Comrade Ibrahim Ali: Comrade Ibrahim Ali, a resolute whistleblower in Kano State, demonstrated exceptional integrity in 2022 when he declined a bribe of 2 million naira. His principled stance led him to expose hidden wrongdoings within the Kano Inland Revenue Service, particularly involving the Executive Chairman. He boldly reported these matters to the ICPC office in Kano and subsequently to the ICPC Headquarters. Not stopping there, he also penned a formal complaint against the member representing Ungogo/Minjibri Federal Constituency. This complaint unveiled the diversion of two Hilux vehicles, with one being provided to the Kano State APC Chairman. Moreover, Comrade Ibrahim Ali’s commitment to justice extended to addressing improprieties at the Health Technology Kano. He filed a petition with the Commissioner of Police regarding a staff member who illicitly established a fake consultancy account using the institution’s name.

David Hundeyin: David Hundeyin, an accomplished investigative journalist, has left an indelible mark with his work featured on esteemed platforms such as CNN, Al-Jazeera, and The Washington Post. His compelling investigative report titled “Suicide, Fraud and Phillips Consulting: The story of West Africa’s Chinese Loan Shark Mafia” shed light on the nefarious growth of illegal app-based loan sharking operations in Nigeria and the broader West Africa region. This exposé delved into the origins of these loan sharks and, for the first time, revealed the identities of key individuals and organizations behind the rampant data theft, harassment, blackmail, and financial fraud associated with these operations.   Published on May 30, the impact of Hundeyin’s story was substantial. Nigeria’s National Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) announced an investigation into the activities of Phillips Outsourcing and other unnamed Nigerian entities suspected of aiding online loan sharks. Hundeyin’s investigative prowess has not only exposed the dark underbelly of these operations but also catalyzed official actions to curb their destructive influence.