The announcement was made on Sunday by the family of the late Pa Adolphus and Victoria Chigbo of Abidi Village, Umuoji, Idemili North local government area, Anambra State.

Nwamaka, an Abuja-based lawyer and former treasurer of the Nigerian Bar Association Abuja Branch, was brutally murdered by still-to-be-identified kidnappers in the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory on Monday, January 5, 2026.

A release signed on behalf of the family by Mr. Celestine Chigbo and Maureen Chigbo, PhD, listed the programme of activities for the funeral, starting with a wake kept on Thursday, February 5, 2026, with Mass at 5 p.m.

Immediately after the Mass, there will be a Night of Tribute from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The venue for the two events Adolphus Chigbo’s Compound, Abidi Village, Umuoji, Idemili North local government area, Anambra State.

On February 6, 2026, there will be a lawyers’ file to welcome the deceased’s body, while family, friends, and well-wishers will have the opportunity for viewing and paying last respects to the late Barr. Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo at the Pa Adolphus Chigbo’s family compound, Abidi Village, Umuoji, starting at 8 a.m.

The Requiem Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Catholic Church, Abidi Village, Umuoji.

Interment will follow immediately after the Requiem Mass at the Pa Adolphus Chigbo Compound.

Reception is also at the same venue.

The outing Mass will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Catholic Church, Abidi, Umuoji, at 9:30 a.m.

The family wishes all those coming to the funeral a safe journey and advises those travelling to Umuoji to follow the directions as stated: From Nkpor Junction, drive through Nkpor-Umuoji Road to Abidi Village. Stop at the Old Post Office, turn onto St. Scholastica Monastery Road, and ask for Adolphus Chigbo’s Family Compound.

Recall that the family had issued a statement announcing her death on January 8, 2026, stating that before her abduction, Barrister Nwamaka was on the phone with her sister Anthonia, who briefly interrupted the call to attend to a client.

When she reverted, the barrister’s phone was still live, and Anthonia could hear her sister’s distress cry before the phone suddenly went dead and unreachable.

Anthonia alerted her elder sister, Maureen Chigbo, and other family members, who called the lawyer’s number repeatedly to reach her or her abductors to no avail.

When a call finally went through, a male voice rained curses in English and Hausa language, saying: “Thunder fire you there, send three million Naira or else we will kill

her.”

The captors gave no further details and abruptly terminated subsequent calls.

Barrister Nwamaka’s family later tried to contact the Police Force Public Relations Officer and left a text message on her phone.

They were referred to two police complaint numbers.

The family equally sent a distress text and WhatsApp message to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), and also contacted the FCT Police Commissioner, who immediately linked them up to the Commander of the Scorpion Squad, in charge of kidnapping in Abuja.

The Commander later called to inform the family that the police were tracking the kidnappers, who were said to be “in motion and would likely drop the lawyer off once they might have collected the ransom.”

The kidnappers never initiated any calls, and when Nwamaka’s family members reached them through her phone for clarification on how the ransom would be paid, they only heard the lawyer screaming in pain, “I am dying. …save me, please send the money, I am dying,” before the phone finally went dead again.

The family maintained contact with the Police Commander throughout Monday night to follow up on the rescue operation.

At 4 a.m. on Tuesday, 6th January, when Maureen called the Commander, he expressed surprise that the lawyer had not called or returned home.

He then promised to escalate the rescue operation.

The Commander later called to inform the family that “a lady had been found in a critical condition” and taken to an Abuja specialist hospital.

He requested that Nwamaka’s picture be sent for identification purposes.

Maureen immediately took a flight from Lagos to Abuja and, on reaching the hospital, saw her sister’s lifeless body in the mortuary with bruises, swollen eyes, and a cracked skull, all signs of a tortured death.

The Chigbo family has met with the Police authorities, who assured them that the case was under investigation and that the culprits would be apprehended.

Nwamaka was an active member and former treasurer of the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja, a member of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, IFWL, FIDA and the Global Association of Female Lawyers, GAFA.

She was President of the Catholic Lawyers Association, Abuja.

An ardent Catholic, Nwamaka authored a book on Infant Jesus, and until death was the vice president of the Infant Jesus Association, a member of the Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Group, among other religious groups.

