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Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo thanks Nigerians after release from army detention

Investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, has thanked Nigerians and the media for their solidarity and advocacy, which he says were instrumental in securing his release from Nigerian Army’s detention. In a statement on Saturday, following his release , Soyombo who was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday and detained for three days, recounted his experience,
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Investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, has thanked Nigerians and the media for their solidarity and advocacy, which he says were instrumental in securing his release from Nigerian Army’s detention. In a statement on Saturday, following his release , Soyombo who was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday and detained for three days, recounted his experience,

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Alleged illegal oil bunkering: Investigative journalist, Soyombo breaks silence after release

Fisayo Soyombo, founder of Foundation for Investigative Journalism, FIJ, has reacted to his detention by the Nigerian Army 6 Division over alleged involvement in illegal oil bunkering. DAILY POST reports that FIJ had raised that it’s founder was detained by the army, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Clearing the air, the army in a statement issued
Alleged illegal oil bunkering: Investigative journalist, Soyombo breaks silence after release

Fisayo Soyombo, founder of Foundation for Investigative Journalism, FIJ, has reacted to his detention by the Nigerian Army 6 Division over alleged involvement in illegal oil bunkering.

DAILY POST reports that FIJ had raised that it’s founder was detained by the army, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Clearing the air, the army in a statement issued on Friday by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 6 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah said the journalist was arrested alongside other suspected oil thieves at an illegal oil bunkering site.

Following uproar from some quarters, the army on Friday night bowed to pressure and released Soyombo.

Reacting to the events, Soyombo in a statement on Saturday thanked Nigerians for demanding his release.

He said, “I’m a free man today because of your social media engagements with #FreeFisayoNow and the publications/broadcasts by the traditional media. And I can prove it.

“After my arrest at about 2am on Wednesday, I was grilled by different levels of the Army until deep into the night. I didn’t return to my cell until at least 11pm on Wednesday. My case was then forwarded to a superior office that was to interrogate me on Thursday.

“Surprisingly, Thursday was uneventful; from morning until night, this office never sent for me. I soon learnt the Army would take “as long as it wanted” to conduct their “investigation” just to establish that I was indeed an investigative journalist.

“To my utmost surprise, on Friday morning, at about 11am or thereabouts, I was retrieved from my cell for transfer to the Military Intelligence Brigade (MIB). It was during the transfer that someone who ran into me asked to know my name, after which they said: “You’re the one; you’re in the news.”

“Without your pressure, I’d still be in that cell by now, away from civilisation and held incommunicado. So, yes, my freedom is your freedom. This victory exists because of you, you and you. Thank you”!

Alleged illegal oil bunkering: Investigative journalist, Soyombo breaks silence after release

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US approves $385m arms sales to Taiwan

The United States has approved the proposed sale of spare parts for fighter jets and radar systems, as well as communications equipment, to Taiwan in deals valued at $385 million, a US agency said Friday. While Washington does not have official diplomatic relations with Taipei, it remains the island’s most important backer and biggest arms
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The United States has approved the proposed sale of spare parts for fighter jets and radar systems, as well as communications equipment, to Taiwan in deals valued at $385 million, a US agency said Friday. While Washington does not have official diplomatic relations with Taipei, it remains the island’s most important backer and biggest arms

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Delta gov congratulates Okonjo-Iweala on reappointment as WTO DG

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her reappointment as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation on Friday. The governor said Okonjo-Iweala, an illustrious Deltan from Ogwashi-Uku, was a two-time Minister of Finance, who led Nigeria’s economy to exit foreign debt obligations during her first term under former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
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Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her reappointment as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation on Friday. The governor said Okonjo-Iweala, an illustrious Deltan from Ogwashi-Uku, was a two-time Minister of Finance, who led Nigeria’s economy to exit foreign debt obligations during her first term under former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

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Yobe, labour unions seal N70,000 minimum wage deal

The Yobe State Government and organised labour in the state have agreed to implement the new national minimum wage of N70,000, effective December 2024. Secretary to the State Government and Chairman of the N70,000 Minimum Wage Committee, Baba Wali, disclosed that after extensive negotiations, the committee recommended the wage increase to Governor Mai Mala Buni,
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The Yobe State Government and organised labour in the state have agreed to implement the new national minimum wage of N70,000, effective December 2024. Secretary to the State Government and Chairman of the N70,000 Minimum Wage Committee, Baba Wali, disclosed that after extensive negotiations, the committee recommended the wage increase to Governor Mai Mala Buni,

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Kano DisCo begins installation of free 4,000 prepaid meters

The Kano Electricity Distribution Company says it has commenced the installation of over 4,000 prepaid meters for Band A and Band B customers. The KEDCO management, in a statement on Friday, said the meter installation would be done under the Meter Acquisition Fund initiative introduced by the Federal Government. The company said it had engaged
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The Kano Electricity Distribution Company says it has commenced the installation of over 4,000 prepaid meters for Band A and Band B customers. The KEDCO management, in a statement on Friday, said the meter installation would be done under the Meter Acquisition Fund initiative introduced by the Federal Government. The company said it had engaged

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Man kills self in Ogun apartment

A man identified as Fatai Hamzat has been found dead in his apartment on Oremeji Street, Ijeun Tuntun, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The Ogun State Police Command informed PUNCH Online on Saturday that Hamzat’s body was discovered around 7am on Friday. “I had just returned from church when I noticed Azeez’s motorcycle parked in
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A man identified as Fatai Hamzat has been found dead in his apartment on Oremeji Street, Ijeun Tuntun, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The Ogun State Police Command informed PUNCH Online on Saturday that Hamzat’s body was discovered around 7am on Friday. “I had just returned from church when I noticed Azeez’s motorcycle parked in

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Chinese-born crypto entrepreneur eats $6.2m banana artwork

A Chinese-born cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Justin Sun, recently followed through on his promise to consume the banana from the controversial artwork Comedian, a piece valued at $6.2 million (£4.9 million). The artwork, created by Maurizio Cattelan in 2019, features a banana duct-taped to a wall, and Sun secured it at a Sotheby’s auction in New York
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A Chinese-born cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Justin Sun, recently followed through on his promise to consume the banana from the controversial artwork Comedian, a piece valued at $6.2 million (£4.9 million). The artwork, created by Maurizio Cattelan in 2019, features a banana duct-taped to a wall, and Sun secured it at a Sotheby’s auction in New York

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2027 presidency: Shehu Sani kicks against suspension of Arewa Chairman

Senator Shehu Sani, former federal lawmaker, has kicked against the suspension of the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, National Chairman, Mr. Mamman Mike Osuman over his recent remarks on the 2027 presidential election. DAILY POST recalls that Osuman had in a statement he issued in Kaduna State, said that the North would back a northern candidate
2027 presidency: Shehu Sani kicks against suspension of Arewa Chairman

Senator Shehu Sani, former federal lawmaker, has kicked against the suspension of the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, National Chairman, Mr. Mamman Mike Osuman over his recent remarks on the 2027 presidential election.

DAILY POST recalls that Osuman had in a statement he issued in Kaduna State, said that the North would back a northern candidate for the presidency in 2027.

However, the forum swiftly suspended him, claiming that the statement was issued without consultation or discussion with other leaders and members of the ACF.

Reacting to the suspension, Shehu Sani in a post on his official X handle on Friday, said the ACF chairman should not have been suspended for airing his opinion.

The former lawmaker wrote, “The ACF Chairman should not have been suspended for airing his opinion. The content of his speech is not completely out of order.

“The only problem may be that his opinion can be interpreted as that of the organization he leads”.

2027 presidency: Shehu Sani kicks against suspension of Arewa Chairman