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 …
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The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has condemned the alleged assault on a journalist working with Albarka Radio, describing the incident as unacceptable and a violation of …
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MRA Condemns Assault on Journalist in Bauchi, Demands Immediate Investigation, Accountability
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned the reported assault on Albarka Radio journalist, Mr. Mohammed Adamu, by police officers over the weekend while he was covering the Eid Durbar celebration …
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Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for a strategic shift in Nigeria’s development priorities, urging increased investment in women as a critical driver of economic growth and national progress. …
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The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, in collaboration with Premier Radio, Widi-Jalo Foundation, and Kalamed, commemorated this year’s International Women’s Day with a special Iftar gathering …