Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay has said senior advocates of Nigeria (SANs) frustrating high-profile corruption cases should be denied the right of appearance. Sagay said this on Wednesday at a media roundtable organised by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in Lagos. He said SANs have “turned obstruction... Read More

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May 5, 2017

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Why we barred some TV stations from plenary – Saraki

by Azeez Adeniyi Senate President Bukola Saraki has cited security reasons for restricting cameramen from gaining entry into the Senate chamber to cover proceedings. While speaking with Punch, Special Adviser to the Senate President on Media and Public Affairs, Yusuph Olaniyonu said the lawmakers has nothing against the press. He said the chamber’s gallery was... Read More

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January 13, 2016

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Soldiers bar 120 Chibok parents, #BBOG delegation from entering Abuja

The #BringBackOurGirls group and parents of the abducted Chibok girls were on Tuesday, set to carry out a march to the presidency, on behalf of their daughters who’re still in Boko Haram’s captivity. However, soldiers of the Nigerian Army stopped the over 120 Chibok parents and #BBOG delegation from making the trip to Aso Villa, Abuja.... Read More

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July 29, 2015

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Journalists barred from Oyo Governor’s office press centre

Governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi barred journalists from gaining entry into the popular press centre of the Governor’s office, Secretariat, Ibadan. Vanguard reports that the only journalists allowed access are from the Oyo State Broadcasting Corporation and few others. On Tuesday, July 28, a list of the selected few was pasted on the door of the press... Read More

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