Daniel Ojukwu

2024 - 5 - 9

Journalist Detained Without Charge Sparks Protests in Nigeria

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Nigerian journalist, Daniel Ojukwu's arrest leads to nationwide outcry and protests demanding his release. Find out the latest updates on the case here!

Investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu has been detained by Nigerian police for over a week without any formal charges, causing uproar among advocacy groups and civil society organizations. The arrest of Ojukwu, known for reporting on corruption issues, has raised concerns about press freedom in Nigeria. Activists and CSOs have taken to the streets, protesting outside the police headquarters in Abuja, demanding the immediate release of the journalist.

Despite assurances from the FCT Police Commissioner, Ben Igweh, about Ojukwu's imminent release, press freedom groups continue to call for swift action. The situation highlights a broader issue of media censorship and limitations on investigative journalism in the country. The Nigerian coalition of media and civil society groups has expressed deep concerns over the growing attacks on press freedom, emphasizing the need for journalists to work without fear of persecution.

In a surprising turn of events, the Police spokesman clarified that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, was not involved in Ojukwu's detention, adding a new layer of complexity to the case. The delay in Ojukwu's release has drawn criticism from international press freedom organizations, shedding light on the challenges faced by journalists in Nigeria's current political and social climate.

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Nigeria has detained a journalist who reported on corruption in a ... (NPR)

Investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu has been arrested by police and held without charge for over a week, drawing criticism from advocacy groups over a ...

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PHOTOS: CSOs protest at force headquarters, demand release of ... (TheCable)

Some activists and civil society organisations (CSOs) on Thursday protested against the detention of Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for ...

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[PHOTOS] Protesters demand release of FIJ journalist, Daniel Ojukwu (The Punch)

Some CSOs and journalists Thursday stormed the Force Headquarters in Abuja, demanding the release of Daniel Ojukwu, a detained journalist with the ...

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Detained journalist, Daniel Ojukwu will be released soon — Police (Vanguard)

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Commissioner, Ben Igweh, has assured that the detained reporter with Foundation for Investigative Journalism,FIJ, ...

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Press freedom groups call for release of jailed Nigerian journalist (Voice of America)

A Nigerian investigative reporter has spent more than one week in police detention without being brought to court for allegedly violating the country's ...

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Alleged Cyber Crime: CSOs Protest Against Daniel Ojukwu's ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

The Nigerian coalition of media and civil society groups is concerned over the surge in attacks on press freedom. By Lucky Obewho. Updated May 9, 2024 ...

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IGP not involved in Daniel Ojukwu's detention – Police spokesman (Guardian)

The Nigerian Police Force said the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has no hand in the case of FIJ journalist, Daniel Ojukwu.

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Nigerian journalists, activists protest in Abuja, demand release of ... (Premium Times)

The protesters said Mr Ojukwu's arrest was unlawful, unconstitutional, immoral and should not be found in any democratic society.

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Nigeria must release journalist Daniel Ojukwu (International Press Institute)

Nigerian authorities arrested Ojukwu, of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, on May 1, 2024. The arrest came after Ojukwu published a story exposing ...

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BREAKING: Abducted reporter, Daniel Ojukwu regains freedom after ... (The Punch)

A journalist with the FIJ, Daniel Ojukwu, abducted by the Intelligence Response Team of the Inspector General of Police has regained freedom.

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JUST IN: FIJ's Daniel Ojukwu regains freedom after nine days in ... (TheCable)

Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), has remained his freedom from police custody.

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BREAKING: FIJ's Daniel Ojukwu Regains Freedom From Police ... (FIJ NG)

Daniel Ojukwu, the FIJ reporter who was abducted by men of the IGP's Intelligence Response Team, has regained freedom from police captivity.

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FIJ reporter Daniel Ojukwu regains freedom (Guardian)

A reporter with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Daniel Ojukwu has regained his freedom from Police detention.

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Daniel Ojukwu regains freedom 10 days after abduction by police (Internatinal Centre For Investigative Reporting)

A REPORTER with the Foundation of Investigative Journalism (FIJ) Daniel Ojukwu, who was arrested by the Nigerian police for alleged violation of the 2015 ...

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Abducted FIJ reporter, Daniel Ojukwu regains freedom (Vanguard)

Mr Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, abducted by the Intelligence Response Team of the Inspector General of ...

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BREAKING: Nigeria's FIJ Journalist Daniel Ojukwu Released From ... (SaharaReporters.com)

Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), detained by the Nigerian police since Wednesday, May 1, 2024, ...

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