Category: Fact Check
US Lawmakers Pass Laken Riley Act to Expand Pre-Trial Detention for Undocumented Immigrants
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to pass the Laken Riley Act, a controversial bill mandating the detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft-related crimes. The move signals the Republican-led Congress’s commitment to delivering on President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises to crack down on illegal immigration. Named after 22-year-old Laken Riley, who was…
World Bank Urges Private Sector Support for Africa’s Energy Transformation
The World Bank has called on private sector investors to play a key role in its ambitious “Mission 300” initiative, which aims to bring electricity to 300 million people across Sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria, by 2030. In partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), the World Bank is addressing a critical energy access gap in…
Trump Faces Sentencing Amid Legal Battles, Presidential Transition
Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States, is set to be sentenced on Friday following his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records. The charges stem from a hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, made during the 2016 presidential campaign. In May, a New York jury found Trump guilty of…
Meta’s Decision to End US Fact-Checking Program Sparks Outrage
Tech giant Meta’s surprise decision to terminate its US fact-checking program has ignited widespread criticism, with experts warning it could fuel the spread of disinformation. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the move on Tuesday, stating the company would “get rid” of its third-party fact-checkers in the United States. Analysts have described the policy shift as…
19 Arrested Over Cult Clash in Owo, Ondo Police Confirm
Nineteen suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent cult clash in Owo Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State, which reportedly claimed four lives. The state’s Commissioner of Police, Afolabi, disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday at the police headquarters in Akure, the state capital. His remarks followed an on-the-spot assessment…
Delta Set for Partial Blackout on January 8, Says TCN
Prepare for a temporary blackout! The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that select areas in Delta State will experience a planned three-hour power outage on Wednesday, January 8. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, revealed that the outage is part of maintenance efforts at the…
Ihiala Massacre: S’East Communities Should be Vigilant, Accomplices Should Face Justice — IPOB Lawyer
Lead Counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor has called on communities in the South East to be vigilant to tame the tide of killings and insecurity in the region. He was speaking on the trending video of one of the masterminds of the massacre in Ihiala, Anambra State, who has…
Timi Frank Bombs Wike: ‘You’re Sick, Consult Your Doctor’
A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, on Tuesday, has advised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, against insulting elders if he hopes to attain similar status someday. He also advised him to visit a health facility to ascertain his current…
NFF Appoints Éric Chelle as Head Coach of Super Eagles
In a significant development for Nigerian football, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially appointed Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The decision was made following the endorsement of the NFF Executive Committee, who approved the recommendation from the Technical and Development Sub-Committee during a meeting held in Abuja…
Man Apprehended After Fleeing Fuel Station Without Paying ₦58,548.4
A Nigerian man has been arrested after fleeing a fuel station without paying for fuel worth ₦58,548.4. The shocking incident, which initially gained traction on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), has left many in disbelief. The suspect, identified as Abilomu Adedoyin, purchased 59.20 liters of fuel on January 3, 2025, but sped off without…
Wike Celebrates Son’s Academic Achievement
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has celebrated his son, Jordan Wike, for earning a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from Queen Mary University of London. Wike shared the joyous moment in a post on X.com on Tuesday, expressing pride in his son’s academic accomplishment. “Happy to witness, alongside my wife, the…
One Killed, Three Injured in Otedola Bridge Multiple Truck Crash
Tragedy struck on Otedola Bridge in Lagos as a yet-to-be-identified man lost his life, while three others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a multiple truck accident. The incident, which involved four articulated trucks laden with containers, occurred during an overnight operation by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary…
ICPC Charges El-Rufai’s Ex-Chief of Staff with ₦155m Money Laundering
Kehinde Fajobi The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged Alhaji Muhammad Bashir Saidu, former Chief of Staff to ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, with money laundering. According to the charge sheet filed on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Kaduna, Saidu, who also served as Commissioner of Finance, allegedly…
Okpebholo Submits Six Commissioner Nominees to Assembly for Confirmation
Kehinde Fajobi Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has forwarded six commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for confirmation. The nominees, as stated in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, include Olabisi Idaomi, Paddy Iyamu, Paul Ohonbamu, Washington Osifo, Lucky Eseigbe, and Andrew Ijegbai. The letter, titled…
Gaffe at Inauguration: Mahama Mistakenly Calls Tinubu Ghana’s President
Kehinde Fajobi Ghana’s newly sworn-in President, John Mahama, caused a stir on Tuesday when he mistakenly referred to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the “President of the Federal Republic of Ghana” during his inauguration speech in Accra. The blunder occurred as Mahama acknowledged dignitaries in attendance. “Your excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, president of the…
Abuja Explosion: Student Brought Bomb to School, Eyewitness Counters Police Account
Kehinde Fajobi An eyewitness has claimed that the explosion at Sani Uthman Islamiyya School in Kuchibuyi Village, Bwari Area Council, on Monday was caused by a bomb brought to the school by a student. The blast claimed two lives and injured two others. The witness told reporters on Tuesday that the student who brought the…
John Mahama Sworn in as Ghana’s President, Promises National Reset
Kehinde Fajobi John Mahama was sworn in as Ghana’s new president on Tuesday in a colourful ceremony held at Black Star Square in Accra, attended by world leaders and jubilant supporters. The 66-year-old Mahama, dressed in Ghana’s traditional attire, took the oath of office administered by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. He succeeds Nana Akufo-Addo, marking…
Africa’ll Eradicate Poverty at Its Own Pace, Tinubu Declares at Mahama’s Inauguration
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday reaffirmed African leaders’ commitment to eradicating poverty and building resilient economies, emphasizing that progress would be achieved at the continent’s own pace. Tinubu, speaking as a Special Guest of Honour at the swearing-in of President John Dramani Mahama in Accra, highlighted the strides made by African nations in self-determination and…
Ibadan Stampede: Court Adjourns Ex-Queen Naomi, Others’ Bail Application
Justice K.B. Olawoyin of Court 8, Oyo State High Court, Ring Road, Ibadan, has reserved ruling on the bail application filed by Ooni of Ife’s ex-queen, Naomi Silekunola; Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, proprietor of Agidigbo FM; and Abdulahi Fasasi, Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun. The ruling is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13. The trio is…
‘Stop Spreading Misinformation’, APC Spokesman Denies Threatening Obi
Kehinde Fajobi Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has denied accusations by Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate in the last election, claiming he threatened him over a New Year message to President Bola Tinubu. Obi had tweeted that his message had led to threats against him and his family.…