'Fisayo Soyombo
@fisayosoyombo
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Seeker, digger & teller of hidden stories. Fanatic Nigerian. Incurable Liverpool fan. Fitness junkie. Founder/E-in-C, @fijnigeria. IG: fixayosoyombo
Joined June 2012
I spent five days in a police cell and eight in prison — to track corruption in Nigeria’s criminal justice system. UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATION (I): Bribery, bail for sale… Lagos police station where innocent civilians are jailed and criminals are recycled https://t.co/vBNAhgkIHe
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Now published: my latest undercover investigation for @fijnigeria.
On Nov 29, 2024 — exactly one year ago — when the Nigerian army announced my arrest at a crude oil bunkering site, nearly everyone thought the story was “dead”. Only that the story is alive, and now you will read it. My next undercover investigation for @fijnigeria is ready.
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On the day we stole Nigeria’s crude oil, we bribed the Nigerian army to look the other way, then the ‘IGP Squad’ came to offer us protection for a fee. UNDERCOVER: With Police, Army On Your Side, You Can Also Become An Illegal Crude Oil Bunkerer
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Investigative journalist ‘Fisayo Soyombo spent three months in 2024 embedding himself with illegal crude oil bunkerers.
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In 2023, Omokri Vowed to 'Never Work With Drug Baron Tinubu'. Guess Who's Working With Who Now?
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Omokri, a former aide to Goodluck Jonathan, has transmogrified from being a vocal critic of Tinubu to being his ambassador-nominee.
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FIJ's Sodeeq Atanda Wins Journalism Award for FUOYE VC Story That Fetched Him Police Detention
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The award recognises exceptional contributions to journalism, fact-checking, media innovation, and community-centred...
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@fisayosoyombo Fisayo Soyombo just dropped the first teaser of his year long undercover dive into Nigeria’s crude oil theft mafia 11 days after vanishing with a see you in 7-10 days. The man said “BRB” and came back with a bomb. Nigeria is not ready.
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On Nov 29, 2024 — exactly one year ago — when the Nigerian army announced my arrest at a crude oil bunkering site, nearly everyone thought the story was “dead”. Only that the story is alive, and now you will read it. My next undercover investigation for @fijnigeria is ready.
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I’ll be out of circulation for seven to 10 days to attend to work requiring undivided attention. In that time, I’ll be off all social media platforms, and I’ll be unable to answer emails, messages or phone calls. For urgent social justice story tips to FIJ, please email
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MTN Easily Takes N25,000 from Kwara Customer. Now, They're Too Busy to Install Her Router
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Oloruntoba made a payment for the FiberX installation on October 3, with a promise from Adekunle Rasaki, MTN's agent, to carry it out within.
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A country where brigadier-generals get slaughtered by terrorists but deluded civilians think they're safe🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
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CONFIRMED: Brigadier General Captured by ISWAP Despite Military's Denial
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With this statement, several social media pages began refuting the original publications and claiming Uba had returned to base.
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria without Victor Osimhen were like tea without sugar. Once Osimhen left the field injured, Nigeria fell apart and stood absolutely zero chance!
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Nigeria’s Surveillance Regulation Lets Agencies Spy on You First, Ask Permission Later
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The oversight issues, most importantly, could mean the difference between freedom and incarceration for citizens and journalists in Nigeria.
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Audit Shows 'N1.44trn Missing' From CBN, Yet Cardoso Can't Explain
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SERAP has asked Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Yemi Cardoso to explain how N3 trillion left the apex bank's treasury in seven days.
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Nigeria’s National Council on Education has effectively silenced the voices of its own people by scrapping mother tongue education, undermining the very languages that BBC Igbo, Hausa, and Yoruba services have worked tirelessly to promote. https://t.co/YdXbnp2mZj
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In a stunning move, Nigeria’s National Council on Education has effectively silenced the voices of its own people by scrapping mother tongue education, undermining the very languages that BBC Igbo…
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Nigerian Journalist Mathew Ojoduma Wasting Away in Detention in Benin Republic for 9 Months on False Terrorism Charges
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Ayeni, ex-editor of FIJ, was similarly on a reporting assignment when the Beninese authorities arrested him, branding him a jihadist.
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Ogun Govt Forgets About Primary School Pupils in Windowless Buildings Inside Forest Reserve
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Schoolchildren at St. Peter's Anglican Primary School in Area J4 of Omo Forest Reserve in the Ijebu East area of Ogun State have been left...
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Today, we're taking you back to the classroom where excitement was in the air, smiles were endless, and you could literally feel the energy of possibility. We often talk about "making a difference," but sometimes we forget to pause and see it. So here it is: the difference looks
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Gabon's worst mistake was getting that equaliser against Nigeria. Should've let the game end 0-1 in regulation time. Now they're gonna get a mauling from the Super Eagles. A real hiding! #NGAGBN
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It’s been a long time I saw the Super Eagles of Nigeria play this good. Hunger, dribbles, passing accuracy, technical efficiency. Just monstrous control of the game. We’d have had no business with the playoffs if we played half the qualifiers like this. #NGAGAB
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