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Covers:  Investigation, Politics, Human Rights, Security, Judiciary, Socio Justice and also specialize on Fashion, Music and Culture review
Editor | Award-Winning Journalist with @nigeriantribune — f-write @IJNet, ex @DailyPostNGR || @cijournalism Source Protection Programme alumnus ~ suffix FFPS •

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Convicted murderer on death row hosts TikTok live sessions, runs businesses from Nigerian prison

Convicted murderer on death row hosts TikTok live sessions, runs businesses from Nigerian prison

While on death row for a 2016 murder, Elijah Oyebode is active on TikTok, achieving Level 20 gifting status a…

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₦3.8bn Road: How Federal payments outpaced progress on Ibadan's Ayegun-Oleyo Road

₦3.8bn Road: How Federal payments outpaced progress on Ibadan's Ayegun-Oleyo Road

More than ₦1.6 billion in federal payments has already been released for the reconstruction of the 17-kilomet…

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Human rights violation worsens in Africa as governments use 'kill-switch', enforce internet censo...

Human rights violation worsens in Africa as governments use 'kill-switch', enforce internet censo...

The most populous black country, Nigeria, saw the sharpest drop in internet freedom in 2021, while other Afri…

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UNDERCOVER: Police, brothel owners make millions as child prostitution, sex trafficking reign in ...

UNDERCOVER: Police, brothel owners make millions as child prostitution, sex trafficking reign in ...

In this undercover investigation, our reporter, Sikiru Obarayese, exposed how security operatives abet child …

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Inside Nigeria's expanding drug crisis despite NDLEA's crackdown

Inside Nigeria's expanding drug crisis despite NDLEA's crackdown

By 2023 the phrase “On Colos” had embedded itself in street slang and Afrobeats lyrics. It circulates under m…

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SPECIAL REPORT: Osun judiciary in shambles [PHOTOS]

SPECIAL REPORT: Osun judiciary in shambles [PHOTOS]

On Thursday, August 5, 2021, in the lobby of the Osun State High Court Complex, second floor; some magistrate…

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Journalists, regulators, civil society demand stronger digital platform accountability

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By Sikiru Obarayese Verified
| Nigerian Tribune Verified
Investigations into TikTok prison streams, deepfake scams, and INEC impersonation presented as evidence of Nigeria’s growing digital accountability gap Participants at a multistakeholder dialogue on online safety and platform accountability held in Abuja on Wednesday have called for stronger scrutiny of technology platforms operating in Nigeria, warning that the growing influence of digital companies over what Nigerians see, share and believe has created an accountability gap that neither...
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Osun: ZLP candidate seeks bipartisan approach, offers support to Adeleke

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By Sikiru Obarayese Verified
| Nigerian Tribune Verified
The candidate for the Zenith Labour Party in the recent governorship election in Osun State, Engr. John Adesuyi, has called for a bipartisan approach to governance and expressed his willingness to collaborate with the Adeleke administration to implement key development programs. In a statement he personally signed on Tuesday, Adesuyi emphasized that the priority now should be on building Osun, setting aside political differences in light of the election’s conclusion.
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Osun: NDC candidate hails Adeleke’s victory, commends voters

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By Sikiru Obarayese Verified
| Nigerian Tribune Verified
Hon. Aloba Gideon, the NDC candidate for Ijesa South Federal Constituency, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the 2026 Osun State governorship election, describing the outcome as a victory for democracy and a reflection of the will of the people. In a statement following the declaration of the result, Aloba commended the people of Osun State for exercising their democratic rights and standing firmly behind their choice at the polls.
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Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF), Courage in Journalism

2021 - Investigative Journalism

Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) 2021 Courage in Journalism Award for bravery and perseverance in journalism for Nigeria.

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Investigative Reporters and Editors Award

2021 - Reporter

DAILY POST Nigeria Reporter of the Year Award

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