Special Rapporteur Ourveena Gerveesha Topsy Sonoo tasked by African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights to assess extent of implementation of soft laws on #AccessToInformation in Africa reports Media Rights Agenda: ow.ly/G5l250RaMS2

Media professional bodies and civil society organisations demand a speedy, public, transparent and independent investigation into last month’s unlawful arrest, detention, brutalisation and torture of Segun Olatunji, Editor of FirstNews newspaper, by military personnel

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights tasks Special Rapporteur Ourveena Gerveesha Topsy Sonoo with task of assessing extent of implementation of soft laws on #AccessToInformation in Africa reports Media Rights Agenda: ow.ly/fbPY50R5WKx

Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development finds it deeply concerning that the Nigeria Police Force declared the founder of Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) Mr Fisayo Soyombo, 'Fisayo Soyombo wanted without clear justification after the chairperson of Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Mrs Bukky Shonibare was invited for interrogation

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights tasks Special Rapporteur Ourveena Gerveesha Topsy Sonoo with task of assessing extent of implementation of soft laws on #AccessToInformation in Africa reports Media Rights Agenda: ow.ly/MY3J50R4ENr Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) APAI_WG

As a media friendly Vice Chancellor, Professor Olugbenga Ige is always giving student journalists a chance to thrive and practice their profession on campus- with inputs from NGOs like Media Rights Agenda Int. Press Centre MediaCareerDevelopmentNetwork Wole Soyinka Centre Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development CampusReporter The ICIR

3/3 This systemic lack of financial commitment undermines citizens' constitutional right to know & open governance.
Use bit.ly/foiA to send FOI requests & exercise your rights.

2/3 The few compliant MDAs with FOI budgets are listed. Disturbingly, the Federal Ministry Of Justice & Office of the Attorney General, responsible for overseeing the FOI Act, have ZERO funds dedicated to this critical function of promoting transparency & and accountability

1/3 Troubling 2024 FOIA Outlook in Nigeria. We shared these findings in BusinessDayNG last week, but it's crucial to raise awareness.
A staggering 1,306 MDAs have NO funds for FOI implementation like training, proactive disclosure, responding to info requests, etc.

FOIA Outlook for 2024: Our infographic reveals a bleak picture for transparency and public access to information. 📰
1,306 MDAs have ZERO budget allocated for FOI activities this year. Even more disturbing, the Federal Ministry Of Justice & Office of the Attorney General responsible for…

#NIGERIA 🇳🇬 - Court acquits Alfred Olufemi and Gidado Yushau Shuaib, quashing a Magistrate Court’s ruling against the journalists - a year and a week after they were convicted: ow.ly/awfc50QQTcI Media Rights Agenda Centre for Media and Society Int. Press Centre

nbcgovng Lodges Appeal Against Court’s Refusal To Reverse Judgment Restraining It From Imposing Fines On Broadcast Stations - Click to read ☛ swiftreporters.com/nbc-lodges-app… Edetaen Ojo Adewale Anthony Ayode Longe Media Rights Agenda Int. Press Centre

“It is an opportunity to demonstrate that our system of justice can evolve and adapt to address unresolved cases, providing hope to victims’ families and fostering public confidence in the pursuit of justice” - Media Rights Agenda

“We firmly believe that the reopening of the investigation into Dele Giwa’s murder is a positive development that reflects the judiciary's commitment to ensuring that justice prevails, regardless of the challenges faced” - Media Rights Agenda

“The court's decision is an independent initiative, and any failures in the past should not serve as a deterrent to the pursuit of truth and justice today” - Media Rights Agenda

“While acknowledging historical challenges, it is essential to note that improvements in record-keeping practices and technological advancements may facilitate a more thorough and comprehensive inquiry” - Media Rights Agenda

The reopening of the investigation into Dele Giwa’s case specifically as well as other cases that may have gone cold, is an opportunity to re-examine these cases with a new approach, utilising advancements in forensic technology and investigative techniques - Media Rights Agenda

The court’s commitment to ensuring that those responsible for crimes against journalists should be applauded, encouraged and nurtured, no matter how late in coming we may consider it to be - Media Rights Agenda

The court's decision reflects a commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that those responsible for crimes against journalists and other media practitioners, including such gruesome acts as occurred in Dele Giwa’s case, are held accountable - Media Rights Agenda

The judgment of the court enures to the benefit of all journalists and other media practitioners who have been victims of attacks in the past as well as for those who may similarly be attacked in the future - Media Rights Agenda