Nigerian Democratic Report

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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Fact Check: False! Nigeria is Not Awaiting Delivery of 12 Chinook (Kawasaki) helicopters from Saudi Arabia.0
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- January 17, 2026
Claim: An X (formerly Twitter) user, @abdullahayofel, claimed that Nigeria is awaiting the delivery of 12 Chinook (Kawasaki) helicopters ordered from Saudi Arabia. Verdict: False Full Story Nigeria has faced long-running and multifaceted security challenges for more than a decade, including insurgency by Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), alongside banditry

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Impeachment: Rivers Sends Allegations to Chief Judge for Investigation Panel 0
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- January 16, 2026
…As Court Stops Fubara’s Impeachment Process The political situation in Rivers State escalated on Friday when the State House of Assembly reconvened and passed a resolution requesting that the Chief Judge establish a panel to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu regarding allegations of gross misconduct, thereby advancing the ongoing impeachment proceedings.

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Defamation Cases Against Natasha Akpoti Dismissed as FG Drops Charges 0
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- January 15, 2026
A federal High Court and a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory have both dismissed the criminal defamation charges brought by the Federal Government against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central senatorial district, following the plaintiff’s withdrawal of the charges. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, in a statement, confirmed the development, saying the “ Federal High

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Defence Minister Pledges to Enhance School Security Nationwide 0
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- January 15, 2026
Gen. Christopher Musa, Defence Minister, has committed to enhancing school security nationwide to create a safe learning environment, emphasising that security is essential for effective education. He stated that the federal government is committed to enhancing school security nationwide due to rising concerns for student safety. He pledged to improve school security in Nigeria, where

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Insecurity in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Raises Residents’ Fears 0
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- January 15, 2026
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, is encountering heightened challenges due to the resurgence of violent “one-chance” criminal networks, resulting in growing concerns about public safety and security among residents. A recent spate of severe attacks on commuters has highlighted vulnerabilities in the security infrastructure within the Federal Capital Territory. In early January 2026, “one‑chance”

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