The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) emerged as the state institution most frequently linked to civic space violations in 2025, with state actors responsible for almost nine out of every 10 verified incidents recorded during the year. This was revealed in a new report by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), titled 'Silenced Voices, …
Human rights groups ActionAid Nigeria and Amnesty International have condemned the violent attacks on peaceful protesters and civic actors in Abuja and Lagos. They described the assaults as a grave violation of citizens’ rights and a threat to democracy. The protests featured Yemi Adamolekun, Executive Director of Enough Is Enough (EiE) Nigeria, who laid flowers …
