Agba Jalingo: Gov. Ayade breaks silence, claims detained journalist tried to overthrow Buhari
Mr Ayade says he is working for the release of the journalist.
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SERAP to sue Ayade, PDP over detention of Agba Jalingo
Agba Jalingo was arrested on August 22 over a report alleging that Mr Ayade diverted N500 million belonging to the ...
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Ayade’s critic released from detention seeks release of Agba Jalingo
Mr Jalingo, the publisher of CrossRiverWatch, is facing treason charges.
Court grants bail to Ayade’s critic charged with terrorism
Mr Odok was arrested by the police on September 26 in Abuja and taken to Calabar by road.
Group writes Ayade on Agba Jalingo’s continuous detention
The group said Mr Jalingo’s case is an “unnecessary controversy that Governor Ayade has the “capacity to bring an end ...
NANS demands release of Agba Jalingo from custody
Mr Jalingo, publisher of CrossRiverWatch, was arrested on August 22 over a report of alleging that Governor Ben Ayade of ...
Despite detention of Agba Jalingo, Odok, Governor Ayade preaches love, kindness
While the governor preaches love and unity, he has ensured that a journalist and a lawyer who criticised his government ...
Nigerians call out PDP over Agba Jalingo’s continuous detention
Atiku Abubakar, the PDP presidential candidate in 2019, pledged to get Agba Jalingo released.
Coalition demands release of Agba Jalingo, El-Zakzaky, others
The group demands that all charges against Mr Sowore be dropped.
Detained Nigerian journalist, Agba Jalingo, spends Christmas in prison
Agba Jalingo, the publisher of CrossRiverWatch, was arrested on August 22.
SERAP petitions UN over violent attacks on protesters in Abuja
"We urge you to put pressure on the Nigerian authorities to immediately and thoroughly investigate the attacks."
Two other journalists standing trial in Cross River, besides Agba Jalingo
The two journalists are also being prosecuted by the police.
Judge withdraws from Agba Jalingo’s treason trial
The judge announced his withdrawal from the case Wednesday after a secret recording where he allegedly made some “biased” remarks ...
Nigerian journalist, Agba Jalingo, seeks new judge for treason trial
The current judge denied the journalist bail and was caught on tape making controversial remarks on the matter.
Detained Nigerian journalist, Agba Jalingo, won’t “bow to force”
Mr Jalingo sends out new prison notes.
Activists to PDP: Stop your governors from stifling free speech
The group noted “the rising intolerance and disturbing cases of human rights violations, in some states where your (PDP) party ...
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U.S lawmakers write Nigerian govt, condemn clampdown on journalists, activists, protesters
The congressmen also raised concerns about the continuous harassment of journalists, activists and protesters in Nigeria.
UPDATED: Amnesty International declares Sowore, Bakare, Jalingo prisoners of conscience
The international rights body said charges against the activists and journalists were politically motivated and should be dropped.
Under Buhari, Nigeria records worst attacks on journalists in 34 years — Report
An analysis shows 2018 had the highest number of attacks on journalists in Nigeria since 1985. The figure for 2019, ...
Agba Jalingo’s trial listed among 10 “most urgent” threats to press freedom in the world
The list was released by a coalition of about 34 media organisations “standing up for journalists under attack for pursuing ...
My husband charged for exposing graft – Wife of detained journalist
Mr Jalingo, the publisher of CrossRiverWatch, has been in prison for weeks in Calabar.
Court grant’s prosecution’s request for masked witnesses in Agba Jalingo’s trial
Mr Jalingo, who was arrested and detained by the government in August, is facing trial on allegations on allegations of ...
Again, Nigeria govt vows to deal with purveyors of fake news, hate speech
"We will not rest until our media space has been rid of fake news and hate speech."
ANALYSIS: Agba Jalingo In Handcuffs: The Unlawful Beyond The Immoral
At the court appearance for his bail ruling, Agba Jalingo was brought and taken away in handcuffs, by the prison ...
Court denies detained Nigerian journalist, Agba Jalingo, bail
The court ruled that the charges against Mr Jalingo were grave with one carrying capital punishment.
