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  1. Peter Obi Slams Nigerian Government Over Journalist Arrests and Free Speech Violations

    Nigeria Peter Obi Slams Nigerian Government Over Journalist Arrests and Free Speech Violations

    Peter Obi, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, condemns the rising abuse of free speech in Nigeria, following recent arrests and harassment of journalists by security forces. Obi warns that suppressing press freedom threatens democracy, urging accountability and justice for affected...
  2. FIJ Reporter's Prolonged Police Detention Stirs Public Outrage

    Nigeria FIJ Reporter's Prolonged Police Detention Stirs Public Outrage

    Outrage mounts over the prolonged detention of Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, by Nigerian police. The arrest follows a petition linked to FIJ's coverage of alleged financial mismanagement. Critics decry the infringement on press freedom and demand...
  3. Journalist Daniel Ojukwu's Abrupt Transfer to NPF-NCCC Sparks Press Freedom Concerns

    Nigeria Journalist Daniel Ojukwu's Abrupt Transfer to NPF-NCCC Sparks Press Freedom Concerns

    Explore the mysterious disappearance and abrupt relocation of FIJ journalist Daniel Ojukwu to Abuja's NPF-NCCC. Concerns over press freedom and journalist safety surface as details remain undisclosed Daniel Ojukwu, a dedicated journalist for FIJ (Foundation for Investigative Journalism)...
  4. Controversy Surrounds Minister's Claim: No Journalist Jailed Under Tinubu's Rule

    Nigeria Controversy Surrounds Minister's Claim: No Journalist Jailed Under Tinubu's Rule

    Amidst World Press Freedom Day, Nigeria's Information Minister defends Tinubu's administration, claiming no journalist faced incarceration. Recent incidents, like the detention of Segun Olatunji and Daniel Ojukwu's abduction, challenge this stance. SERAP and NGE call for press freedom...
  5. Nigerians Outraged as FIJ Reporter Daniel Ojukwu is Abducted by Police, Raising Press Freedom Concerns

    Nigeria Nigerians Outraged as FIJ Reporter Daniel Ojukwu is Abducted by Police, Raising Press Freedom Concerns

    FIJ journalist Daniel Ojukwu's abduction by police sparks concerns over press freedom. Held at SCID Panti, Lagos, his whereabouts were initially unknown. The incident raises parallels to past police harassment against FIJ and its founder, Fisayo Soyombo. Authorities are accused of violating...
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