The family expressed its gratitude to the Police for their efforts and cooperation so far, and urged the force to ensure that justice was served in Nwamaka’s case.

The family also thanked Nwamaka’s friends, colleagues, and well-wishers for their support and prayers.

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The condolence letter, personally signed by Prof. Gambari and addressed to Dr. Maureen Chigbo, is dated January 12, 2026.

“I sincerely sympathise with you and your family on this huge and irreplaceable loss. I want to take solace in the knowledge that your sister has lived her life in accordance with the teachings of Jesus Christ and has touched so many lives with her benevolence,” said Gambari, who was also former Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the United Nations and former Under Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Department of Political Affairs.

He prayed for Nwamaka’s soul to rest in peace, adding: “And may the Lord give you and the family the fortitude to bear this pain.”

Realnews reports that the family of Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, an Abuja-based lawyer, sadly announced her brutal death at the hands of still-to-be-identified kidnappers in the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory on Monday, 5th January 2026.

Before her abduction, Barrister Nwamaka was on the phone with her sister Anthonia, who briefly interrupted the call to attend to a client. When she reverted, the barrister’s phone was still live, and Anthonia could hear her sister’s distress cry before the phone suddenly went dead and unreachable.

Anthonia alerted her elder sister, Maureen Chigbo, and other family members, who called the lawyer’s number repeatedly to reach her or her abductors to no avail.

When a call finally went through, a male voice rained curses in English and Hausa language, saying: “Thunder fire you there, send three million Naira or else we will kill her.” The captors gave no further details and abruptly terminated subsequent calls.

Barrister Nwamaka’s family later tried to contact the Police Force Public Relations Officer and left a text message on her phone. They were referred to two police complaint numbers.

The family equally sent a distress text and WhatsApp message to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), and also contacted the FCT Police Commissioner, who immediately linked them up to the Commander of the Scorpion Squad, in charge of kidnapping in Abuja.

The Commander later called to inform the family that the police were tracking the kidnappers, who were said to be “in motion and would likely drop the lawyer off once they might have collected the ransom.”

The kidnappers never initiated any calls, and when Nwamaka’s family members reached them through her phone for clarification on how the ransom would be paid, they only heard the lawyer screaming in pain, “I am dying. …save me, please send the money, I am dying,” before the phone finally went dead again.

The family maintained contact with the Police Commander throughout Monday night to follow up on the rescue operation.

At 4 a.m. on Tuesday, 6th January, when Maureen called the Commander, he expressed surprise that the lawyer had not called or returned home. He then promised to escalate the rescue operation.

The Commander later called to inform the family that “a lady had been found in a critical condition” and taken to an Abuja specialist hospital. He requested that Nwamaka’s picture be sent for identification purposes.

Maureen immediately took a flight from Lagos to Abuja and on reaching the hospital, saw her sister’s lifeless body in the mortuary with bruises, swollen eyes, and a cracked skull, all signs of a tortured death.

The Chigbo family has met with the Police authorities, who assured them that the case was under investigation and that the culprits would be apprehended.

Nwamaka was an active member and former treasurer of the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja, member of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, IFWL, FIDA and Global Association of Female Lawyers, GAFA. She was a former President of Catholic Lawyers Association, Abuja.

An ardent Catholic, Nwamaka authored a book on Infant Jesus, and until death was the vice president of the Infant Jesus Association, member of the Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Group among other religious groups.

The family expressed its gratitude to the Police for their efforts and cooperation so far, and urged the force to ensure that justice was served in Nwamaka’s case.

The family also thanked Nwamaka’s friends, colleagues and well-wishers for their support and prayers.

Her funeral arrangements will be announced as soon as possible.

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The Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, Abuja, SP Josephine Adeh, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday.

The arrest was said to have followed clear directives issued by the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller Dantawaye, PSC, to ensure that all perpetrators connected to the heinous murder of the victim and other similar crimes within the FCT were swiftly identified and brought to justice.

Between 5th and 10th January, 2026, operatives of the Command’s Scorpion Squad, led by ACP Victor Ogbeide Godfrey, acting on reconstructive digital intelligence, tracked the victim’s mobile phone and conducted follow up operations at Dei-Dei, Dakwa, and Dan-Tata communities within Kubwa Area of the FCT.

