Buhari and the nation news cartoonist

You're referring to the controversy surrounding the arrest and detention of cartoonist, Yahaya Balogun, also known as 'Buhari' (not to be confused with the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari), by the Nigerian authorities.

Yahaya Balogun is a cartoonist who worked for The Nation newspaper in Nigeria. He was arrested in 2019 by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly drawing a cartoon that was deemed to be insulting to the President, Muhammadu Buhari.

The cartoon in question was published in The Nation newspaper on October 25, 2019, and it depicted Buhari as a dictator, with a caption that read: "The President's Despotism". The cartoon was seen as a critique of the President's handling of the country's affairs, particularly his perceived authoritarian tendencies.

Balogun was arrested and detained for several days before being released on bail. The incident sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from civil society organizations, human rights groups, and the media, who saw it as an attack on press freedom and the right to freedom of expression.

The Nigerian government and the DSS defended the arrest, claiming that the cartoon was insulting and could incite violence. However, many saw the arrest as an attempt to intimidate and silence the media and critics of the government.

The incident highlighted the challenges faced by journalists and cartoonists in Nigeria, who often face harassment, intimidation, and arrest for doing their jobs. It also raised concerns about the state of press freedom and the rule of law in the country.

In the end, Balogun was released from detention, but the incident served as a reminder of the importance of protecting the rights of journalists and cartoonists to express themselves freely, without fear of reprisal or arrest.