Nigerian CSOs demand release of journalist Daniel Ojukwu remanded over spending reports

Seventeen media and civil society groups condemned the remand of investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu, who is held over reports questioning public spending, and demanded his immediate release. The case highlights the criminalization of investigative journalism in Nigeria, though details of the charges and judicial process remain unclear. This development signals potential pressure on press freedom and could draw international scrutiny.

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