Outrage over arrest, detention of journalists under Cybercrime Act
The Nation Newspaper Outrage over arrest, detention of journalists under Cybercrime Act
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The Nation Newspaper Outrage over arrest, detention of journalists under Cybercrime Act
The absence of Mr. Simbi Wabote in a Federal High Court stalls the trial of Bara Ogidi, a Bayelsa-based blogger charged with cyberstalking.
Poor remuneration and unpaid salaries have forced many journalists to opt for “brown envelopes,” a syndrome that has corrupted the sector.
The judge adjourned the case to July 25 for continuation of the trial.
“They have agreed to take it (the story) down and I promised to send them something for appropriation tomorrow.”