Category: Fact Check
Gateway Inland Dry Port ‘ll Create 20,000 Jobs for SMEs, Boost Economic Growth —Oyetola
Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday, said that the new Gateway Inland Dry Port (GIDP) located at Kajola, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, would create jobs for over 20,000 employment seekers and Small and Medium Scale Enterprises(SMEs) and boost economic growth of the country. Oyetola…
Defence Chief Calls for African Unity, Condemns Border Hostilities
Kehinde Fajobi The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has called for greater unity among African countries, decrying the hostile treatment of Africans travelling across borders on the continent. Musa made the appeal during a dinner in honour of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, and his wife, Olori Atuwatse III, held in…
Bashiru’s Late Goal Seals Super Eagles’ 1-0 Win Over Libya
Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Libya in a crucial African qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, thanks to Dele Bashiru’s late heroics. The Lazio midfielder, who came on as a second-half substitute, netted the decisive goal in the 87th minute to give Nigeria a vital home win. Libya…
Court Rejects Request to Halt Forfeiture Case Against Emefiele
Kehinde Fajobi The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday declined to halt proceedings in the case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking the forfeiture of properties and funds linked to former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele. Emefiele’s lawyer, Olalekan Ojo (SAN), had requested the court to pause proceedings pending the…
Court Bars PDP from Removing Acting National Chairman Damagum
Kehinde Fajobi The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order preventing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from removing Umar Damagum as its Acting National Chairman until the party’s national convention in December 2025. Justice Peter Lifu, who delivered the judgment, directed that no other individual should be recognised as the PDP national chairman…
Bayelsa APC Suspends Lokpobiri, Lyon, Others Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State has indefinitely suspended the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, along with its 2019 governorship candidate, David Lyon, over allegations of anti-party activities. Several other prominent party figures were also sanctioned. Among those suspended are Bayelsa State’s Commissioner for Power, Kharim Kumoko; Commissioner…
NCDC Confirms 1,018 Cases of Lassa Fever, 172 Deaths in 2024
Kehinde Fajobi The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 1,018 cases of Lassa fever from 8,411 suspected cases between January 1 and September 29, 2024. The cases span 28 states and 128 local government areas nationwide. According to the NCDC’s report, 172 deaths have been recorded, with a Case Fatality Rate…
FG Outlines Documents to Access ₦40,000 Subsidised 50kg Rice
Kehinde Fajobi Amid growing hunger in Nigeria, the Federal Government has announced the required documentation for citizens to access subsidised rice, priced at ₦40,000 for a 50kg bag of milled rice. To qualify, citizens must present their National Identification Number (NIN), a valid ID card, and an ATM card for registration and payment. After these…
Proposed Bill Mandates Tax ID for Banking, Financial Services in Nigeria
Kehinde Fajobi A new bill proposed in Nigeria will require individuals involved in banking, insurance, stock-broking, and other financial services to provide a Tax Identification Number (TIN) before they can open a new account or continue using an existing one. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Assessment, Collection of,…
Hardship: Take Action Before It’s Too Late, Ndume Advises Tinubu
Kehinde Fajobi Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the rising costs of food and energy, which are making life increasingly difficult for Nigerians. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja, Ndume expressed concern over the role of “fifth columnists” and saboteurs, who he claims…
APC to Amaechi: ‘Your Call for Action a Dangerous Path to Anarchy
Kehinde Fajobi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, over remarks that the party claims incited unrest amid Nigeria’s current economic challenges. In an interview with ABN TV, Amaechi expressed disappointment at the public’s response to rising fuel prices, high living costs, and other economic pressures. He said he…
Edo Election: Six Parties Agree to Postpone Materials Inspection
Kehinde Fajobi Six political parties involved in the September 21 Edo State governorship election have reached a consensus to postpone the joint inspection of electoral materials until Monday, October 14, 2024. This decision comes after disagreements between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalled the initial process, which was meant…
Chief Judge Orders Justice Nyako to Resume Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has directed that the treason trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the separatist group Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), be returned to Justice Binta Nyako for continued hearing. This follows Justice Nyako’s recent recusal from the case on September 24, after Kanu demanded that…
Sean Diddy’s Legal Woes Deepen: Sex Trafficking Trial Set for May 2025
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is scheduled to face trial for racketeering and sex trafficking on the 5th of May, 2025, as confirmed by a judge during a court hearing on the 10th of October, 2024. Following his indictment last month on three criminal charges alleging sexual abuse and coercion of women into drug-fueled sex…
TikTok Star Salo Robbed, Shot in Brazen Lagos Attack
Popular TikToker, Ojesanmi Afeez, widely known as Salo, has reportedly fallen victim to a violent robbery in Lagos’ Lekki district. Late Thursday night, fellow TikToker and frequent collaborator, Tunde Perry, revealed the shocking news. Salo, now in critical condition, is battling for his life at Perez Medcare Hospital in Lekki Phase 2 after being shot…
PDP Crisis Deepens as Faction Appoints New Acting National Chairman
Kehinde Fajobi The ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated on Friday as the party’s integrity faction announced the appointment of Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as the acting National Chairman. This move comes amidst internal power struggles that show no sign of abating. Earlier on Friday, the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC), led by…
Central Cee Sets the Record Straight: I Don’t Drink or Smoke
British rapper Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, better known as Central Cee, recently shared in an interview with Dazed that he avoids both alcohol and smoking. The “Band4Band” artist also opened up about his introverted nature, explaining that he often spends his free time browsing social media. “I don’t play games, I don’t watch TV, I don’t…
PDP Suspends Acting National Chairman, Secretary for Alleged Anti-Party Activities
The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated, with the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) suspending Acting National Chairman Amb. Umar Damagum and National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu over allegations of anti-party activities. The decision was made during an emergency meeting of the NWC, which concluded in the early hours of Friday. The…
FG Begins Subsidised Rice Sales in Ogun to Ease Economic Hardship
Kehinde Fajobi The Federal Government has launched the sale of rice at a subsidised rate in Ogun State, aiming to provide relief amid economic challenges. The initiative was inaugurated on Thursday in Abeokuta by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, represented by Mrs Toyin Ayo-Ajayi, the ministry’s State Director. Kyari described the…
Tonye Cole: Rivers People Are Real Losers in Political Crisis
Kehinde Fajobi Tonye Cole, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the 2023 Rivers governorship election, has said that the ongoing political crisis between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, is stalling development in the state, leaving the people as the real losers. In an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, Cole…