Nigeria, Dec. 2 -- International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has added three public officers to its newly launched 'Book of Infamy' for serious violations of press freedom and democratic norms, while simultaneously honouring the Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), Adeola Ajayi, for exemplary conduct in protecting journalists.

The announcement was made by IPI Nigeria President, Musikilu Mojeed, during the official launch of the Book of Infamy.

The record is intended as a permanent accountability mechanism, documenting public officials whose actions undermine media freedom in Nigeria. It highlights repeated patterns of harassment, intimidation, or unlawful restriction of journalists and media organisations.

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