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.
Investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu has been arrested by police and held without charge for over a week, drawing criticism from advocacy groups over a ...
Some activists and civil society organisations (CSOs) on Thursday protested against the detention of Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for ...
Some CSOs and journalists Thursday stormed the Force Headquarters in Abuja, demanding the release of Daniel Ojukwu, a detained journalist with the ...
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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The Nigerian Police Force said the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has no hand in the case of FIJ journalist, Daniel Ojukwu.
The protesters said Mr Ojukwu's arrest was unlawful, unconstitutional, immoral and should not be found in any democratic society.
Nigerian authorities arrested Ojukwu, of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, on May 1, 2024. The arrest came after Ojukwu published a story exposing ...
A journalist with the FIJ, Daniel Ojukwu, abducted by the Intelligence Response Team of the Inspector General of Police has regained freedom.
Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), has remained his freedom from police custody.
Daniel Ojukwu, the FIJ reporter who was abducted by men of the IGP's Intelligence Response Team, has regained freedom from police captivity.
A reporter with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Daniel Ojukwu has regained his freedom from Police detention.
A REPORTER with the Foundation of Investigative Journalism (FIJ) Daniel Ojukwu, who was arrested by the Nigerian police for alleged violation of the 2015 ...
Mr Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, abducted by the Intelligence Response Team of the Inspector General of ...
Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), detained by the Nigerian police since Wednesday, May 1, 2024, ...