Stephen Enoch Journalists have been tasked with amplifying the plight of married adolescents and young mothers to address the growing challenges they face, particularly in northern Nigeria. The was made …
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Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, Kwankwaso, Aregbesola, Mark, Others Lead ‘Save Democracy’ Protest
Prominent members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday led the “Save Nigeria Democracy” protest to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Several chieftains of the …
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A 23-year-old man has been arrested by men of the Gender Based Violence Unit of the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly sexually defiling a teenage girl in Owo, Ondo …
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NGE, SERAP Condemn Alleged Threat by Wike Against Channels TV Presenter, Demand Probe
The Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) and Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have “strongly condemned the reported threat by Mr Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), against …
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A Chief Magistrate Court in Damaturu has discharged a man, Uche Friday Uche, over alleged criminal force against a minor. The presiding Chief Magistrate, Mohammed Bilyaminu, gave the order after …
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MRA, Other Media Freedom Groups Write Tinubu Seeking Accountability for Attacks Against Journalists
Six Nigerian and international media freedom organizations have written a joint letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to hold accountable those responsible for abuses against the media which …
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DSS Not Involved in Alleged Intimidation of CITAD Staff in Jigawa, Coalition Clarifies
The Civil Society Coalition on Peace, Security and Conflict Resolution (CCSPCR) has debunked reports alleging that the Department of State Services (DSS), Jigawa State Command, invited a staff member of …
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The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has accused officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Jigawa State of harassing one of its staff members, following the …
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Pelumi’s Death Inquiry Adjourned to April 7 as LASUTH Director Fails to Produce Report on Unidentified Body
The Coroner Court investigating the death of Mr Pelumi Onifade, a young journalist with Gboah TV, who was reportedly shot while covering the #EndSARS protests on 24 October 2020, has …
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MRA Welcomes Police Commissioner’s Pledge to Investigate Assault on Journalist
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Tuesday welcomed an announcement by Bauchi State Police Commissioner Sani-Omolori Aliyu on 23 March 2026, condemning last Saturday’s assault on Albarka Radio journalist, Mr. Mohammed …