Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ)

A Bike Rider Couldn't Afford the Bribe Demanded by Police. The Consequence? Two Years in Jail | FIJ His motorcycle, the only means of survival, was taken away by the police. “I now manage with the token I earn at a nearby bakery,” Aminu told FIJ.https://fij.ng/article/a-bike-rider-couldnt-afford-the-bribe-demanded-by-police-the-consequence-two-years-in-jail/ …

Adeboye on Omicron COVID-19 Variant: The World Has Failed to Apologise to God | FIJ “What got me more concerned is that Omicron is not a baby of COVID-19; it is the grandchild of COVID-19. That is why it is moving faster, but softer," @PastorEAAdeboyehttps://fij.ng/article/adeboye-on-omicron-covid-19-variant-the-world-has-failed-to-apologise-to-god/ …

Autopsy Reveals Sylvester Oromoni Died of Lung Injury | FIJ The family waited for the Lagos State Government to conduct a second autopsy and ensure justice but they were rather acting funny – Perris Oromonihttps://fij.ng/article/autopsy-reveals-sylvester-oromoni-died-of-lung-injury/ …

After Omicron in 2021, Israel Begins 2022 With Florona Virus | FIJ The instance of double infection was identified in a lady who entered the Rabin Medical Centre this week to give birth.https://fij.ng/article/after-omicron-in-2021-israel-begins-2022-with-florona-virus/ …

We've Heavily Re-Equipped the Military, Buhari Says in New Year's Day Speech | FIJ “There is no doubt that the issue of security remains at the front burner of priority areas that this administration has given utmost attention to,” he said.https://fij.ng/article/weve-heavily-re-equipped-the-military-buhari-says-in-new-years-day-speech/ …

FULL TEXT: Buhari's New Year Message to Nigerians Buhari called for unity to combat the security challenges that defined 2021.https://fij.ng/article/full-text-buharis-new-year-message-to-nigerians/ …

After 'SportyBet Compromised Gambler's Data', Fraudster Empties His Bank Account | FIJ "I thought I was dreaming. I saw debit alerts of N30,000, N30,000, N1,000, N500, and N500,” Dede told FIJhttps://fij.ng/article/after-sportybet-compromised-gamblers-data-fraudster-empties-his-bank-account/ …

FIJ Published Over 40 Investment Scam Stories in 2021. Here Are the Top Five | FIJ FIJ published several other similar stories and released a directory of investment scammers. https://fij.ng/article/fij-published-over-40-investment-scam-stories-in-2021-here-are-the-top-five/ …

Protected by a Police DIG, Cypterix Company's Muiz Ibrahim Walks Free After 'Robbing Investors of N800m' | FIJ With impressive offers, 19-year-old Muiz Ibrahim, the CEO of Cypterix Company, defrauded over 500 Nigerians to the tune of N800 million.https://fij.ng/article/protected-by-a-police-dig-cypterix-companys-muiz-ibrahim-walks-free-after-robbing-investors-of-n800m/ …

Ahead of the Rest of the World, New Zealand Ushers In 2022 With Fireworks | FIJ For New Zealanders, being ahead of the Greenwich Meridian Time (GMT) by 12 hours means they get to see new years first, while the rest of the world catches up.https://fij.ng/article/ahead-of-the-rest-of-the-world-new-zealand-ushers-in-2022-with-fireworks/ …

Nine Months on, NAF Yet to Reveal Whereabouts of Missing Alpha Jet | FIJ The aircraft went missing on March 31, after losing radar contact with an air force base in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State.https://fij.ng/article/nine-months-on-naf-yet-to-reveal-wherabouts-of-missing-alpha-jet/ …

Benue University's Security Officer Rapes, Impregnates His 11-Year-Old Maid | FIJ “She joined them at Makurdi when she was 10,” a family source told FIJ. “She would later be raped consistently by her aunt’s husband until she was impregnated.”https://fij.ng/article/benue-universitys-security-officer-rapes-impregnates-his-11-year-old-maid/ …

FULL TEXT: Nnamdi Kanu's End-of-Year Message to Followers | FIJ "He advised that any information about him should proceed from the appropriate channel and must be verified to confirm its authenticity," @EjioforBar, his lawyer, wrote.https://fij.ng/article/full-text-nnamdi-kanus-end-of-year-message-to-followers/ …