In Nigeria, at Least 56 Journalists Attacked and Harassed as Protests Roil Region
“He hit me with a gun butt,” Premium Times newspaper reporter, Yakubu Mohammed told the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), recalling how he was struck by a police officer while…
When Will Police Release Anambra ‘Killer Cop’ for Investigation? A Victim’s Family Wants to Know
The family of Nnamdi Daniel Emeh, an Anambra corps member who has been in detention for over a year despite perfecting bail conditions, has called on the Nigeria Police Force…
Police Silent on Lagos Policeman Who ‘Defiled’ 17-Year-Old in July
The Lagos State Police Command is yet to provide updates on its investigation into a case against one of its senior officers accused of defiling a 17-year-old girl in his…
Terrorists Kill Abducted Sokoto Monarch Who Called FG to Save Him
Isa Mohammed Bawa, the Sokoto monarch who was kidnapped in July along the Sokoto-Sabon Birni Road of Sokoto State and appealed to the government for help in a viral video,…
Wema Bank Resolves 8-Month Refund Issue for Kogi Engineer, Thanks to FIJ’s Intervention
Wema Bank has refunded N117,000 deducted from the account of Abu Opeyemi, a Kogi engineer, for a loan he did not take, after an intervention by FIJ. The bank processed…
JUST IN: State Remands Akeem Akewe, Man Who ‘Raped’ 14-Year-Old in Lagos
Lagos law enforcement has successfully arraigned and remanded Akeem Akewe, the landlord’s son who raped a 14-year-old girl in the Alakuko area of Lagos. The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual…
How Dana Air Held Nigerians to Ransom After 2 Safety Suspensions in 2 Years
On April 24, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) announced it was suspending the operations of Dana Air, a domestic airline operator, due to safety concerns. The notice was issued…
Lagos ‘Agent’ Sells Active SIM, Airtel Offers New Buyer No Help
Akinola Omotola, a Lagos resident, bought a router device that Airtel had advertised came with a free SIM and free N20,000 worth of data on Thursday. When he attempted registering…
Dana Air Fails to Make N224,170 Refund to Lagos Resident Since 2022
In July 2022, Emeka Obilor, a Lagos State resident, felt it was wise he plan for an important event he needed to attend in Enugu State with his entire family.…
Ministry of Labour Yet to Pay 5 Months Arrears to 373 Staff Employed in 2017
Staff members of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment who were employed in 2017 are being owed salary arrears for October, November and December 2017, as well as January…