The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has called for the immediate release of journalist Stanley Ugagbe, who was detained shortly after his employer, Secret Reporters, published an investigative report. IPI Nigeria urged security operatives to ensure Ugagbe's release in a statement signed by its Secretary.
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