Cybercrime Act; Is Nigeria Re-Inventing Decree 4 in the Digital Age?

By Lanre Ogundipe “When laws meant to pursue criminals begin to pursue journalists, democracy must ask whether history is quietly repeating itself.” Nigeria enacted the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act to confront a real and growing danger. Cyber fraud syndicates were expanding, identity theft was flourishing, digital extortion was rising,… Continue reading

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Thugs disrupt Wike-backed PDP congresses in Oyo, invade Gbolarumi’s home

Suspected political thugs on Saturday launched coordinated attacks on local government congresses organised by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, leaving several party members injured and property destroyed. The incident occurred amid separate reports that suspected political thugs also invaded… Continue reading

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NUJ, Ajayi Crowther University partner on practical media training for students

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has entered into a partnership with Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, to provide practical media training for students of the institution’s Mass Communication Department. The collaboration is aimed at strengthening the professional capacity of students and exposing them to practical journalism experience… Continue reading

Oyo govt begins final inspection ahead of NEWMAP-EIB project implementation, urges community cooperation

The Oyo State Government has commenced a final inspection of proposed project sites ahead of the implementation of construction works under the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project – European Investment Bank (NEWMAP-EIB) intervention. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, disclosed this during an inspection visit… Continue reading

Reforming Nigeria’s Policing: Learning from Federal Models Without Losing National Control

By Lanre Ogundipe “Security institutions demand patience. When power outruns structure, protection can become oppression.” Nigeria’s worsening security crisis has once again revived the national debate over restructuring the country’s policing architecture. Across the federation, political leaders, security professionals and civic groups increasingly argue that a country of more than… Continue reading