The police spokesperson said the intelligence-led operations led to the arrest of the following suspects:

1. Saifullahi Yusuf (Male, 22 years) – from Kaduna State, resident at Dan-Tata Community, Dei-Dei, Abuja.
2. Ishau Yusuf (Male, 24 years) – from , Kaduna State, resident at Dan-Tata Community, Dei-Dei, Abuja.
3. Minka’ilu Jibril, also known as Dan-Hajia – from, Kaduna State.

The police pointed out that the first and second suspects were biological brothers.

She said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were members of a notorious “one-chance” armed robbery syndicate that had been operating on and off within the FCT for several years, particularly during festive periods.

Further investigations, it was said, revealed that on 5th January, 2026, at about 5:50 p.m., Barr. Princess Chigbo unknowingly boarded their black Volkswagen Golf 3 vehicle along the Kubwa Expressway, unaware that the occupants were criminals.

Upon entry into the vehicle, the suspects wound up the tinted windows and threatened the victim with weapons in an attempt to force her to pay ransom for her own release.

When she allegedly refused to cooperate, she was physically assaulted and pushed out of the moving vehicle along the Kubwa Expressway, resulting in her death.

The spokesperson said the suspects further admitted to dispossessing the victim of her Android mobile phone, which was later sold at Dei-Dei for the sum of One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira (₦120,000). From which:

• Minka’ilu Jibril received ₦30,000
• Saifullahi Yusuf received ₦15,000
• Ishau Yusuf and another suspect currently at large, Musa, shared the remaining amount.

The police said during the arrest, the following exhibits were recovered from the suspects:

• Five (5) scissors
• Two (2) sharp dagger knives
• Two (2) knives
• One (1) long chain used for restraining victims
• One (1) plier

The spokesperson stated further: “These items are believed to have been used in the commission of their criminal activities.

Investigation is ongoing, and intensive efforts are in top gear to apprehend the remaining suspect currently at large, as well as to uncover any additional criminal networks linked to the syndicate.

“The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller Dantawaye, PSC, commends the professionalism and dedication of the operatives involved and reassures residents of the FCT that the Command remains resolute in its commitment to rid the Territory of criminal elements. Members of the public are once again advised to remain vigilant, avoid boarding unregistered or suspicious vehicles, and promptly report any suspicious activities through the Commands emergency numbers: 08032003913, 07057337653.”

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The activities which will begin today will precede plans to take the corpse of the lawyer to her home state, Anambra.

The groups which announced their activities are the Blessed Iwene Tansi Catholic Community of St. Mary John Vianney, SJMV, Lugbe, Abuja, and Global Association of Female Attorneys, GAFA.

According to SJMV, there would be a three-day prayers, hymns and Requiem Mass for late Barrister Chigbo at SJMV Catholic Church, Lugbe, Abuja, F.C.T.

The activities will begin today, Monday, January 12, by 5.30 p.m. and will be led by Sacred Heart Society.

This will be followed by evening Mass.

On Tuesday, January 13, Iwene Tansi Community will lead the prayers starting by 5.30 p.m. and end with the celebration of evening Mass.

On Wednesday, January 14, there will be Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of late Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo to round off the prayer sessions starting 6.00 p.m.

On Thursday, January 15, Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Procathedral, Area 3, Abuja, will celebrate Requiem Mass for the soul of late Barrister Chigbo.

All the societies she belonged to, such as Infant Jesus, Mother of Perpetual Help, Legion of Mary, Divine Mercy are expected to be at the Mass.

The Requiem Mass will begin by 6 p.m.

Additionally, the Global Association of Female Attorneys will host a night of tribute on Friday, January 16, to honour the life, legacy, and cherished memories of Princess Mediatrix Chigbo.

According to Chinelo Virginia Iriele, president, Global Association of Female Attorneys, “This will be a moment of reflection, remembrance, and mutual support as we celebrate a life well lived and bid her a peaceful farewell.

“Though words may never fully capture the depth of our sorrow, your presence will mean a great deal to us as we come together to honour her enduring impact and beautiful legacy.”

The venue for the night of tribute is Delight Garden and Park, Plot 990, Joshua Madaki Close, Apo Zone E, By Start-Rite School, Abuja.

The event will start by 4:00 p.m. and the dress code is black.

