#InvestigativeJournalism Archives

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2026

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…

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…

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…