Edo, Ondo Polls: Journalists Tasked On Conflict-Sensitive Reporting

Ahead of the forthcoming elections in Edo and Ondo states, media and civil society experts have tasked journalists to be careful in their coverage to prevent exacerbating tensions and conflicts. They spoke Wednesday at a Webinar titled: Conflict Sensitive Reporting and Election: Best Practices and Ethical Considerations. It was organised by the Corporate Accountability and […]


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