A judge ordered the detention of a journalist in Abuja, prompting CPJ and investigative bodies to call for his release.

The entities involved

• Committee to Protect Journalists →

  American nonprofit organization

  • Joint investigation launched by the Committee to Protect Journalists and Amnesty International.07:30
  • CPJ demanded the release of journalists in Nigeria, highlighting press freedom concerns.Wed 23:30
• Abuja →

  capital city of Nigeria

  • APC held rallies in Akure and Abuja, while Tinubu campaigned and Peter Obi visited Benue State on November 12, 2026.10:46
  • Leadership suit proceedings are being held in Abuja regarding the ongoing internal leadership tussle within the African Democratic Congress.09:22
• Foundation for Investigative Journalism →

  investigative journalism organisation

  • Foundation for Investigative Journalism reports on questioning public expenditures in Nigeria.Wed 20:20

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