The late Barrister Chigbo’s family announced the death of Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, an Abuja-based lawyer, in the hands of kidnappers in the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Nwamaka was the elder sister of Dr. Maureen Chigbo, Editor/Publisher of Nigeria’s pioneer online Realnews Magazine, Barrister Mrs. Anthonia Ejenike of the Ministry of Justice, and Nwakaego Chigbo.

Her brothers are Celestine Chigbo of Jogene Enterprises and Gerald Chigbo of Sparklinks Nigeria Ltd.

According to a statement by the Chigbo’s family, Nwamaka, before her abduction, was on the phone with Anthonia, another sister, who briefly interrupted the call to attend to a client.

“When Anthonia reverted, Nwamaka’s phone was still live, with her distress cry heard in the background before the phone suddenly went dead and unreachable,” the statement added.

“Anthonia alerted her elder sister, Maureen Chigbo, and other family members, who called the lawyer’s number repeatedly to reach her or her abductors to no avail,” the statement continued, adding that: “When a call finally went through, a male voice rained curses in English and Hausa language, saying: “Thunder fire you there, send three million Naira or else we will kill her.”

According to the statement, the captors gave no further details and abruptly terminated subsequent calls.

The family contacted the police, who sprang into action, assuring that they were tracking the kidnappers, who were said to be “in motion and would likely drop the lawyer off once they might have collected the ransom,” the statement further said.

“The kidnappers never initiated any calls, and when Nwamaka’s family members reached them through her phone for clarification on how the ransom would be paid, they only heard the lawyer screaming in pain, “I am dying. …save me, please send the money, I am dying,” before the phone finally went dead again,” the statement added.

While making frantic efforts for Nwamaka’s rescue, the family said, they were informed on Tuesday, 6th January, that “a lady had been found in a critical condition and taken to an Abuja specialist hospital.”

According to the statement, Maureen “immediately took a flight from Lagos to Abuja and on reaching the hospital, saw her sister’s lifeless body in the mortuary with bruises, swollen eyes and a cracked skull, all signs of a tortured death.”

The Chigbo family has met with the Police authorities, who assured them that the case was under investigation and that the culprits would be apprehended, the statement added.

Nwamaka was a Treasurer of the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja, a member of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, and the Global Association of Female Lawyers, GAFA.

She had also served as President of the Catholic Lawyers Association, Abuja Branch.

A devout Catholic, Nwamaka authored a book on Infant Jesus, and until her death, was the vice president of the Infant Jesus Association, and a member of the Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Group.

According to the statement, her family has expressed its “gratitude to the Police for their efforts and cooperation so far, and urges the force to ensure that justice is served in Nwamaka’s case.”

The family also thanked “Nwamaka’s friends, colleagues and well-wishers for their support and prayers,” the statement said, adding that her funeral arrangements “will be announced as soon as possible.”

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Barrister Chigbo was murdered by kidnappers in Abuja on January 5, 2026.

The Guild, in a condolence letter signed by its president. Mr. Danlami Nmodu, and the General Secretary, Mr. Sufuyan Ojeifo, expressed profound sadness over the passing of Barrister Chigbo.

The leadership of GOCOP recalled how the late lawyer diligently provided legal services to the Guild, even as it commended her dedication to the legal profession and her commitment to justice.

The letter reads in part: “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we, the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), learned of the tragic death of your beloved sister, Barrister Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo. Her brutal murder by kidnappers in Abuja on January 5, 2026, has left us all shattered and deeply disturbed.

“We can only imagine the immense pain and grief that you and your family must be going through in this unimaginably difficult time. The loss of a loved one is never easy, but to have it happen in such a violent and unexpected manner makes it even more unbearable. We want you to know that we stand with you in solidarity and share your sorrow.

“Barrister Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo was not just a sister, a daughter, or a friend; she was a shining example of dedication, passion, and commitment to her craft. Her legacy as a legal professional will undoubtedly continue to inspire and motivate those who knew her. We remember her for her strength, her resilience, and her unwavering commitment to justice.

“As a community of online publishers, we are deeply affected by the loss of this remarkable individual who was very close to us and offered tremendous services to the Guild when we needed her professional guidance.

