• About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
  • Login
Vital News
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security
No Result
View All Result
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security
No Result
View All Result
Vital News
No Result
View All Result
Home National

#FREEFISAYONOW : IPC-SPJ Demands Immediate Release of Investigative Journalist, Fisayo Soyombo

Vital News by Vital News
November 29, 2024
in National, News
0
IPC To Hold Fifth Election Multi-Stakeholders’ Dialogue In Yola
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) hub of the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria has demanded immediate release of Nigerian investigative journalist and publisher of online newspaper, Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo.

The organisation on Friday made the demand in a statement signed by Melody Akinjiyan,
Press Freedom Officer, IPC.

Soyombo was arrested and detained by the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The statement said : ”
Information reaching the hub on Friday via @fijnigeria official X (formerly twitter) handle, indicates that Soyombo has been in the Army’s custody for the last three days.

“The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt has been detaining our founder ‘Fisayo Soyombo 3 days running. Journalism is not a crime,” FIJ said.

RelatedStories

Tinubu Lifts Emergency Rule In Rivers, Fubara, Deputy, Speaker Resume Tomorrow, September 18

Kidnappers Release Kogi Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Ezeamba

Our CNG Drivers Enjoy Life Insurance, Housing Loans, Earn Three Times The Minimum Wage – Dangote Refinery

President Tinubu Returns To Abuja

The statement further stated that : ” SPJ is deeply worried about Soyombo’s safety considering that he has previously faced threats and harassments over investigative reports he published.

“SPJ demands the immediate release of Fisayo Soyombo from the Nigerian Army’s custody.”
(vitalnewsngr.com)

Tags: ArmydetainfreeSoyombo
Previous Post

Gov. Ododo Mourns Victims Of Boat Mishap, Sympathises With Their Families

Next Post

PANDEF Urges Presidential Intervention On Itu – Calabar Road In Honour Of Late Senator Joseph Wayas

Vital News

Vital News

RelatedStories

BHPF : President Tinubu Approves Immediate Release Of N29,284,145,353.78 To 36 States,FCT
National

Tinubu Lifts Emergency Rule In Rivers, Fubara, Deputy, Speaker Resume Tomorrow, September 18

September 17, 2025
Catholic Priest Kidnapped In Kogi
News

Kidnappers Release Kogi Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Ezeamba

September 17, 2025
Our CNG Drivers Enjoy Life Insurance, Housing Loans, Earn Three Times The Minimum Wage – Dangote Refinery
News

Our CNG Drivers Enjoy Life Insurance, Housing Loans, Earn Three Times The Minimum Wage – Dangote Refinery

September 17, 2025
President Tinubu  Returns To Abuja
National

President Tinubu Returns To Abuja

September 16, 2025
Anti-graft Group, YPU, Decries Disrepair State Of Hospitals, Roads In Yobe In spite Alleged Release Of N1 trillion
Crime

Anti-graft Group, YPU, Decries Disrepair State Of Hospitals, Roads In Yobe In spite Alleged Release Of N1 trillion

September 16, 2025
Next Post
PANDEF Urges Presidential Intervention On Itu – Calabar Road In Honour Of Late Senator Joseph Wayas

PANDEF Urges Presidential Intervention On Itu - Calabar Road In Honour Of Late Senator Joseph Wayas

FG Says Floods Looming, Alerts Nigerians To Rising Levels Of Water In River Niger

Niger Govt. Confirms 22 Dead In Boat Mishap, 18 Bodies Recovered

Lagos To Deploy 2,000 CNG – Power Buses, 5,000 Taxis For Mass Transportation

Lagos State Unveils Revised Youth Policy, To Empower Over 10 Million Youths

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Follow Us

Recommended

Tinubu’s Presidency, Best Opportunity To Usher In A New Era For Nigeria – Afenifere

3 years ago

Buhari tasks World Bank, AfDB, others to activate $19bn fund for PAGGW’s activities

3 years ago
Easter : Be Hopeful Of A Better Country – Anglican Primate Tells Nigerians

Easter : Be Hopeful Of A Better Country – Anglican Primate Tells Nigerians

2 years ago
Those Upset About 2023 Election Outcome Should Wait For 2027 – Smart Adeyemi

Those Upset About 2023 Election Outcome Should Wait For 2027 – Smart Adeyemi

2 years ago

Instagram

    Please install/update and activate JNews Instagram plugin.

