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Amnesty demands unconditional release of detained FIJ journalist Ojukwu

Amnesty International Nigeria has called for the immediate and unconditional release of FIJ journalist Daniel Ojukwu, remanded by a Federal High Court. Read More: https://punchng.com/amnesty-demands-unconditional-release-of-detained-fij-journalist-ojukwu/

Amnesty demands unconditional release of detained FIJ journalist Ojukwu

Amnesty International Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to immediately and unconditionally release investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu, following a Federal High Court order remanding him in prison custody for 21 days. The organization warned that his continued detention could further undermine press freedom and create an atmosphere of fear among journalists reporting on corruption and alleged abuse of power. Amnesty International Nigeria made the demand in a statement published on its X account on Wednesday.

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