“We understand the value of life, the importance of family, and the impact that one person can have on the lives of others. We want you to know that your sister’s memory will be cherished and honoured by all of us at GOCOP,” the letter further reads.

The Guild also expressed its condolences to the entire Chigbo family, the Nigerian Bar Association, FCT branch, as well as the associates and friends of Barrister Chigbo.

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Before her abduction, Barrister Nwamaka was on the phone with her sister Anthonia, who briefly interrupted the call to attend to a client. When she reverted, the barrister’s phone was still live, and Anthonia could hear her sister’s distress cry before the phone suddenly went dead and unreachable.

Anthonia alerted her elder sister, Maureen Chigbo, and other family members, who called the lawyer’s number repeatedly to reach her or her abductors to no avail.

When a call finally went through, a male voice rained curses in English and Hausa language, saying: “Thunder fire you there, send three million Naira or else we will kill her.” The captors gave no further details and abruptly terminated subsequent calls.

Barrister Nwamaka’s family later tried to contact the Police Force Public Relations Officer and left a text message on her phone. They were referred to two police complaint numbers.

The family equally sent a distress text and WhatsApp message to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), and also contacted the FCT Police Commissioner, who immediately linked them up to the Commander of the Scorpion Squad, in charge of kidnapping in Abuja.

The Commander later called to inform the family that the police were tracking the kidnappers, who were said to be “in motion and would likely drop the lawyer off once they might have collected the ransom.”

The kidnappers never initiated any calls, and when Nwamaka’s family members reached them through her phone for clarification on how the ransom would be paid, they only heard the lawyer screaming in pain, “I am dying. …save me, please send the money, I am dying,” before the phone finally went dead again.

The family maintained contact with the Police Commander throughout Monday night to follow up on the rescue operation.

At 4 am on Tuesday, 6th January, when Maureen called the Commander, he expressed surprise that the lawyer had not called or returned home. He then promised to escalate the rescue operation.

The Commander later called to inform the family that “a lady had been found in a critical condition” and taken to an Abuja specialist hospital. He requested that Nwamaka’s picture be sent for identification purposes.

Maureen immediately took a flight from Lagos to Abuja and on reaching the hospital, saw her sister’s lifeless body in the mortuary with bruises, swollen eyes and a cracked skull, all signs of a tortured death.

The Chigbo family has met with the Police authorities, who assured them that the case was under investigation and that the culprits would be apprehended.

Nwamaka was an active member and former treasurer of the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja, member of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, IFWL,

FIDA and Global Association of Female Lawyers, GAFA. She was a former President of Catholic Lawyers Association, Abuja.

An ardent Catholic, Nwamaka authored a book on Infant Jesus, and until death was the vice president of the Infant Jesus Association, member of the Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Group among other religious groups.

The family expresses its gratitude to the Police for their efforts and cooperation so far, and urges the force to ensure that justice is served in Nwamaka’s case.

The family also wishes to thank Nwamaka’s friends, colleagues and well-wishers for their support and prayers. Her funeral arrangements will be announced as soon as possible.

Maureen Chigbo (For and on behalf of the Family)

Source: RealNews

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“Mr Nmodu, publisher of Newsdiary Online, with whom I have had a personal and professional relationship for many years, is a thorough journalist who has proved his mettle in journalism, and is deserving of such commanding heights,” said Idris.

The minister also praised the immediate past president of the GOCOP, Dr. Maureen Chigbo, publisher of RealNews Online, identifying her efforts in “providing vibrant leadership to a galaxy of more than 100 online publishers and bequeathing a legacy of honour, dignity, credibility and remarkable growth of the Guild.”

Idris urged the newly elected GOCOP President and his executive committee to prioritize the unity of the Guild through a harmonious corporate relationship that will stand the test of time.

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“As I congratulate Nmodu, it pleases me to urge him to run an inclusive leadership that guarantees the participation of all GOCOP members in sustaining the collective aspirations of the Guild,” said Idris.

He said, furthermore, that it was important for the Guild to remain vigilant in the face of what he described as the “atrocious effects of fake news, misinformation and disinformation threatening the credibility of the journalism profession.”

He therefore called on the new GOCOP leadership to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, as it champions media and information literacy across the country.

