13 CSOs harp on dialogue, release of detained protesters

13 CSOs harp on dialogue, release of detained protesters

A coalition of 13 civil society organisations has advised that the government’s proposed dialogue with the #EndBadGovernance protesters should “begin with an immediate release of all arrested peaceful protesters and sanctions against security agents who attacked unharmed peaceful protesters.” President Tinubu, during his speech on the fourth day of the protest, expressed the government’s openness … Read more

IPI Nigeria demands enforcement of court order on prosecution of journalists’ killers

IPI Nigeria demands enforcement of court order on prosecution of journalists’ killers

The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria), on Thursday, called for the enforcement of a recent judgement of the Federal High Court in Abuja directing a restart of investigations of extra-judicial killings of journalists and possible prosecution of the culprits. The court, ruling on a suit by Media Rights Agenda (MRA), … Read more