The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), to ensure press freedom.
The House was speaking against unlawful arrest and detention of journalists.
In a motion by Honourable Clement Jimbo, the Lawmaker also warned that anyone who violates the cybercrime act should be charged to court in line with the law, and not illegally arrested and detained.
The lawmaker drew attention to the fact that 10 journalists have been arrested in the last year, while also raising concerns around claims of cyberbullying.
The house also urged the police, to rely strictly on the Cybercrime Act when such matters arise.
In May, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) called on Nigerian authorities to stop using repressive laws against journalists.
The groups made the call in a joint statement as the international community marked World Press Freedom Day.
