FG Pursues Appeal of Ruling Mandating Investigation into Attacks on Journalists

FG Pursues Appeal of Ruling Mandating Investigation into Attacks on Journalists 0
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- January 19, 2026
Almost two years after the Federal High Court in Abuja directed the Federal Government to investigate, prosecute, and punish those responsible for attacks on journalists and other media professionals—and to take steps to prevent further incidents—the Attorney-General of the Federation is now requesting the Court of Appeal in Abuja to permit the Government to file
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Media Rights Agenda Releases Report on Incidents Involving Journalists and Government Officials 0
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- November 3, 2025
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Monday released a report titled “When Protectors Become Predators: The State Against Freedom of Expression in Nigeria”, documenting a disturbing pattern of attacks, intimidation, and harassment targeted at journalists and other media workers by security, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies, which are the very institutions that are supposed to protect
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MRA Calls for Entries for Goodluck Jonathan FOI Awards 2026 0
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- October 26, 2025
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called for Entries for the Dr Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information Awards 2026, designed to recognise and celebrate journalistic excellence in promoting transparency and accountability through the effective use of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011. Named in honour of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, who signed the
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MRA Criticises INEC’s High FOI Request Fees 0
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- October 16, 2025
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Thursday criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, noting that the demand for a fee exceeding N1.5 billion for providing the National Register of Voters and the list of polling units in Nigeria could hinder legitimate access to public information.
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