Investigative journalist and founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Shoyombo, has expressed worry over the increasing fear among young people about the journalism profession. He cited a climate fuelled by intimidation, legal harassment, and a government that…
We can confirm that our founder ‘Fisayo Soyombo has now been released by the Nigerian Army, following the intense media campaign you all mounted. FIJ acknowledges the Nigerian Army’s deliberate mischaracterisation to suggest an involvement in “illegal oil bunkering”. FIJ…
Following the report by Newsmax Nigeria early this morning, the Nigerian Army has confirmed that investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo was arrested at an illegal oil bunkering site. The army’s statement came in response to public outcry over Soyombo’s detention after…
A Nigerian Investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo has been detained by the Nigerian Army, Newsmax Nigeria has learnt. A statement released by Foundation For Investigative Journalism, FIJ, revealed that Soyombo was arrested three days ago. According to the statement, “The 6…
