Following his release from detention, investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has alleged deep-seated collusion between security agencies and illegal oil bunkers, warning that illegal oil bunkering cannot be eradicated in Nigeria without addressing internal corruption. Soyombo, who was detained by the Nigerian Army at 2 a.m. on Wednesday, shared his ordeal and concerns while speaking on…
The Foundation for Investigative Journalism, FIJ, has announced that its founder, Fisayo Soyombo, has been released from detention by the Nigerian Army. DAILY POST had reported that Soyombo and others were arrested for oil bunkering and have been in the custody of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt for three days. However, military authorities stated…
Nigerian investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo, who was arrested by the Nigerian Army, has been released. Mr Soyombo was released on Friday evening. His colleague, Daniel Ojukwu, confirmed his release to PREMIUM TIMES. This newspaper learnt that he was released after a Nigerian committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) intervened in his case. The…
The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has refuted claims circulating on social media that it unlawfully detained investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo in Port Harcourt. In a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, the Army clarified that Mr Soyombo’s arrest occurred during a raid linked to…
The police public relations officer (PPRO), Ademuyiwa Adejobi, has refuted claims that the Nigerian police have declared that Fisayo Soyombo, founder and editor-in-chief of Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), was wanted. However, he acknowledged “two or three weighty allegations” against him and his platform. Speaking on the evening programme “Politics Today” on Channels Television, Adejobi…
