Opeyemi Lawal - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

I am OpeyemI Lawal, I am an Investigative Reporter with @https://fij.ng/ - Foundation for Investigative Journalism. I am also a blog writer @rivendellng.com. I have experience from across three media genres except Tv. I used to be a broadcaster, newscaster and presenter at Vision FM, 92.9. I am ever learning and constantly looking for ways to grow.

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• Witness Says Military Men Invaded Ikeja Electric, Assaulted Staff Over Power Disconnection

  By Opeyemi Lawal Verified| Foundation for Investigative Journalism Verified Uniformed military officers invaded the headquarters of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IE) in Alausa, Lagos, on Thursday morning and assaulted staff after their power supply was disconnected. FIJ gathered that the officers, who were from the Sam Ethan Air Force Base in Ikeja, stormed the power distribution company’s office and physically assaulted staff over the disconnection. They also prevented anyone from entering or leaving the premises while attacking the employees

  By Opeyemi Lawal Verified · Foundation for Investigative Journalism

  Mar. 06, 2025

• Through Katsina’s Kidnapping Routes: How Terrorists Strike and Escape

  By Opeyemi Lawal Verified| Foundation for Investigative Journalism Verified On Sunday, four students of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, were abducted from their hostel in Paris Quarters behind their school. According to several media reports, the students’ hostel was attacked by a large group of terrorists (referred to as bandits) around 2:20 am. A consequence of their attack was the kidnapping of four students who have been identified as Wali Kayode (25), Fahad Muhammad (20), Emmanuel and one yet-to-be-identified student

  By Opeyemi Lawal Verified · Foundation for Investigative Journalism

  Mar. 05, 2025

• 36 Months On, Sanwo-Olu Can't Share Opebi-Mende-Ojota Bridge Completion Date

  By Opeyemi Lawal Verified| Foundation for Investigative Journalism Verified More than 36 months since the Lagos State Government started the construction of the Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge, it has yet to complete it. Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in a statement he shared about the project on his X page on Monday, praised the project’s benefits but failed to state when it would be completed. He also failed to acknowledge the delays that have stalled the project’s completion

  By Opeyemi Lawal Verified · Foundation for Investigative Journalism

  Mar. 03, 2025

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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.