Amnesty International

Rising abductions: Amnesty says 1,100 kidnapped in three months, urges Tinubu to act

Amnesty International has asked President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the growing wave of abductions in northern Nigeria, saying at least 1,100 people were kidnapped between January and April 2026. In a statement, the organisation said the attacks have largely targeted rural communities and internally displaced persons (IDPs), raising concerns about worsening insecurity. Amnesty said…

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NBC

NBC must not use code enforcement to gag the media

By ALO360 Editorial Board The latest announcement by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), in which the regulatory body threatened to sanction journalists and broadcast stations over “personal opinions”, ahead of the 2027 general election, raises serious concern for media professionals. No one disputes that broadcasting requires standards. Fairness, balance, and accuracy are not optional in…

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