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Sahara Reporters is a Nigerian online news organization that was founded in 2005 by Omoyele Sowore. The organization is known for its investigative journalism and reporting on corruption, human rights abuses, and other social and political issues in Nigeria and beyond.

Sahara Reporters has gained a reputation for its fearless and independent reporting, often exposing scandals and corruption at the highest levels of government and society. The organization has been recognized for its contributions to journalism and has won several awards, including the 2014 Knight International Journalism Award.

Some of the notable investigations and reports by Sahara Reporters include:

  1. The 2015 report on the alleged corruption and embezzlement of funds by former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan's administration.
  2. The 2016 report on the alleged human rights abuses and killings by the Nigerian military in the northeastern region of the country.
  3. The 2017 report on the alleged corruption and mismanagement of funds by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
  4. The 2019 report on the alleged corruption and embezzlement of funds by the Nigerian government's Social Investment Program (SIP).

Sahara Reporters has also been recognized for its role in promoting transparency and accountability in governance, and has been praised by many for its courageous and independent reporting.

However, the organization has also faced criticism and challenges, including allegations of bias and sensationalism, as well as threats and intimidation from those who feel targeted by its reporting. Despite these challenges, Sahara Reporters remains a respected and influential voice in Nigerian journalism and a champion of transparency and accountability.