tasks journalists on laws, ethical reporting
A legal luminary, Yusuf Abdussalam, has tasked Nigerian journalists with equipping themselves with an understanding of the distinction between legitimate public-interest reporting and publications that could violate existing laws, damage reputations or threaten public peace. Speaking during the 2026 retreat of the Kano Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Kaduna,…
Legal expert Yusuf Abdussalam has advised Nigerian journalists to understand the distinction between public-interest reporting and illegal or unethical publications. Speaking at the Kano Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) retreat in Kaduna ahead of the 2027 general elections, Abdussalam emphasized the legal, security and ethical responsibilities of journalists.
He urged them to familiarize themselves with election laws and the limits on media reporting, stressing the importance of exercising caution when reporting allegations and unverified information. Abdussalam also cautioned journalists against hate speech and inflammatory reporting, advocating for responsible election coverage that promotes peaceful democratic participation.
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