Nigeria, March 25 -- The Kano State Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has been accused of using the police to arrest the editor of 'Kano Times' Buhari Abba, following a critical article published on the news website.

According to reports, Abba was detained after 'Kano Times' published an article titled "Dear Governor Yusuf, Beware of Kano Information Commissioner Ibrahim Waiya" on February 24, 2025. The article reportedly raised concerns about the commissioner's conduct.

'Kano Times' condemned the arrest, calling it an attack on press freedom and a move to intimidate journalists. The newspaper warned that such actions make the government appear intolerant of criticism and undermine public trust.

The statement deman...