Nigerian court remands journalist Daniel Ojukwu for 21 days over 2023 reports

A Nigerian court ordered the remand of FIJ journalist Daniel Ojukwu in Kuje Correctional Centre until 1 December, a 21-day detention, in connection with 2023 reports about a presidential aide. The case raises concerns about press freedom in Nigeria, as the detention appears linked to investigative reporting. The specific charges and legal basis remain unclear, and the development signals potential escalation in state pressure on journalists.

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