Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Cybercrime Act

October 14, 2025

Key advocate of journalist Fejiro Oliver’s release shot dead by thugs linked to Governor Sheriff

Police authorities in Delta are yet to issue an official statement on the incident as of press time.

Fejiro Oliver
October 4, 2025

Police drag journalist Fejiro Oliver to court for calling Oborevwori sleeping gov, criticising Delta senator

Mr Oliver is expected to be arraigned before the Delta State High Court in Asaba in the coming days.

Fejiro Oliver
May 4, 2025

SERAP, NGE tell Tinubu’s govt to end use of Cybercrimes Act to target journalists, critics

They called for an assessment of these laws for potential restrictions on free speech and press freedom in Nigeria.

Bola Tinubu
April 6, 2025

Nigerians have right to protest against Tinubu’s government, Amnesty International tells police

The global human rights group said that any act capable of undermining their freedom of assembly is illegal.

Nigerian Police, Amnesty International and #EndBadGovernance
April 6, 2025

Police say protest against Cybercrime Act mischievous, call for cancellation 

“Behind every prosecution under the Cybercrime Act is a story of fear, silencing, and injustice,” the Take It Back Movement said in a post on X.

Armed police and Take It Back protesters
May 9, 2024

Reps direct CBN to halt cybersecurity levy implementation, say it’s for companies not individuals

The House stated on Thursday that the circular sent by the apex bank was likely to be misunderstood by Nigerians.

OLAYEMI CARDOSO; CBN
May 8, 2024

Media practitioner calls for amendment of Cybercrime Act to protect journalists

She said what is in the Act is enough to restrict journalists from performing their roles effectively.

Cybercrime Act
May 3, 2024

195 suspects arrested, 19 abducted victims rescued in Enugu in one month: Police

He said that the operations were conducted from the beginning of April to May 3.

Nigerian police officers used to illustrate the story
November 2, 2020

Free speech not a threat to Nigeria’s corporate existence

They fantasise about their stranglehold on traditional media and wish they could exert the same level of cowering power over social media.

Lai Mohammed