‘We’re Investigating’ — Ogun Customs Writes Petrol Marketer It Took N1.45m Bribe From
The Idiroko command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has finally issued a response letter to Adeboye Sowale, the Ogun State-based petroleum marketer who some of its officers took N1.45…
Letter ‘Confirms’ Lagos Govt Acknowledged #EndSARS Lekki Massacre, Offered N100m to Victims
A letter addressed to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State governor, appears to confirm the government acknowledged the October 2020 #EndSARS massacre happened, and they offered N100 million to victims. Four…
After FIJ’s Report, Isaac Bolt Delivers Solar Generator to Oyo Business Analyst
Isaac Eniola Okikioluwa, the owner of Isaac Bolt Engine Technology, has delivered four 250-watt solar panels, a 220 amp-hour (AH) battery, and a power engine to Olabode Oludare, an Oyo-based…
EFCC Boss’ Directive Counts for Nothing as Officers Carry Out More Night Raids
It appears that the directive by Ola Olukoyode, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to his officers to stop sting operations at night may have been…
Discharged Soldier: Chief of Defence Staff Once Told Me to ‘Endure’ Harassment
Ruth Ogunleye, the soldier discharged after accusing senior officers of harassment and sexual abuse, has revealed that Chief of Defense Staff Christopher Gwabin Musa once advised her to ‘endure’ the…
After FIJ’s Story, SmartCash PSB Fixes Customer’s Account Issue, Refunds Her N99,846
I just received my money and was pleasantly surprised. I cannot thank you and your organisation enough, for both extreme generosity and swiftness of action. The above were the words…
The Freedom of Information Jurisdiction: Journalism, Justice and the Journey to Accountability in Nigeria
Conflicts over access to information and the application of the government’s security architecture have revealed systemic problems with Nigeria’s laws, leadership and governance processes. In this struggle, there is a…
‘FG Can Stop Terrorists in 6 Months If We’re Serious’ — Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume, representing the Southern Borno district, has claimed that the Nigerian government could end banditry and address terror groups within six months if it got serious. He made…
REPORT: FG Pledged Net Zero by 2060. 42 of 62 Oil Companies Had No Climate Plan in 2023
In 2021, Nigeria made a pledge to reach net zero by 2060 but two-thirds — 42 out of 62 — of the oil companies in Nigeria audited by the National…
REPORT: Despite FG’s Job Claims, 1.2 Million Nigerians Gave Up on Job Search in Early 2024
Over a million Nigerians gave up on job hunting in early 2024 despite the Federal Government’s job creation claims, FIJ can report. This data was gleaned from the National Labour…