Coverage dated November 11, 2026

Nigerian court orders journalist kept in custody over report, renewing concerns over media freedom

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A decision by a court in Nigeria to keep investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu in custody has sparked renewed concerns about media freedom. Ojukwu is with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism. He faces a 12-count charge for allegedly violating the country's cybercrime act.

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    A decision by a court in Nigeria to keep investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu in custody has sparked renewed concerns about media freedom. Ojukwu is with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism. He faces a 12-count charge for allegedly violating the country's cybercrime act.

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