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MRA Calls On Federal And State Legislators To Utilize FOI Act To Hold Executive Bodies Accountable

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on members of the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly across Nigeria to make greater use of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011, as a powerful legal instrument for obtaining information from executive agencies to strengthen evidence-based law-making, improve committee investigations, enhance budget oversight, and promote transparency and accountability in public administration.

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MRA urges Nigerian Lawmakers to use the FOI Act!Media Rights Agenda (MRA) is calling on Federal and State legislators to actively utilize the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act to boost oversight and hold executive bodies accountable. Learn why this statutory tool is a game-changer for evidence-based lawmaking and public transparency.

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MRA Calls on Federal and State Legislators to Utilize FOI Act to Hold Executive Bodies Accountable - Media Rights Agenda MRA’s Legal Officer, Mr. Monday Arunsi, said in the statement that although the Constitution empowers Legislatures to conduct oversight of the Executive

EndSARS: Coroner Gives LASUTH, DNA Centre 21 Days to Submit Reports on Body Linked to Pelumi Onifade. Wale Igbintade A Coroner’s Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) and the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre to produce critical reports that http://ow.ly/KFeA106zoy0

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), under its Collaborative Media Engagement for Development, Inclusivity and Accountability ( ) project, invites Nigerian newsroom editors to apply for the June Masterclass: ‘Sustaining Impact: Funding, Partnerships, and Newsroom Resilience.’

If you are an editor, managing editor, or newsroom leader in Nigeria looking to diversify revenue, secure strategic partnerships, and drive long-term impact, this is for you.

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

🚨 Application Deadline: Monday, 8 June 2026

🔗 Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/CMEDIAmasterclass

📚✊ HISTORY REMEMBERS THOSE WHO STOOD FOR FREEDOM!

We are honoured that Media Rights Agenda (MRA) was recognised by the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) for our contributions to Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggles and the defence of fundamental rights. The recognition came during the unveiling of The NADECO Story, a book documenting the sacrifices, resilience, and courage of individuals and organisations that fought for the restoration of democracy in Nigeria.

The struggle for democracy did not end in 1999. Every day, citizens, journalists, civil society organisations, and human rights defenders continue the work of protecting freedom of expression, access to information, media freedom, and democratic accountability.

As we celebrate this recognition, we want to hear from you:
👉 What do you think is the biggest threat to democracy in Nigeria today?
👉 Do you believe enough is being done to protect press freedom and citizens' rights?
👉 Which pro-democracy hero or organisation has inspired you the most?
Share your thoughts in the comments and tag someone who should join this conversation.

Together, let's keep the conversation about democracy, accountability, and freedom alive. 🇳🇬

NADECO Publishes its Story, Honours Media Rights Agenda, Others for Contributions to Pro-democracy Struggles - Media Rights Agenda Media Rights Agenda (MRA) is among a long list of individuals and organizations that were honoured in Lagos on May 20, 2026, for their contributions to the

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) Announces Winners Of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Freedom Of Information Award Lagos, Thursday, May 28, 2026: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today announced Ms. Blessing Oladunjoye, a journalist and publisher of BONews Service, and Mr. R

MRA Announces Winners of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information Awards

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today announced Ms. Blessing Oladunjoye, a journalist and publisher of BONews Service, and Mr. Remmy Nweke, Group Executive Editor of ITREALMS Media Group, as winners in the two categories of the maiden edition of the Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information Awards, established to recognize and celebrate journalistic excellence in advancing the right of access to information under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011.

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The Media Rights Agenda on Monday called for the development and adoption of a comprehensive Pan-African framework on artificial intelligence grounded in human rights, democratic accountability, and inclusion. This was noted in a statement commemorating Africa Day.
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As Artificial Intelligence continues to shape our societies, economies, and democracies, Africa cannot afford to be left behind or governed by frameworks that ignore our realities. Media Rights Agenda is calling for a Pan-African AI framework rooted in human rights, accountability, inclusion, and digital justice for all Africans. This conversation is critical for the future of freedom of expression, privacy, access to information, and democratic governance across the continent. Read, share, and join the conversation.👇

MRA Calls for Pan-African Framework on AI Rooted in Human Rights - Media Rights Agenda Lagos, Monday, May 25, 2026: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called for the development and adoption of a comprehensive Pan-African framework on Artificial

Nigeria cannot claim to uphold democracy while journalists continue to face harassment, arrests, and violence without consequences. In this powerful statement, Media Rights Agenda calls on the Federal Government to finally obey a 2024 court judgment ordering it to investigate and punish those responsible for attacks on journalists, an order that has remained largely ignored, fueling a dangerous culture of impunity. With press freedom under increasing threat and journalists risking their lives to hold power accountable, this is a timely reminder that protecting the media is not optional, it is essential to safeguarding the public’s right to know.

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MRA Urges Federal Government to Comply with Judgment Directing it to Investigate Attacks on Journalists - Media Rights Agenda Lagos, Sunday, May 3, 2026: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today urged the Federal Government to take urgent steps to comply with a February 16, 2024, judgment of