‘Black Axe, a Nigerian Cult, Now a Big Irish Problem’
The Black Axe, a global confraternity which originated from Nigeria, has been described as the group that runs the biggest criminal operation in the world. This claim was made by…
FACT-CHECK: On Tinubu’s Certificate, There’s Evidence BBC Africa Is Wrong
BBC Africa published a report on President Bola Tinubu’s certificate, titled ‘Bola Tinubu diploma: No evidence Nigeria’s president forged college record’, on Wednesday. FIJ has found inconsistencies in the report…
JUST IN: House of Reps Seat Empty as Abdulkadir Danbuga Dies
Abdulkadir Danbuga, the member of the National Assembly representing Isa-Sabon-Birnin Federal Constituency in Sokoto State, has died, leaving a legislative seat empty. The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) confirmed Danbuga’s death…
Customer Pulled Out of Buying House After Paying N5m. Ochacho Homes Has Denied Him Refund for 2 Years
In March 2021, Ifeanyichukwu Magboh, a businessman, purchased two houses in Idu Gwari estate, Abuja. Magboh found an option he could afford and purchased the buildings in the name of…
More Civil Servants Complain About WACS Deduction, But IPPIS Says Its Loan Management
Following FIJ’s report on questionable loan deductions on Sunday, more civil servants have raised concerns about deductions that read “WACS Loan Account” from their September salaries, but the Integrated Payroll…
After Gulping $10b in 43 Years, Ajaokuta Steel Is Still ‘Almost Ready’
Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s vice president, said on Sunday that President Bola Tinubu planned to rely on the Ajaokuta Steel Complex to create 500,000 jobs. Ajaokuta Steel has been a Nigerian…
Aero Contractors Pockets Customer’s N1m After Cancelling Flight
An Abuja-based staffer of Cacelyn Travel and Tours has accused Aero Contractors of withholding his client’s N1,080,675 for over two months. The staffer, who chose to be anonymous, told FIJ…
INVESTIGATION: ‘Hello Baba’ Scammers Who Dupe Random Phone Users With Fake Recharge Cards Have ‘Headquarters’ in Ile-Ife
If you are a phone user in Nigeria, chances are you have spoken to or received an unsolicited text message containing fake recharge cards from some individuals claiming to have…
‘They Came With Sticks and Guns’ — Singer Skales Narrates Traumatic Encounter With EFCC Officials
Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, a rapper and singer known as Skales, has described his encounter with some Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officials, who broke into his home around 4…
Sanwo-Olu May Not Let Drambi Vandi Die for Killing Bolanle Raheem. Here’s Why
“And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him; Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth:…