He added: “I am trusting Mr Nmodu, who has built a distinguished career in journalism molded in integrity, accountability, courage, and resilience, also to bring the same to bear in collaborating with the government to uphold the values of media fidelity and literacy, especially in the fluid digital media space.”

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The new executive council is headed by Danlami Nmodu as President.

Other officers Mr. Olumide Iyanda, Deputy President; Mr. Sufuyan Ojeifo, General Secretary; Mr. Akeem Oyetunji, Deputy General Secretary; Ms. Ngozi Onyeakusi, Treasurer; Mr. Moses Ebosele, Financial Secretary; and Ms. Kemi Yesufu as Publicity Secretary,

With the inauguration, Nmodu took over from immediate past president of GOCOP and publisher of RealNews, Dr. Maureen Chigbo.

In his acceptance speech after inauguration, the new president, Danlami Nmodu, expressed gratitude to members of GOCOP for finding him worthy of the office of President.

He promised to abide by the ideals, rules and regulations of the guild in order to take the body to a higher level of growth within the online publishing community in Nigeria.

“I take the responsibility of the office seriously. Our members shall come first. I promise to work harmoniously with other exco officers and members to take GOCOP to a higher level of growth,” he declared.

Nmodu also promised to create more human capital and business opportunities for all members of GOCOP.

The presidency was the only contested position during the election between Mr. Danlami Nmodu and Mr. Segun Adeleye.

The other officers were returned unopposed.

Declaring the result of the election, Mr. Yusuf Ozi-Usman, Chairman, Electoral Committee, GOCOP 2025, stated that out of a total of 120 registered members as at October 8, 114 were qualified, by the provision of GOCOP constitution to vote and be voted for.

He also disclosed that out of the 114, 80 members attended the Annual General Congress in person, while 71 voted physically, some nine members did e-voting.

Nmodu scored a total of 56 votes to emerge.

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Speaking at the launch of GOCOP’s maiden publication, “Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing,” and a fundraising event for the GOCOP Media Center in Abuja, Chigbo emphasized the need for collaboration with stakeholders to achieve this goal.

As a group of professional journalists with over two decades of experience in mainstream media, GOCOP is committed to promoting ethical online publishing practices.

Chigbo noted that the organisation’s members were dedicated to upholding the principles of truth, fairness, and balanced reporting, and had introduced a self-regulatory mechanism to ensure compliance.

To maintain high standards, GOCOP had established several committees, including a Disciplinary Committee/Ombudsman to address public complaints and ensure accountability.

Chigbo stressed that the organisation took its self-regulation responsibility seriously and was committed to weeding out unprofessional conduct.

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The GOCOP president acknowledged the contributions of members, contributors, and supporters, including Mr. Dapo Olorunyomi, publisher of PREMIUM TIMES, who wrote the foreword to the book as well as the reviewer, and president, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, Dr Ike Neliaku.

She also expressed gratitude to the federal government, state governments, institutions, and corporate organisations for their support.

Chigbo appealed for generous donations to strengthen GOCOP and build the Guild’s Media Centre, which would empower members to run their businesses profitably.

She also urged public relations practitioners, advertisers, governments, and civil society organisations to support GOCOP businesses, emphasizing the critical role that online media played in building a society where justice, peace, and individual rights were respected.

By promoting ethical online publishing practices and collaborating with stakeholders, GOCOP aims to establish itself as a leading voice in the online media industry and contribute to the growth and development of the sector.

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Confirming this, GOCOP President, Maureen Chigbo, said, the book, titled “Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing,” would be presented at an event to be chaired by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi.

The Publicity Secretary, GOCOP, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, in a press statement, reiterated that the book presentation would take place at 10:00 am at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja Continental Hotel, Wuse Zone 4, Federal Capital Territory, FCT.

Additionally, Nweke said, the event would serve as a fundraiser for the N2.3 billion GOCOP Media Centre, a multi-purpose resource centre, featuring a secretariat, 21st-century library, and event halls.

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Neliaku, he said, is an accomplished public relations expert, author, and public speaker.

He also serves as Chairman of Council, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Chapter of NIPR; and has held notable positions, including Senior Special Assistant to the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria (2010-2015).

GOCOP promotes professionalism in online publishing, upholding fundamental journalism principles.

With 120 corporate publishers as members, GOCOP continues to uphold the highest standards of online journalism.

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