Tag: press freedom

Kano Journalist Detained After Embattled Governor’s Aide Petitions Police Over Alleged Defamation

A prominent Kano-based journalist, Ibrahim Dan’uwa Rano, has been detained by the police at the Zonal Police Headquarters,…

Fejiro Oliver Remanded in Ogwashi-Uku Prison Over Alleged Cyberstalking of Governor Oborevwori and Senator Dafinone

Asaba, Delta State, Delta-born investigative journalist and publisher, Tega Oghenedoro, popularly known as Fejiro Oliver, has been remanded…

DSS Frees Journalists Wrongfully Arrested in Jos, Apologises to NUJ, Pledges Respect for Press Freedom

The Department of State Services (DSS) has released two Jay FM reporters, Ruth Marcus and Keshia Jang, who…

NBA Demands Immediate Reversal of Badeggi FM Shutdown by Niger Governor

Minna, Nigeria – August 2, 2025. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has issued a scathing condemnation of Governor…

PLAC Condemns Nigerian Police for Cybercrimes Act Abuse

The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) has strongly condemned the Nigerian Police for allegedly misusing the Cybercrimes…

DSS Arrests Journalist in Home Raid After Article Retraction

In a troubling escalation of actions against the press in Nigeria, journalist Edna Ulaeto of OrderPaper was arrested…