UPDATED: Niger, Abuja Begin Protests 3 days Ahead of Schedule
Residents of Niger State have begun to express their frustrations over rising costs of living and inflation in Nigeria, FIJ can report. On Monday morning, some of them took to…
NYSC Cancels August CDS, Biometric Clearance As Protest Fears Mount in Gov’t
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has postponed monthly clearance and weekly community development services for corps members across the country, FIJ can report. FIJ learned that these NYSC activities…
N97m Streetlights Meant for Katsina Central Senatorial District Installed in Lawmaker’s Residence
Solar streelights meant for the Katsina Senatorial District and funded by the Federal Government through the Energy Commission of Nigeria in May were installed inside the residence of Kabir Abdullahi…
A Policeman and His Brother Sold a Disputed Land to Nigerian Based Abroad. 4 Years On, No Refund
Nosakhare Osahon, a Nigerian living overseas, has accused Anthony Obaze, an Edo State self-proclaimed real estate agent, of refusing to refund his N6 million since 2020 after selling a disputed…
INVESTIGATION: Injuries, Tears and Blood… The Death Toll of Dangote Refinery
For several months after the inauguration of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical Company Complex on May 22, 2023, SODEEQ ATANDA tracked cases of unexplained deaths during the company’s construction.…
Ex-Kogi Gov Aspirant Wanted by Police Remains Boastful Despite N153m Indebtedness to 7 Real Estate Clients
Musa Abuche Mubarak, the chief executive officer of Almubee Group and former Kogi State governorship aspirant, has told an owed client that he has new clients to buy previously-sold property…
Nigerian in Canada Wants To Unblock His Access Bank Account. They Told Him To Come Back Home
Ade Yusuf (real name withheld), a Nigerian based in Canada, has been unable to withdraw from his Access Bank travel account since May following a Post No Debit (PND) placed…
‘We’re Victims Too’ — Lagos Corps Members React to Warning Against Joining Protest
Some corps members serving in Lagos State have reacted to an official statement, warning them against joining any form of protests. A statement by Baderinwa Yetunde, the National Youth Service…
Sanwo-Olu Paid Lagos ‘Corpers’ N100,000 ‘State Allowance’? Not True
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in Lagos State have told FIJ that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu did not pay them N100,000 as state allowance in July. This clarification comes…
Tell Your Children There’s Nothing Like Protests in Lagos, Tinubu’s Daughter Tells Traders
Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, President Bola Tinubu’s daughter and Iyaloja General of Lagos, has told Lagos sellers that there would be no such thing as protests in the state. A clip shared…