Blogger Arrested over Publication of Governor’s Criminal Records
Nigeria’s domestic intelligence agency, the Department of State Services (DSS), on May 13, 2022 arrested Ahmed Olamilekan, a blogger and the publisher of Eagles Foresight, for publishing a story on Ogun State Governor, Dapo...
Police Bar Journalists from Covering Court Proceedings, Assault Them
Armed operatives of the Nigerian Police on May 13, 2022 barred journalists from covering the trial of a federal lawmaker and Rivers State governorship aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Farah Dagogo, at...
Man Arrested, Tortured by Police over Facebook Post Criticising a Senator
On May 8, 2022 armed operatives from the Kaduna State Police Command arrested a young man, Mr. Husaini Galadima, over a post on his Facebook page in which he accused Senator Uba Sani, representing...
Unknown Gunmen Abduct Radio Programme Producer
On May 12, 2022, unknown gunmen, abducted Mr. Idris Haruna-Magami, a popular radio host with the state-owned, Zamfara Radio. Magami produces and presents the, “Su Duniya Manya” a popular programme aired in Hausa language.
The...
Newspaper Publisher Alleges Threat to Life over Report
Publisher of the Taraba Truth and Fact newspaper, Mr. Oloye Samuel, has alleged that his life is being threatened over his critical reporting of politicians in Taraba State in northern Nigeria.
The management of the...
Armed Men Raid Fresh FM in Ibadan, Steal Valuables
At about 6.20 am on April 10, 2022, three armed men, suspected to be robbers stormed the premises of a private radio station, Fresh 105.9 FM, located in Ibadan, Oyo State. A live programme...
MRA Condemns Police Harassment of Journalists, Calls on President Tinubu to...
LAGOS, Friday, May 17, 2024: Media Rights Agenda (MRA), today condemned recent acts of harassment and intimidation of journalists and media organizations by the...
