Nigeria, Jan. 2 -- The President of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria, Musikilu Mojeed, has vowed that the organisation will not succumb to intimidation while discharging its responsibility of protecting journalists in the country.

"Let me assure you, dear colleagues, that: No amount of intimidation, mudslinging, or character assassination will deter IPI Nigeria from its mission.

"We remain committed to press freedom, journalists' safety, ethical journalism, and an improved operating environment for the Nigerian media," Mr Mojeed stated in a communication to IPI Nigeria members in December.

Mr Mojeed, who is the editor-in-chief of Premium Times, was reacting to a false media report that accused him of unethical conduct. ...