Blogger Arrested, Detained and Docked for Arraigned Criminal Libel
A blogger and social media activist, Mr. Emmanuel Ojo, was arrested on September 26, 2015 at Ibara area of Abeokuta, Ogun State and detained...
Freedom of Information Coalition Board Agrees on a Strategic Plan, Elects Officers
The Board of Governors of the Freedom of Information Coalition, Nigeria (FOICN) have elected its executives and drawn up a strategic plan document to...
Kaduna State to Enact State Version of FOI Act
The Kaduna State government has disclosed that it will enact its version of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act to ensure probity, accountability and...
First True Community Radio Hits Nigeria’s Airwaves
The Lavun Community Radio station in Kutigi, Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State has become the first true community radio station to hit...
Judge Orders Detention of Seven Journalists in Ogun State
Justice N.I. Agbelu of the Ota High Court ordered the arrest and detention of seven journalists at the court premises on September 17, 2015...
UNESCO, Inter-American Human Rights System Partner for Impunity Day Conference
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Inter-American Human Rights System are collaborating to hold an international conference in San...
Media Bodies, CSOs Demand Investigation into Journalist Detention and Prosecution of...
The undersigned media organisations, media associations and professional bodies as well as civil society organisations wish to express our deep concern and strong condemnation...
