Nigeria, Feb. 5 -- The Niger State Commissioner of Police has filed cybercrime and cyberbullying charges against Yahaya Mohammed Usman, a journalist based in Minna, popularly known as Sai Baba.

The charges, involving allegations of cyberstalking under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, are linked to posts Usman made on his Facebook page. The case also involves an NGO, the International Centre for Sexual Reproductive Rights (INCRESE).

According to court documents, the police alleged that on July 9, 2024, Usman falsely claimed on Facebook that INCRESE was promoting same-sex relationships. This, they argued, led to threats against the NGO's staff and disrupted public order.

Additional charges stem from posts made on July...