Ex-Taraba Gov, Permanent Secretary Arraigned for N27b Fraud
Darius Dickson Ishaku, the former governor of Taraba State, was arraigned before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, for alleged fraud on Monday. The Economic and Financial Crimes…
‘It Was Just Social Media Suspension’ — Suspended Prison Official Exposes Futility of Interior Minister’s Action
Michael Anugwa, one of the two suspended officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has told the House of Representatives that his suspension was just “a social media suspension”. Anugwa…
Nigerian Heartbroken After Returning Home From Banned Benin University Without a Degree
When the Federal Government of Nigeria declared degree certificates issued by some universities in Benin Republic and Togo invalid, the dreams of many students were shattered. Ojuede Ojuejo (pseudonym), a…
‘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…