Osa Director
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Journalist| lawyer| Public Intellectual| Author of Suicide Journalism
As the Editor-in-Chief of TELL magazine, Nosa Igiebor set a policy that the magazine would never refer to Abacha as "head of state", but as "junta" or "dictator" to describe his rule. Igiebior was born on Christmas Day in 1952 in Benin City, the present-day capital of Edo State. He grew up during a period when Nigeria was facing political instability and military rule. From a young age, he developed a strong interest in writing and public affairs, which later led him into journalism. He began his journalism career in the late 1970s and worked with several media organisations, building experience as a reporter and editor. In 1991, he became one of the founding editors of TELL Magazine, a publication that became famous for its investigative reporting. The magazine focused on exposing corruption, human rights abuses, and government actions at a time when press freedom was limited. During the era of military rule, especially under General Sani Abacha, journalism became dangerous. In 1993, Tell Magazine received international recognition for its courageous reporting. However, the government often tried to silence journalists. On his 43rd birthday in 1995, Nosa Igiebor was arrested and detained because of his work. He was held without trial for several months, showing the risks journalists faced at the time. He was released in 1996 and continued his work in journalism despite the challenges. Over the years, he remained active in the media industry, contributing to the growth of independent journalism in Nigeria. His work helped train younger journalists and strengthened the role of the press in holding leaders accountable. Today, the 73-year-old Nosa Igiebor is remembered as a brave and committed journalist who stood for truth and press freedom. His experiences during Nigeria’s military era show the importance of a free press in any society. His legacy continues to inspire journalists across Nigeria and remains an important part of the country’s media history. #HistoryVille
As the Editor-in-Chief of TELL magazine, Nosa Igiebor set a policy that the magazine would never refer to Abacha as "head of state", but as "junta" or "dictator" to describe his rule. Igiebior was born on Christmas Day in 1952 in Benin City, the present-day capital of Edo State. He grew up during a period when Nigeria was facing political instability and military rule. From a young age, he developed a strong interest in writing and public affairs, which later led him into journalism. He began his journalism career in the late 1970s and worked with several media organisations, building experience as a reporter and editor. In 1991, he became one of the founding editors of TELL Magazine, a publication that became famous for its investigative reporting. The magazine focused on exposing corruption, human rights abuses, and government actions at a time when press freedom was limited. During the era of military rule, especially under General Sani Abacha, journalism became dangerous. In 1993, Tell Magazine received international recognition for its courageous reporting. However, the government often tried to silence journalists. On his 43rd birthday in 1995, Nosa Igiebor was arrested and detained because of his work. He was held without trial for several months, showing the risks journalists faced at the time. He was released in 1996 and continued his work in journalism despite the challenges. Over the years, he remained active in the media industry, contributing to the growth of independent journalism in Nigeria. His work helped train younger journalists and strengthened the role of the press in holding leaders accountable. Today, the 73-year-old Nosa Igiebor is remembered as a brave and committed journalist who stood for truth and press freedom. His experiences during Nigeria’s military era show the importance of a free press in any society. His legacy continues to inspire journalists across Nigeria and remains an important part of the country’s media history. #HistoryVille
