IBD Dende

‘Malicious Slander’ — Groups Defend IBD Dende Over Smuggling Accusations

Apr 18, 2024. by Philip Ibitoye

founder of IBD Dende Foundation, Ibrahim Egugungbohun Dende, better known as IBD Dende.

IBD Dende has been the subject of allegations of smuggling in recent weeks. An investigative report in February 2024 named him among alleged smugglers whom corrupt Customs official allegedly allow to operate freely. However, he has denied these accusations as a witch-hunt. Eko Hot Blog reports that groups under the umbrella of the Coalition of … Read more

Fisayo Soyombo And Customs: A Mockery Of ‘See Something, Say Something’

Apr 9, 2024.Apr 9, 2024. by Philip Ibitoye

On February 21, 2024, investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo released a blockbuster report detailing his time going undercover as a smuggler in Nigeria. His experience uncovered the deep alleged corruption within the ranks of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The investigative reporter, through the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), narrated how the NCS top brass connived … Read more