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DSS delists Lanre Arogundade after 40 years on watchlist
The Nigerian chapter of the International Press Institute, IPI, on Tuesday confirmed that the name of the Executive Director of the International Press Centre, IPC, Mr. Lanre Arogundade, has been officially removed from the watchlist of the Department of State Services, DSS, marking the end of a decade-long ordeal.
The announcement was made in Abeokuta, Ogun State, by IPI Nigeria President, Mr. Musikilu Mojeed, during the 3rd Nigerian Media Leaders’ Summit convened by The Journalism Clinic, a media development initiative led by veteran journalist Mr. Taiwo Obe.
The summit drew media proprietors, senior editors, and key industry stakeholders from across the country.
According to Mr. Mojeed, the Director-General of the DSS, Mr. Adeola Ajayi, personally informed IPI Nigeria of the decision in a recent engagement with the Institute.
He noted that the removal of Mr. Arogundade’s name followed sustained advocacy and intensified lobbying efforts by IPI Nigeria, especially after previous assurances had failed to yield results.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/05/dss-delists-lanre-arogundade-after-40-years-on-watchlist/
