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  1. Social Media Reacts to Arrest of NLC President Joe Ajaero by DSS

    Nigeria Social Media Reacts to Arrest of NLC President Joe Ajaero by DSS

    Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was arrested by DSS operatives at Abuja Airport as he was about to fly to the UK for a conference. His arrest raises concerns about government suppression of dissent, prompting significant reactions on social media regarding civil...
  2. DSS Under Fire After Arrest and Release of Former BBC Pidgin Editor Adejuwon Soyinka

    Nigeria DSS Under Fire After Arrest and Release of Former BBC Pidgin Editor Adejuwon Soyinka

    Adejuwon Soyinka, the West African editor of The Conversation Africa, was detained by the DSS upon arrival at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Following intervention by the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria, he was released. His arrest highlights growing concerns over...
  3. DSS Detains Former BBC Pidgin Editor Adejuwon Soyinka at Lagos Airport

    Nigeria DSS Detains Former BBC Pidgin Editor Adejuwon Soyinka at Lagos Airport

    Adejuwon Soyinka, former BBC Pidgin Editor and current Conversation Africa Regional Editor, was detained by DSS at Lagos airport on August 25, 2024. No reasons for his arrest have been provided, and he remains unreachable, raising concerns about press freedom and transparency. Adejuwon Soyinka...
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