Fisayo Soyombo credits social media pressure for his release after a three-day detention by the Nigerian Army. Arrested on charges of oil bunkering, his case garnered widespread attention, and Nigerians' activism on social media played a crucial role in his freedom.
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Fisayo Soyombo, investigative journalist and FIJ founder has been released by the Nigerian Army after an arrest linked to illegal oil bunkering allegations. FIJ confirmed the release and raised concerns about Soyombo's safety due to the sensitive information shared during his detention.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
The founder of Arrows of God Orphanage Home, Deborah Ogo, was remanded in prison for alleged involvement in human trafficking after an undercover investigation revealed illicit activities. NAPTIP charges her with buying and selling babies. Ogo, an ordained minister and retired colonel, faces...
Nigerian investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu's 9-day arrest by police for alleged cybercrime violations sparked protests over press freedoms. Police defended the arrest as lawful, claiming evidence against Ojukwu who faces prosecution. His release followed bail conditions, not protests, say...
Outrage mounts over the prolonged detention of Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, by Nigerian police. The arrest follows a petition linked to FIJ's coverage of alleged financial mismanagement. Critics decry the infringement on press freedom and demand...
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)...
Amidst World Press Freedom Day, Nigeria's Information Minister defends Tinubu's administration, claiming no journalist faced incarceration. Recent incidents, like the detention of Segun Olatunji and Daniel Ojukwu's abduction, challenge this stance. SERAP and NGE call for press freedom...
FIJ journalist Daniel Ojukwu's abduction by police sparks concerns over press freedom. Held at SCID Panti, Lagos, his whereabouts were initially unknown. The incident raises parallels to past police harassment against FIJ and its founder, Fisayo Soyombo. Authorities are accused of violating...
Teni the Entertainer's gesture of prostrating to alleged smuggler IBD Dende sparks outrage after investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo's expose. Video of the encounter goes viral, prompting public debate. Nigerians question Teni's association amidst the controversy.
Singer Teni stirred...
FIJ journalist Fisayo Soyombo's relentless pursuit of truth through investigative journalism has brought to light the pervasive corruption within the Nigerian Customs Service, shedding light on the activities of smugglers without disclosing specific names.
Despite these exposés, the lack of...
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...
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...
The Lagos state police command will investigate Pedro police station over bribery allegations.
Frank Mba, Nigerian police spokesman, made this known on ‘Your View’, a breakfast show on TVC, on Wednesday.
TheCable had reported the investigation which exposed bribery at the station.
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