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American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been freed by an Iran-backed Iraqi militia after several days in captivity. The militia group, Kataib Hezbollah, stated she must leave Iraq immediately as a condition for her release.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is calling for the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, to retract a recent statement made about journalist Seun Okinbaloye and issue a public apology. The union expressed concerns about the comment's impact on press freedom and journalist safety.
Eleven suspects have been formally charged in Abuja's Federal Capital Territory High Court in Jabi in connection with the violent robbery and subsequent deaths of ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu and security guard Barnabas Danlami. The accused have entered not guilty pleas to nine charges, including conspiracy, armed robbery, and murder.
