Nigeria: Journalists Barred From Inauguration of Kogi Deputy Governor

9 February 2016

Lokoja — Journalists in Kogi State were yesterday barred from covering the inauguration of the deputy governor, Mr. Simeon Achuba.

The swearing-in was shrouded in secrecy as armed security men attached to the Banquet Hall at the Government House in Lokoja prevented reporters from gaining access to cover the event.

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