Nigerian Journalist Out, Then In At Presidential Villa

There is a sharp division at the presidency over the "unauthorised" expulsion of the State House correspondent of The Punch newspaper, Olalekan Adetayo, for writing a story on President Muhammadu Buhari's health.

Aso Villa, office and residence of the Nigerian President

The Punch newspaper journalist Lekan Adetayo was barred from President Buhari's official residence Aso Villa for reporting on his health.

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