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flag A Nigerian student was arrested for mocking a governor online, sparking free speech concerns.

flag A 29-year-old postgraduate student, Abubakar Isah Mokwa, was arrested in Niger State on October 23, 2025, after criticizing Governor Umar Bago online, including using the nickname “Governor Amunike.” Authorities cited a cybercrime complaint and transferred him to the State Police Command Headquarters in Minna for investigation. flag Amnesty International and human rights groups condemned the arrest, calling it an attack on free speech and part of a broader pattern of silencing dissent in Nigeria. flag The case has raised concerns about the use of legal mechanisms to suppress criticism, especially of government officials.

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