Categories

  • Agriculture/ Water/ Mineral
  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Culture
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Environment
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Gender
  • Health
  • Judiciary
  • Labour
  • National
  • News
  • Oil & Gas
  • Opinion
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Power
  • Religion
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Transport
  • Uncategorized

Topics

Abiodun Abuja APC arrest Atiku Bandits Bello Benue Buhari CBN cement Court Dangote death dies drugs Economy EFCC Election elections FG gunmen Hajj INEC Kano kidnap Kill Kogi Kwara Lagos NDLEA Niger Nigeria Ododo Ogun Oyo PDP Police Power refinery rescue road Security students Tinubu
No Result
View All Result

Highlights

President Tinubu Returns To Abuja

Anti-graft Group, YPU, Decries Disrepair State Of Hospitals, Roads In Yobe In spite Alleged Release Of N1 trillion

Your Allegation Of Cheaper Petrol Sales In Togo Misleading, Inaccurate – Dangote Refinery To DAPPMAN

NNPCL GCEO, Ojulari Calls For Stronger African Collaboration To Achieve Energy Security

President Tinubu Cuts Short Vacation Trip To France, Returns To Abuja Tomorrow, September 16

FG Approves Establishment Of Appeal Court In Abeokuta, Abiodun Assures Judicial Officers Of Support

Trending

BHPF : President Tinubu Approves Immediate Release Of N29,284,145,353.78 To 36 States,FCT
National

Tinubu Lifts Emergency Rule In Rivers, Fubara, Deputy, Speaker Resume Tomorrow, September 18

by Vital News
September 17, 2025
0

President Bola Tinubu has lifted the state of emergency rule in Rivers State. The President announced the...

Catholic Priest Kidnapped In Kogi

Kidnappers Release Kogi Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Ezeamba

September 17, 2025
Our CNG Drivers Enjoy Life Insurance, Housing Loans, Earn Three Times The Minimum Wage – Dangote Refinery

Our CNG Drivers Enjoy Life Insurance, Housing Loans, Earn Three Times The Minimum Wage – Dangote Refinery

September 17, 2025
President Tinubu  Returns To Abuja

President Tinubu Returns To Abuja

September 16, 2025
Anti-graft Group, YPU, Decries Disrepair State Of Hospitals, Roads In Yobe In spite Alleged Release Of N1 trillion

Anti-graft Group, YPU, Decries Disrepair State Of Hospitals, Roads In Yobe In spite Alleged Release Of N1 trillion

September 16, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
Vital News

Vital News is an online newspaper with a mission to uphold professional journalism by reporting and publishing only facts and figures-based news reports across Nigeria and beyond.

Recent News

  • Tinubu Lifts Emergency Rule In Rivers, Fubara, Deputy, Speaker Resume Tomorrow, September 18 September 17, 2025
  • Kidnappers Release Kogi Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Ezeamba September 17, 2025
  • Our CNG Drivers Enjoy Life Insurance, Housing Loans, Earn Three Times The Minimum Wage – Dangote Refinery September 17, 2025

Categories

  • Agriculture/ Water/ Mineral
  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Culture
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Environment
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Gender
  • Health
  • Judiciary
  • Labour
  • National
  • News
  • Oil & Gas
  • Opinion
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Power
  • Religion
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Transport
  • Uncategorized

© 2022 Vital News - . All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security

© 2022 Vital News - Vital News by Vital News.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In