Nigeria, Nov. 25 -- The Managing Editor of PREMIUM TIMES, Idris Akinbajo, has warned that the media's fixation on breaking news is undermining journalism's core values and endangering communities.

Mr Akinbajo spoke on Monday during a panel session titled "Pathways to Peace and Public Safety through People-Centred Approaches and Conflict Accountability" at the third edition of the Media Development Conference (MDC-3.0) organised by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID).

Moderated by Ijeoma Igwe of the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative, the session examined how journalism can contribute to safety and accountability in times of conflict.

Mr Akinbajo said the media's race to break news has eroded long-held standa...