Nigerian authorities
Coverage of Nigerian authorities in the Nexus archive.
- Global rights group raise alarm over alleged intimidation of SERAP amid suits
Global rights groups, including The Observatory, have raised concerns over alleged intimidation of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in Nigeria amid ongoing legal suits. They urged Nigerian authorities to ensure the safety of SERAP staff, a fair appeal process, and to cease harassment against the organization.
- Arresting journalists not the answer to media-security disputes, IPI tells Nigerian authorities
IPI Nigeria's president urged authorities to resolve tensions between journalists and security agencies through dialogue, accountability, and judicial processes instead of arrests. The statement was published by Premium Times Nigeria.
- Nigeria charges six people with ‘terrorism’, treason over 2025 coup plot
Nigerian authorities have charged six military officers with terrorism and treason over an alleged 2025 coup plot aimed at overthrowing President Bola Tinubu. The case highlights political instability and security concerns in the country.