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  1. Nigerian Army Detains Investigative Journalist Fisayo Soyombo for 3 Days

    Nigeria Nigerian Army Detains Investigative Journalist Fisayo Soyombo for 3 Days

    Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has been detained by the Nigerian Army for three days at the 6 Division in Port Harcourt. The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) condemned the arrest, emphasizing that journalism is not a crime. The situation has sparked widespread calls for...
  2. FIJ Exposes Sampson Udo’s Double Rape Case, Leading to His Arrest

    Nigeria FIJ Exposes Sampson Udo’s Double Rape Case, Leading to His Arrest

    Saxophonist Sampson Udo, known as King Sax, was arrested for raping two sisters in Lagos. According to FIJ, Udo assaulted Destiny Ameh at Elegushi Beach, then coerced her sister, Grace, with threats and demands for money. Grace documented the second assault, leading to his arrest and...
  3. Fisayo Soyombo Exposes Alleged Plot by Customs to Smuggle 130,000kg of Rice Into Nigeria

    Nigeria Fisayo Soyombo Exposes Alleged Plot by Customs to Smuggle 130,000kg of Rice Into Nigeria

    Fisayo Soyombo of FIJ reveals a smuggling operation involving Nigerian Customs officers, who allegedly facilitated the illegal movement of 130,000 kg of rice from Benin Republic to Nigeria. The operation, involving over 2,000 cars, is suspected to bypass customs checks, further highlighting...
  4. Nigerian Minister Invites Investigative Journalist Fisayo Soyombo to Address Prison Corruption

    Nigeria Nigerian Minister Invites Investigative Journalist Fisayo Soyombo to Address Prison Corruption

    Nigeria's Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has invited Fisayo Soyombo, founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), for a roundtable discussion on prison reforms. This follows Soyombo's undercover investigation revealing corruption in Nigerian prisons, highlighting the...
  5. Investigative Journalist Fisayo Soyombo Thanks Supporters After Reporting to Nigerian Police, Reveals Bail Conditions

    Nigeria Investigative Journalist Fisayo Soyombo Thanks Supporters After Reporting to Nigerian Police, Reveals Bail Conditions

    Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo voluntarily reported to the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre in Abuja following a petition against him. Soyombo, accompanied by his lawyer, announced his arrival on social media and warned of potential detention if not heard from by dawn...
  6. Journalist Daniel Ojukwu's Abrupt Transfer to NPF-NCCC Sparks Press Freedom Concerns

    Nigeria Journalist Daniel Ojukwu's Abrupt Transfer to NPF-NCCC Sparks Press Freedom Concerns

    Explore the mysterious disappearance and abrupt relocation of FIJ journalist Daniel Ojukwu to Abuja's NPF-NCCC. Concerns over press freedom and journalist safety surface as details remain undisclosed Daniel Ojukwu, a dedicated journalist for FIJ (Foundation for Investigative Journalism)...
  7. Nigerian Customs Service Under Scrutiny: Outcry Over Alleged Collusion with Gun Runners

    Nigeria Nigerian Customs Service Under Scrutiny: Outcry Over Alleged Collusion with Gun Runners

    Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo's recent tweet regarding revelations about the Nigerian Customs Service has sparked widespread concern and demands for accountability from Nigerian citizens. Soyombo's tweet exposed alleged collusion with gun runners and endangerment of whistleblowers...
  8. Nigerian Police Under Fire for Declaring Investigative Journalist Fisayo Soyombo Wanted

    Nigeria Nigerian Police Under Fire for Declaring Investigative Journalist Fisayo Soyombo Wanted

    In a tense encounter at the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in Abuja on Tuesday, Bukky Shonibare, the chairman of FIJ’s Board of Trustees, found herself under intense scrutiny. The NPF-NCCC, in an unprecedented move, summoned Shonibare to clarify matters related to...
  9. VP's Office Faces Scrutiny Over ₦10M Payment for Tinubu's Daughter's Guests' Hotel Accommodation

    Nigeria VP's Office Faces Scrutiny Over ₦10M Payment for Tinubu's Daughter's Guests' Hotel Accommodation

    In a recent revelation, FIJ has uncovered that the Office of the Vice President of Nigeria made a payment of ₦10 million to settle hotel bills incurred by guests of Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the daughter of prominent political figure Bola Tinubu. The transaction, dated November 17, 2023, was...
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