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LAGOS, Thursday, March 24, 2016: A Federal High Court in Lagos has directed that the National Assembly be “put on notice” before the court would consider an application seeking to restrain both the Senate and House of Representatives from passing the Frivolous Petitions (Prohibition, Etc) Bill, otherwise known as the …
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Lecturer Charged with Hate Speech, Granted Stringent Bail
Dr. John Danfulani, a vocal, anti-government, Political Science Lecturer at the Kaduna State University, Kaduna, North-West Nigeria has been arrested on charges of hate speech over a Facebook post. He was arrested after turned himself in following an invitation by the Kaduna State Police. Danfulani was accused by the Kaduna State government …
Read More »CIMA Releases Report on Survey of Journalists Security in the Digital World
The Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) released a report on the survey of journalist security in the digital world highlighting the effects of the advent of the digital world on journalism. The survey was carried out among journalists around the world to ascertain the challenges they face with digital …
Read More »Call for Grant Proposals, Multi-Stakeholder Participation for FASTAfrica
The Web We Want and the Alliance for Affordable Internet are forming a network of activists across Africa and international experts who will campaign together for more affordable Internet access in Africa. Tagged FASTAfrica, where FAST means Fast, Affordable, Safe, and Transparent (internet in Africa), the project involves an action …
Read More »Journalist Alleges Threat to Her Life by Ex Minister
Ms Augustina Armstrong-Ogbonna, a freelance journalist, has alleged threat to her life by Captain Emmanuel Ihenancho for exposing the dredging activities of his company which has allegedly caused cracks in houses in the Irede Community close to Apapa in Lagos, Nigeria. Captain Iheanacho, who is a former Minister of State …
Read More »MRA, Other CSOs Call For Transparency in Recovery and Management of Looted Assets
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has joined a group of other civil society organizations in calling on the Nigerian Government to ensure transparency in the recovery and management of corruptly acquired assets to stem the vicious cycle of re-looting of previously recovered assets. The organizations met under the auspices of the …
Read More »Musicians Commemorate Music Freedom Day 2016 around the World in Defense of Artistic Freedom
Numerous events were held around the world to defend artistic freedom and commemorate this year’s Music Freedom Day celebrated globally on March 3. Taking off in Peshawar, one of the most dangerous places in the world for musicians, Music Freedom Day was marked with activities in many countries including concerts, …
Read More »UNESCO Appoints New ADG for Communication and Information
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has appointed Frank La Rue as its new Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information. This development was announced by UNESCO Director-General, Irina Bokova. Mr La Rue, a trained lawyer, journalist and renowned human rights expert, worked as UN Special Rapporteur for the Promotion …
Read More »2016 PEN International/New Voices Award Now Open for Submissions
The PEN International/New Voices Award has called for submissions for its 2016 edition. The award is open to young writers unpublished writers aged 18-30 who must be nominated by their local PEN Centre as PEN International cannot receive entries directly from candidates. The PEN International/New Voices Award encourages new writing in certain …
Read More »AFIC Elects New Governing Council
In a two-day General Assembly held in Kampala, Uganda, on March 3 and 4, 2016, the Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) brought together 39 representatives from all over Africa to learn from each other and brainstorm about actions that civil society may take to promote the right to information …
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