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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on Governments in Nigeria to rededicate themselves to strengthening democratic institutions, safeguarding civic space, protecting free expression, and ensuring the free flow of information …

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has faulted the planned 5% fuel surcharge, urging the government to avoid worsening economic hardship. The senior lawyer spoke on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, …

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Thursday condemned the alarming rise in attacks, intimidation, and harassment of journalists across Nigeria, including the recent arrest and detention of Mr. Hassan Mai-Waya Kangiwa …

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reiterated his commitment to strengthening grassroots governance by endorsing a bill that seeks to grant full autonomy to all 44 local government councils …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said that 14 associations have been cleared to proceed to the next stage of their applications to be registered as political parties in Nigeria. …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) committee on food security to move swiftly in implementing measures aimed at reducing food prices nationwide. Minister of State …

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its strike following an agreement with the management of Dangote Refinery to recognise workers’ rights to unionise. The …

Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has performed a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) training centre in Minna. The …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned what it described as an attempt by the Clerk of the National Assembly to stop Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming her legislative duties …

The pro-democracy and civil rights advocacy group Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised alarm that the Nigeria Police Force alongside hired armed political thugs are working together …