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Timelines

Nigeria journalist protest case: ECOWAS proceedings dates

Dated milestones in the cited court record.

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]

The sequence

2 documented milestones. Highlighted entries mark turning points. Dates retain the precision of the source.

  1. Reported incident · Turning point

    Protest reporting

    The journalist’s claims concerned his treatment during a protest in Abuja.

    Evidence [s1] Link to this event

  2. Court decision · Turning point

    Judgment

    The Court found rights violations and awarded compensation.

    Evidence [s1] Link to this event

Sources & evidence

  1. [s1] ECOWAS Community Court of Justice

    Journalist compensation decision summary

    Official court summary · Accessed 2026-11-07

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