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Nigeria journalist protest case: ECOWAS compensation order

The court decision and its stated limits.

Coverage through 2026-06-22 · Sources checked 2026-11-07

What this record covers

The official judgment summary. Payment and later compliance have not been established here.

Position at the coverage date

The Court awarded ₦10 million and required Nigeria to report on implementation within three months. [s1]

Record details

Case
ECW/CCJ/APP/29/25, brought by journalist Oyekunle Jide. [s1]
Limits
The privacy claim and special damages for alleged camera destruction were dismissed. [s1]
Response
Nigeria denied the allegations and argued that officers acted to secure the area. [s1]

Sources & evidence

  1. [s1] ECOWAS Community Court of Justice

    Journalist compensation decision summary

    Official court summary · Accessed 2026-11-07

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