FIJ
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Civil Society Organisation, Citizens' Gavel, has described the arrest and detention of investigative journalist and founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo, by the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as a dangerous precedent to press freedom in Nigeria. The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) revealed on…
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The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo at an illegal oil bunkering site in the Niger Delta region. The arrest, which sparked widespread concern and condemnation, occurred during an operation against oil theft and pipeline vandalism. The confirmation follows public outcry over Soyombo’s detention, with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism…
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Founder and editor-in-chief of the Foundation for Investigative Journalists (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo, has alleged operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) are planning to arrest him. In a report on the FIJ website which quoted an unnamed security source, Soyombo, known for his daring undercover and adventurous investigations, claimed the DSS planned to carry…
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The game of musical chairs at the top of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) continued on Sunday with Rivers United of Port Harcourt returning to the top spot. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rivers United beat visiting Kano Pillars 1-0 to return to the top position with 29 points after…
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The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, has urged the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation, to boost its funding to address pressing capital project needs. The Acting Rector of NCAT, Mr Joseph Imalighwe, made this appeal on Sunday in Lagos. He also expressed excitement over the recertification of the International Civil Aviation…
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The maiden Chinua Achebe Airport Christmas Trade Fair kicked off on Sunday at the expansive car park of the facility in Umueri. Speaking at the inauguration of the Airport Christmas Trade Fair, Mr Martin Nwafor, Managing Director of Chinua Achebe Airport Umueri said no fewer than 50 exhibitors had indicated to take part in the…
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The Ambrose Alli Alumni Association, FCT Chapter, has appealed to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to fulfil his promise to revitalise Ambrose Alli University (AAU). Dr Clifford Omozeghian, the Worldwide President of the Alumni Association, made the call at the 3rd Annual Lecture Series/Wazobia Cultural Day and End of the Year Dinner and Award Night…
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Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has promised to support Abakiliki FC in their bid to gain promotion to the elite league. Abakiliki FC are featuring in the 2024/2025 Nigeran National League (NNL), which is the second division of the country’s league and the governor believes that with massive support, the team will gain promotion…
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reminded Liverpool fans of his six Premier League titles in the past seven seasons after he was taunted towards the end of Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Anfield. Guardiola was met with chants of "you're getting sacked in the morning" from the home support after City suffered a sixth defeat in…
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The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion on Marine Bridge for repair work lasting from Dec. 4, 2024 to Feb. 25, 2025. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Osiyemi said that during the repair works, motorists were enjoined to use alternative routes. “Motorists from…
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Liverpool opened up a nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League as Manchester City's crisis deepened in a 2-0 defeat at Anfield on