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Abimbola Abatta
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Journalist, Foundation for Investigative Journalism
Lagos
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Biography
Abimbola Abatta is an investigative journalist and poet residing in Lagos State, Nigeria. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Literary Studies from the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State. Abimbola is passionate about development journalism and enjoys telling stories that draw attention to human rights issues, gender-based violence, social injustice, marginalisation and abuse of power, among others. She was a 2021/2022 fellow at the African Liberty Writing Fellowship. She is currently a journalist at the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), where she is fulfilling her dream of using words to inspire change.
enterprise software, enterprise technology
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By Abimbola Abatta Verified| Foundation for Investigative Journalism Verified The Senate suspended Natasha Akpoti-Udughan, the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, for six months on Thursday. Her suspension came amid the sexual harassment claims she made against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. She formally petitioned the Senate over the claims on Wednesday, but the petition was deemed “dead on arrival”
By Abimbola Abatta Verified| Foundation for Investigative Journalism Verified As predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) in February, rain is expected to start later than usual in Plateau and seven northern states. Residents of Takkas, a rural community in Plateau’s Pankshin Local Government Area (LGA), are worried. Takkas residents have been battling terrible roads for years, and when the rainy season starts, accompanied by flooding, movement becomes difficult on the road
By Abimbola Abatta Verified| Foundation for Investigative Journalism Verified A woman who came out to support Senate President Godswill Akpabio at a protest said she did not know the story and accusations against the Akwa Ibom senator. Two groups of supporters, one on the side of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, and the other for Akpabio, protested at the National Assembly on Wednesday
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Foundation for Investigative Journalism
The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) Nigeria is an independent, not-for-profit organization established in June 2020 by Fisayo Soyombo. FIJ is dedicated to investigative journalism, aiming to combat injustice and hold power accountable by uncovering truths and making them accessible to the public. FIJ offers a range of investigative journalism services, including detailed reports on issues like corruption and social injustices, as well as undercover investigations to expose illegal activities. Their work promotes public awareness and seeks to influence decision-making and transparency in governance. FIJ has gained recognition for its impactful journalism, including awards from the Google News Initiative Challenge. Through its efforts, FIJ Nigeria plays a vital role in fostering accountability and transparency in the country.
Lagos, Nigeria
Founded: 2020