Some X users described the action of the police as an impunity, abuse of power and disregard for the rule of law. The post Police under attack over press statement on FIJ journalist’s arrest, release appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
BREAKING: Police free journalist Daniel Ojukwu after nine days in custody
Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), has been set free from police custody. Police had detained Ojukwu since May 1 after he was “abducted” by officers in Lagos. DAILY POST learnt Ojukwu’s family and FIJ management were unaware of his whereabouts until 48 hours after he was declared missing. He […]
JUST IN: Police release Nigerian journalist, Ojukwu, after nine days detention
Nigerian journalists, civil organisations, protest in Abuja, demand release of FIJ reporter
Press freedom, civic space shrinking in Nigeria under Tinubu – Group
The group said it is “deeply concerned about the growing cases of attacks on press freedom, and the flagrant abuse of due process and the rule of law by the Nigeria Police…” The post Press freedom, civic space shrinking in Nigeria under Tinubu – Group appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Nigerian police speak on detained journalist, relocate him
Mr Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), has been held incommunicado at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti in Lagos since Wednesday. The post Nigerian police speak on detained journalist, relocate him appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico