#InvestigativeJournalism Archives

Jul

27

2026

Ikwuano Revenue Crisis: Famous Reporters Responds to Mayor Anthony Nwaubani’s Allegations (Part 1)

POLITICS#AnthonyNwaubani, #FamousReporters, #Ikwuano, #IkwuanoRevenueCrisis, #InvestigativeJournalism, #MediaEthics, #PressFreedom, #RevenueAllegations

Ikwuano Revenue Crisis: Famous Reporters Responds to Mayor Anthony Nwaubani's Allegations (Part 1) By Charity Uwakwe (Dist.) It is not in the character of Famous Group International, publishers of Famous Reporters.com, to respond to every baseless allegation or unfounded claim, particularly those that exist only in the imagination of certain individuals. However, for the sake of setting the record straight and ensuring that the good people of Ikwuano Local Government Area are adequately informed of the facts, we have deemed it necessary to issue this response. Our attention has been drawn to a statement issued by the media team of…

Jul

22

2026

By Famous Reporters

Ikwuano Revenue Scandal: Whistleblower Releases Payment Records After Alleged Threats, Says ‘I Can Prove Everything’

CRIME, POLITICS#AbiaNews, #AnthonyNwaubani, #IkwuanoRevenueScandal, #InvestigativeJournalism, #LocalGovernmentRevenue, #PrinceIhechiIgbokwe, #RevenueCollector, #Whistleblower

Ikwuano Revenue Scandal: Whistleblower Releases Payment Records After Alleged Threats, Says 'I Can Prove Everything' By Charity Uwakwe A former revenue collector says he has finally released the evidence he promised. After alleging threats to his life, Prince Ihechi Igbokwe has made public bank transfer receipts, WhatsApp records and other documents which he claims support his allegations against top officials of the Ikwuano Local Government. The allegations remain unproven, but the development has intensified public interest and renewed calls for an independent investigation. Prince Ihechi Igbokwe, a former Ikwuano Local Government revenue collector, has released bank transfer receipts, WhatsApp records…

Jul

20

2026

By Famous Reporters

I Can’t Sleep in My House: Ikwuano Revenue Collector Cries Out Over Threats Alleges Illegal Payments to Mayor, Wife

POLITICS#AbiaState, #AnthonyNwaubani, #InvestigativeJournalism, #PrinceIhechiIgbokwe, #RevenueAllegations, #Transparency, #Whistleblower, .#Ikwuano

I Can't Sleep in My House: Ikwuano Revenue Collector Cries Out Over Threats Alleges Illegal Payments to Mayor, Wife By Chimamanda Ezekiel Barely 24 hours after Famous Reporters published explosive allegations of suspected illegal revenue collections in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, the whistleblower behind the claims says he is now living in fear. Prince Ihechi Igbokwe, a former revenue collector, alleges that death threats and intimidation have forced him to abandon the safety of his home, prompting fresh calls for security agencies to investigate the allegations and ensure his protection. Prince Ihechi Igbokwe, a former revenue collector…

Jul

19

2026

By Famous Reporters

Ikwuano Revenue Collector Alleges Extortion by Mayor Anthony Nwaubani, Claims Threat to Life

METRO, POLITICS#AbiaState, #AnthonyNwaubani, #CorruptionAllegations, #IhechiIgbokwe, #IkwuanoRevenue, #InvestigativeJournalism, #LocalGovernment, #MrsNnennaNwaubani

Ikwuano Revenue Collector Alleges Extortion by Mayor Anthony Nwaubani, Claims Threat to Life By Our Correspondent "I fear for my life. If anything happens to me, let the world know why I spoke out." Those chilling words from an Ikwuano revenue collector have sparked fresh controversy as he levels serious allegations against top local government officials. A revenue collector in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Prince Ihechi. Igbokwe, has publicly appealed for protection after making a series of serious allegations recently in Ikwuano LGA of Abia State, against the council's Mayor, Dr. Anthony Nwaubani, and other officials. Igbokwe…

Jul

16

2026

By Famous Reporters

Mary Habila Death: Colleague Breaks Silence as Family Rejects Autopsy, Umahi Seeks Independent Forensic Probe

CRIME, NATIONAL NEWS#Autopsy, #DavidUmahi, #FederalMinistryOfWorks #DUFMS, #ForensicInvestigation, #InvestigativeJournalism, #MaryHabila, #MaryHabilaDeath

Mary Habila Death: Colleague Breaks Silenceas Family Rejects Autopsy, Umahi Seeks Independent Forensic Probe The mystery surrounding the sudden death of 26-year-old physiotherapist, Mary Habila has taken a dramatic turn after her colleague revealed the final moments they shared before tragedy struck. As fresh court documents emerge, Habila's family has rejected an autopsy despite calls for a forensic investigation, while the Minister of Works, David Umahi, insists the exact cause of death must be uncovered. The conflicting positions have intensified public interest and renewed demands for a transparent investigation. What happened to Mary Habila?Mary Habila, a nurse attached to the…

Jun

16

2026

By Famous Reporters

N19m Fraud Allegations: Ikwuano LGA Chairman’s N3.1bn Defamation Suit Against Journalist Stalls

POLITICS#AnthonyNwaubani, #DefamationSuit, #FOIAct, #IkwuanoLGA, #InvestigativeJournalism, #N19MillionFraud, #PublicFunds, #Tonyicheku

N19m Fraud Allegations: Ikwuano LGA Chairman's N3.1bn Defamation Suit Against Journalist Stalls By Chidinma Omar Did N19 million disappear from "Ikwuano LGA funds? As a high-profile defamation battle unfolds in court, fresh questions are emerging over transparency, accountability, and access to public records." "The Abia State High Court has adjourned the N3.1 billion defamation suit filed by Ikwuano LGA Chairman Anthony Nwaubani against journalist Tony Icheku over reports alleging N19 million financial impropriety. The case was delayed to allow service of court processes on additional defendants, while a separate FOI dispute over local government finances continues to generate controversy." "The…

Feb

26

2026

By Famous Reporters

Court Fixes February 26 for Judgment in Journalist’s ₦5m Fundamental Rights Suit Against Abia Govt

NEWS#AlexOtti, #CharityUwakwe, #FreedomOfExpression, #FundamentalRights, #HumanRightsNigeria, #InvestigativeJournalism, #Mediarights, #PressFreedomNigeria

Court Fixes February 26 for Judgment in Journalist’s ₦5m Fundamental Rights Suit Against Abia Govt Will the court rule in favour of press freedom or the Abia State Government?A Federal High Court in Umuahia has fixed February 26, 2026, for judgment in a ₦5 million fundamental rights suit filed by journalist Charity Uwakwe against the Abia State Government and others over alleged detention, assault, and violation of her constitutional rights. A Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia has fixed February 26, 2026, for judgment in the ₦5 million fundamental rights enforcement suit instituted by Abia-based journalist, Ms Charity Uwakwe, against…