Nigerian military officials brutally assault journalists
Three journalists had their gadgets confiscated by Nigerian military personnel and were threatened with being shot if they spoke out.
Human rights lawyer sues Meta over privacy violation
Renowned Nigerian lawyer, Femi Falana, is seeking US$5M in damages, alleging harm to his reputation over a false ad claiming he had prostatitis.
Nigerian journalist receives unsettling phone calls
The IPC’s Safety and Protection of Journalists hub appeals to media freedom groups, freedom of expression organisations and human rights bodies to advocate for the safety of journalist Tayo Oyeladun.
Nigeria’s department of state services involved in impeding FOI request
Subsequent to submitting an information request, the head of the citizens’ group is summoned to the offices of Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS).
Radio station invaded by commission officials
Nigeria’s International Press Centre calls for the investigation and prosecution of Economic and Financial Crimes commissioners for their abuse of power.
Government’s decision to probe Pelumi Onifade’s death is welcomed
Sustained pressure mounted by Media Rights Agenda (MRA) and other media rights organisations has finally paid dividends as the Nigerian government submits to court ruling.
Reporting on corruption being passed off as criminal defamation
“WikkiTimes” journalists Haruna Mohammed Salisu and Yawale Adamu face the prospect of a prison sentence for their accountability journalism.
Nigeria’s amended Cybercrime Act threatens investigative journalism
Eight journalists have been arrested, prosecuted or arrested since the amendment of Article 24 of the Cybercrimes Act.
MFWA, CPJ and IPI push for answers in journalist’s death
Media freedom advocacy organisations call on the Nigerian government to release the remains of Onifade Emmanuel Pelumi, who was shot while covering Nigeria’s #EndSARS protest.
MRA condemns harassment of media in Nigeria
Media Rights Agenda says abductions, arbitrary arrests, detention and other forms of attacks against media professionals, by Nigeria’s security and law enforcement agencies, are reaching alarming levels.
MRA takes case to court to curb Nigeria’s culture of impunity
The Lagos State government has ordered an investigation into the death of 20-year-old reporter Pelumi Onifade, who was reportedly arrested by officers attached to a Lagos state task force while covering the #EndSARS protests.
Nigerian journalist Segun Olatunji shares his tale of torment
Segun Olatunji’s arrest and detention exemplify the rise in unlawful detentions of journalists by Nigerian authorities.
Agba Jalingo acquitted of cybercrime charges
Nigerian authorities continue to criminalise journalism through the unwarranted use of the 2015 Cybercrimes Act.
Nigeria’s media sector being harassed by cybercrime unit
Media Rights Agenda calls on President Tinubu to take action against powerful political figures and rich individuals usurping their authority.