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Daniel Ojukwu

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UNDERCOVER: With N45,000, I Got Valid Police Character Certificate for Kirikiri Prison Inmate

UNDERCOVER: With N45,000, I Got Valid Police Character Certificate for Kirikiri Prison Inmate

Police extortion is commonplace in Nigeria, so it did not surprise me when, in November 2023, some Nigerians …

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Shilla Boys Unmasked: Inside Adamawa's Den of Young Terrorists Snatching Phones and Lives

Shilla Boys Unmasked: Inside Adamawa's Den of Young Terrorists Snatching Phones and Lives

When the Adamawa State Government banned the operation of commercial motorcycles in the state's capital to cu…

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Corporate ‘Delulu’: Companies Hide Lawsuits From Investors, Violate IFRS

Corporate ‘Delulu’: Companies Hide Lawsuits From Investors, Violate IFRS

“In other western jurisdictions, you see the [claims and litigation] disclosures running into pages, but here…

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FACT-CHECK: How Mmesoma Ejikeme's Fake JAMB UTME Result Came About

FACT-CHECK: How Mmesoma Ejikeme's Fake JAMB UTME Result Came About

Mmesoma Ejikeme, a 19-year-old student, has come under fire for allegedly parading a fake JAMB UTME result.

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INSIDER: How Alaba Fire Started, and How Police Lied About It

INSIDER: How Alaba Fire Started, and How Police Lied About It

On Friday afternoon, reports of a fire outbreak in Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos State, went viral.T…

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FLASHBACK: The Day CJN Ariwoola Ruled That Forfeiture Means Punishment for Crime

FLASHBACK: The Day CJN Ariwoola Ruled That Forfeiture Means Punishment for Crime

a ruling in which Ariwoola, the CJN declared that forfeiture means "the loss of a right, privilege or propert…

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04.09.2026 Featured After FIJ’s Intervention, Lagos Anti-Cultism Police Release Wrongfully Arrested Driver

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By Daniel Ojukwu Verified
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The police anti-cultism squad in Daleko, Isolo, Lagos State, has released Benjamin Iyanam, an Uber driver whom they arrested at about 2:30 am on Friday. This follows Iyanam’s SOS to FIJ at 6:37 am. Upon receiving his message, this reporter approached the police to enquire about the reason for the detention. Iyanam’s message read, “I am at anti-cult by Iyana-Isolo, please help me out. They carried me at NNPC by 4 am. They asked me to make some calls so I can leave here.
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04.09.2026 Featured DISPLACED FROM BALLOTS: As Election Nears, Insecurity Suppresses IDPs’ Right to Vote

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By Daniel Ojukwu Verified
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The 2027 general election is a couple of days away. Weeks if you like. One may say in less than six months, but when January and February come around in the new year, the biggest talking point for Nigerians would be, “Who governs the country and 28 states for the next four years?” It is campaign season already, and every registered political party fielding a candidate is allowed to communicate their ideas and messages to win over as many registered voters as they can.
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03.09.2026 Featured ‘Submit to Us’: Another APC Politician Threatens, Warns Opposition to Stay Away From Electorate

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By Daniel Ojukwu Verified
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On Wednesday, a video clip emerged with Eze Paul Ituma, the newly sworn-in Chairman of Ohaukwu LGA, Ebonyi State, telling opposition to stay away from the LGA and submit to the All Progressives Congress (APC), his party.
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