Akwa Ibom Archives - Committee to Protect Journalists

Nigerian journalist threatened, rebuffed by police

March 20, 2015 4:48 PM EDT

Lagos, Nigeria, March 20, 2015–A Nigerian journalist told the Committee to Protect Journalists he received threats on Sunday and reported them to the police but had been rebuffed. CPJ condemns the threats and calls on Nigerian authorities to ensure the journalist’s safety.

Nigerian editor missing since Tuesday

July 3, 2014 3:58 PM EDT

Abuja, Nigeria, July 3, 2014–The Committee to Protect Journalists holds Nigerian authorities responsible for the safety of an editor who was seized by armed men on Tuesday and has not been seen since.