Category: Fact Check

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has launched a monitoring operation following an oil spill at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) loading terminal, SMI, in Bonny, Rivers State. The spill, reportedly caused by a ruptured pipeline, led SPDC to immediately shut down the affected pipeline to prevent further leakage. To…

Kehinde Fajobi Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies—the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)—recently announced significant strides in asset recovery and convictions for 2024. According to the Director of Legal Services at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Zakari Mijinyawa, the agencies reclaimed a combined…

Kehinde Fajobi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have collectively recovered over ₦277.685 billion and $105.966 million in 2024. The Director of Legal Services at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Zakari Mijinyawa, disclosed the figures during a press conference by…

Kehinde Fajobi Detained human rights lawyer and activist, Mr Dele Farotimi, has denied sending anyone to plead with elder statesman, Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, who took him to court for defamation. Farotimi, currently standing trial in Ekiti State, reportedly made this clarification following suggestions that Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, visited Afe Babalola…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Port Harcourt Region, has triumphantly restored power to most parts of Bayelsa State, ending a four-month blackout that plunged the region into darkness. This remarkable feat was announced by Emmanuel Anyaegbulem, the General Manager of TCN’s Port Harcourt Region, during a press briefing on the 16th of December, 2024,…

The World Bank has revealed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could significantly reduce the capital requirements for transitioning to a net-zero economy by as much as $2 trillion. In its latest “Net-Zero Industry Tracker 2024 Edition” report, the international lender highlighted how AI, particularly generative AI, could enhance capital efficiency by 5-7 percent, providing substantial savings…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for the strengthening of resilient democracies across Africa, emphasizing their critical role in governance, human rights, and inclusivity. He made this statement during his participation in the 7th Africa Political Summit and Diamond Awards in Zanzibar, East Africa, which took place from December 11 to 14, 2024. The…

UEFA has approved a record €41 million in prize money for the Women’s Euro 2025 tournament, marking a significant increase from the previous edition, European football’s governing body announced on Monday. The prize pool for next summer’s tournament in Switzerland represents a 156% rise compared to the €16 million allocated for the 2022 edition in…

The founder of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, has pushed back against recent remarks by Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the United Kingdom opposition, criticizing her country of origin, Nigeria. Badenoch has been unwavering in her sharp commentary about Nigeria. In her latest remarks, the leader of the UK’s Conservative Party…

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to hold discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to seek an end to the war triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at a news conference on Monday, Trump said the ongoing conflict had caused widespread devastation, describing it as “carnage” and pledging…

Heineken Lokpobiri, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), has announced that the Final Investment Decision (FID) on Shell’s Bonga North deepwater project will add 110,000 barrels per day (bpd) to Nigeria’s oil production capacity. The Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Shell Plc, confirmed the FID earlier today,…

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been crowned as the Women’s National Team of the Year at the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards, currently taking place in Marrakech, Morocco. The Nigerian team claimed the prestigious award ahead of Banyana Banyana of South Africa and the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco, who were also in…

Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman, has been named the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. The 27-year-old received the prestigious award at a star-studded ceremony held in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Monday, marking a historic achievement for the Atalanta star. Lookman’s exceptional performances for both club and country throughout the year earned him the recognition,…

Kehinde Fajobi The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Monday announced the promotion of 27 senior police officers. They include 11 Commissioners of Police (CPs) elevated to Assistant Inspectors General (AIGs) and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) promoted to Commissioners of Police. The officers underwent written and oral examinations at the PSC headquarters on Monday,…

A high-level delegation from the Commission Electorale Nationale Autonomie (CENA) of Benin Republic, led by its President, Dr. Sacca Lafia, visited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja on Monday, December 16, 2024. The visit aimed to study Nigeria’s electoral processes as CENA prepares for its most complex election cycle in 2026. The delegation…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has been named the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for 2024, marking her second consecutive win in the prestigious category. The award ceremony, held in Marrakech, Morocco, celebrated the Paris FC shot-stopper for her outstanding performances over the past year. Nnadozie triumphed over Morocco’s Sanaa Mssoudy and Zambia’s…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has donated N10 million to Madonna College of Health Technology in Olokoro, Abia State, as part of his ongoing commitment to supporting critical sectors such as health, education, and poverty alleviation. Obi made the donation following his visit to the Women Fellowship Pastoral Project in…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed eight permanent secretaries in the federal civil service to fill existing and impending vacancies in some states and geopolitical zones. It was the second set of eight permanent secretaries appointed by the president, following those appointed last June from Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Jigawa, Ondo, Zamfara, South East and…

Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation, and Safety Corps (So-Safe Corps) has urged stakeholders across the state to heighten security awareness in their communities during the festive and New Year celebrations. In a statement by the So-Safe Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commander Moruf Yusuf, and made available to journalists in Abeokuta, the…

Kehinde Fajobi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the arrest of 792 suspects involved in cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams. Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC’s Director of Public Affairs, disclosed this during a briefing on Monday in Lagos. He revealed that the suspects were apprehended on December 10, 2024, during a surprise operation…