A report by the Committee to Protect Journalists said authorities have assaulted, arrested, or harassed at least 91 journalists since President Tinubu assumed office in 2023.
Across Nigeria’s shea belt, including key producing regions in Kebbi and Kwara states, more than a dozen women who spoke with The Liberalist, expressed deep fear and panic over continuing their work.
The move forms part of a broader crackdown which human rights groups warn threatens freedom of expression and association.
When citizens cannot travel, attend school, or go about their daily lives without fear of violence, violence fundamentally compromises their freedom
Analysts say these efforts would facilitate travel and boost tourism across borders in Africa.
Several African countries continue to struggle to ensure that journalists and media organisations operate without fear of censorship or intimidation
How do I now invest if I am not able to move around and 38 visas does not make sense
Health solutions such as online pharmacy platforms and telemedicine consult are placed within the sharp claws of the VAT
The report identifies juntas as the major perpetrator of human right violations in Africa
This move signals a step towards safeguarding media freedom and Nigeria’s broader civic space.
Fuel not only keeps our economy chugging but enables all South Africans to work and live
What we learned from those examples is that countries that shut themselves off become poorer and less developed than everyone else.
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