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EU-SDGN Launches Media Toolkit to Promote Inclusive Reporting
EU-SDGN Launches Media Toolkit to Promote Inclusive Reporting
By: Michael Mike
The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Programme has launched a toolkit to help community radio professionals to ensure fair, accurate, ethical, and inclusive reporting of electoral issues across the country.
The toolkit titled “Doing Civic and Voter Education: A Toolkit for Community Radio Professionals in Nigeria,” also aims to empower community radio to engage with marginalised groups, such as women, youth, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
According to a statement, the EU-SDGN programme, fosters inclusive voter education, provides strategies for countering misinformation and hate speech, and ensures that all members of society, especially marginalised groups, have a voice in the democratic process.
The statement said through the initiative, the EU supports media literacy and provides fact-checking tools, helping Nigerians distinguish reliable information, and thereby enhancing democratic engagement.
Speaking about the toolkit, particularly how it improves the capacity of the growing community radio professionals across the country, Executive Director, Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), Akin Akingbulu, said: “Community radio, in particular, has developed in large numbers, and is now seen as a significant component of broadcasting plurality in Nigeria.
“A key feature of the toolkit is that it stresses the importance of combating misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech—issues that can seriously undermine the electoral process. The toolkit offers practical guidance on fact-checking, promoting digital literacy, and encouraging dialogue with communities to address harmful content.”
Noting that the toolkit strengthens the quality and inclusivity of civic education in Nigeria, Akingbulu said, “The toolkit not only equips journalists to produce accurate, unbiased content but also reinforces the crucial role of the media in shaping an informed electorate. Through this project, the EU is helping to build a more inclusive society where citizens can actively participate in the democratic process.
“As Nigeria prepares for its next elections, the toolkit is expected to have a lasting impact, encouraging informed, responsible, and inclusive participation. This will help strengthen Nigeria’s democratic values and foster an engaged electorate.
“The toolkit is part of a collective efforts in ensuring no citizen is left uninformed or excluded from the electoral process. Ultimately, the toolkit serves as a powerful reminder of the essential role the media plays in shaping Nigeria’s democratic future.”
EU-SDGN Launches Media Toolkit to Promote Inclusive Reporting
Bandits open fire on vehicle in zamfara, injure 5 occupants
By: Zagazola Makama
Five persons sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries when armed bandits opened fire on a moving vehicle in Zamfara State.
Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred on May 5, 2025, when the bandits attempted to stop a Golf 3 car in transit. The driver, however, refused to halt, prompting the assailants to shoot at the vehicle.
Sources said all five occupants of the vehicle sustained injuries and were promptly evacuated to the Ahmed Sani Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital for medical treatment.
Security personnel who visited the scene have intensified efforts to track and apprehend the fleeing attackers.
Bandits open fire on vehicle in zamfara, injure 5 occupants
Bandits kill one, injure another in Katsina vigilante patrol ambush
By: Zagazola Makama
One person was confirmed dead while another sustained injuries when suspected armed bandits attacked members of a local vigilante group during a patrol in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred on May 4 at about 4:05 p.m., shortly after a security coordination meeting involving vigilante members from Malumfashi, Kafur, Bakori, and Kankara LGAs held at the Kankara LGA Secretariat.
Two vigilantes, identified as Salisu Barde, 60, and Sule Abdul, 50, were injured in the ambush along the Kankara–Sheme road.
Security forces were promptly deployed a patrol team to the scene and evacuated the victims to the General Hospital in Kankara, where Salisu Barde was later confirmed dead.
Security sources have intensified efforts to arrest the fleeing attackers.
Bandits kill one, injure another in Katsina vigilante patrol ambush
Gunmen abduct special constabulary officer in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed men have abducted a 29-year-old special constabulary officer during a surveillance patrol at Tafida/Nalado area in Nariya, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Sources td Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Sunday, May 4, at about 5:00 p.m. when the patrol team came under heavy gunfire from the assailants.
The operatives engaged the attackers in a fierce gun duel, but one officer, identified as PC-SC Mohammed Ali was forcefully taken to an unknown destination.
The assailants also carted away the victim’s Jincheng 110 model motorcycle.
Following the attack, a combined team of personnel and operatives from sister security agencies were mobilized to the scene, and a search and rescue operation has since commenced.
Gunmen abduct special constabulary officer in Kaduna
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