IPI Nigeria Blacklists Officials, Honors DSS DG for Press Freedom Commitment

The International Press Institute (IPI) in Nigeria blacklisted the IGP, Bago, and Umo for actions against journalist rights, including station closures and journalist harassment. However, the IPI honored DSS DG Ajayi for his commitment to press freedom, releasing detained journalists, and resolving conflicts with media organizations.

Notable individuals involved include Azuka Ogujiuba, Christoph Moffat Kufr Ikp, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, Adejuwon Soyinka, and Lanre Arogundade. The IPI emphasized holding public leaders accountable for press freedom violations.