Nigerian Army detains investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo

A far-reaching condemnation has attended the detention of Fisayo Soyombo, founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), by the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Soyombo, a renowned investigative journalist celebrated for exposing corruption and systemic failures, has been held for three consecutive days. The detention has sparked nationwide […]

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Investigative journalist, Tamunobifiri (PIDOM) granted bail

Investigative journalist, Bristol Issac Tamunobifiri popularly known by his X name, PIDOM Nigeria, has been granted bail. According to The Nation, the Nigeria Police Force said the officials from the National Cybercrime Centre (NCC) arrested him for allegedly undermining the integrity of government operations. Tamunobiefiri operates as an anonymous whistleblower, 99% Oppressed, on X.com, and […]

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Investigative journalist, David Hundeyin, detained in Zimbabwe

Investigative journalist, David Hundeyin, has taken to his Twitter handle to cry out for help after he was detained in Zimbabwe. In a series of tweets, Hundeyin said he has been detained inside a ‘smelly, locked up room’ for seven hours. He said he arrived the Southern African country on the strength that it has […]

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As an Investigative Journalist, I was saved by Abacha’s CSO from being raped ―Abike Dabiri-Erewa

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has narrated how she was almost raped while engaging in investigative journalism. Speaking after receiving an award at the maiden edition of the National Freedom of Information (FOI) Awards organised by the International Press Centre (IPC) and Media Rights Agenda (MRA), in Abuja, Abike encouraged journalists in Nigeria to […]

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