The 6th Division of the Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo on suspicion of involvement in illegal oil bunkering activities. Soyombo, the founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), has reportedly been detained for three days, according to Naija News. In response, the FIJ issued a statement on Friday, … Read more
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has denied reports that he collected ₦2 billion from former Professor Mahmood Yakubu to facilitate his reappointment as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Senate President (Media), Ola Awoniyi, said the report by SaharaReporters is “yet another … Read more
Director General of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila, may face the Economic Financial Crimes Commission over monumental fraud and misappropriation of public funds running into several billions of naira. The detailed revelation of the alleged fraudulent activities going on at the commission was contained in a 12-paged query issued to Gbajabiamila by … Read more
On Wednesday, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari was announced as the new Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari following the death of the former CoS, Abba Kyari. Despite all effort of the present Government to sell him as an experienced and capable representative, Gambari has been alleged to have used his position in helping Nigerian tyrants … Read more
Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, is already warming up to stage an elaborate birthday party for his mother, Alhaja Lateefat Olufunke Gbajabiamila, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, starting from today, March 2. The fanfare and lavish celebration to mark the woman’s 90th birthday is expected to run until March 10 in the … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has finally released the convener of the RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore. Ekohotblog reports that Sowore, a former Presidential candidate was released on Thursday evening, December 5 after spending 124 days in detention. This was disclosed by an online news platform, Sahara Reporters, which is owned by the pro-democracy activist. … Read more