Category: Fact Check
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…
Almajiri, Out-of-School Children Are Time Bomb —Gov Abiodun
Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Thursday said that the issue of Almajiri and out-of-school children is a national challenge that needs to be addressed before it gets out of control. He stated this when he received members of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education, who paid him…
My Husband Just 18 Months in Office, Not Cause of Current Hardship —Tinubu’s Wife
Kehinde Fajobi Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu, has urged Nigerians not to blame her husband for the current economic difficulties, following the removal of fuel subsidy which has driven petrol prices from ₦198 to ₦1,030. During a visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Thursday, the First Lady stated,…
TUC Urges Forex Reform, Wider Access to Dangote Refinery for Cheaper Fuel
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has placed the blame for Nigeria’s skyrocketing petrol prices on government policies regarding foreign exchange. TUC President Festus Osifo, speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, argued that the rising cost of fuel is not solely linked to crude oil prices on the international market but is largely…
Ogun LG Election: OGSIEC to Release Screened Candidates’ Lists Monday
Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has disclosed that list of screened candidates contesting for chairmanship positions in the November 16 Local Government Election in the state would be out on Monday, October 14, 2024 OGSIEC’s Chairman, Mr Babatunde Osibodu made this known while addressing newsmen on Thursday at the Commission’s Headquarters…
Army Launches Probe After Soldier Kills Policeman in Lagos Traffic Dispute
The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into the tragic death of a police officer, Saka Ganiyu, who was reportedly stabbed by a soldier in Lagos on October 9, 2024. The altercation allegedly occurred after a disagreement over a traffic rule violation. In a statement issued by the Deputy Director of…
Fuel Price Hike Sparks National Outrage: #EndBadGovernance Movement Urges NLC, TUC to Lead Nationwide Strike
The #EndBadGovernance movement has issued a fierce condemnation of the recent petrol price hike, labeling it as a “provocative and vexatious” move by the Tinubu-led administration. This development, which the group argues deepens the suffering of already struggling Nigerians, has ignited renewed calls for nationwide protests and industrial action. In a strongly worded statement, the…
VeryDarkMan Unmasks the Real Distraction: It’s Not DNA, It’s Sam Larry, Naira Marley
Social media commentator Vincent Otse, fondly called VeryDarkMan (VDM), has once again shed light on the contentious events surrounding the demise of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Recall that Mohbad passed away on the 12th of September, 2023, under suspicious circumstances. Since then, his family, law enforcement, and other concerned parties…
Ayra Starr Shatters Records with 2 Billion Spotify Streams Milestone
Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr has achieved a major milestone on Spotify, amassing over 2 billion streams across all her credits, according to streaming data platform Kworb. This feat comes shortly after the release of her sophomore album, The Year I Turned 21, which alone has garnered over 500 million streams on the platform since…
Six Sports Kidnapped Reporters Rescued in Anambra
The Joint Security Forces (JSF) successfully rescued six out of eleven sports reporters who were abducted by gunmen in Anambra State during the early hours of Thursday, October 10. The media crew was traveling from Lagos to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to cover the highly anticipated Super Eagles match scheduled for Friday when their vehicle…
Female Student Murder Schoolmate in Ondo
In a tragic incident that has shocked the Akoko community, a female SS3 student of Akoko Anglican Grammar School, Arigidi Akoko, in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, has been arrested by the police for allegedly stabbing a male colleague to death. The incident reportedly took place outside the school premises after an…
We’ll Conduct Free, Fair, Credible Election, OGSIEC Insist
Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Chairman of OgunState Independent Electoral Commission(OGSIEC) Mr. Babatunde Osibodu on Thursday insisted that the commission would conduct free, fair and credible council elections across the 20 Local Government Areas slated for Nov. 16. Osibodu stated this shortly after screening some LG candidates contesting on the platform of the ruling All Progressive Congress(APC)…
Nigerian Army Investigates Soldier’s Fatal Altercation with Police Officer in Lagos
Kehinde Fajobi The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into the death of a police officer, Saka Ganiyu, following an altercation with a soldier in Lagos on October 9, 2024. The incident reportedly occurred after a disagreement over a traffic violation. In a statement released by Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Ayeni, Deputy…
Three Suspects Arrested for Murder in Kano State
Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the brutal murder of a 32-year-old man, Dahiru Musa, at Dorayi Quarters in Kano. This was revealed in an official statement issued by the police command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna, on Wednesday. The tragic case emerged after Musa’s brother reported him missing and raised…
Sub-Saharan Africa Among Most Dangerous Regions for Girls — UNICEF
Kehinde Fajobi Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the most dangerous regions for girls globally, according to a new report by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). In the report, shared via UNICEF’s X handle on Thursday, the region tops the list with 79 million girls and women affected by sexual violence—22 per cent…
Ndume Decries Military’s Struggles Against Boko Haram, Calls for Better Equipment, Support
Kehinde Fajobi Senator Mohammed Ndume, a former chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, has stated that the Nigerian military is ill-equipped and lacks the morale to decisively defeat Boko Haram and banditry. Speaking from his Maiduguri residence after a condolence visit to families affected by recent terrorist attacks in Gwoza Local Government Area, Ndume…
They Wanted Blood —J. Cole Explains Steering Clear of Kendrick Lamar Feud
American rapper J. Cole has opened up about his decision to retract a diss track aimed at fellow artist Kendrick Lamar. Recall that Cole initially responded to Lamar’s jab on ‘7 Minute Drill,’ where he said Lamar had “fallen off like the Simpsons” following Lamar’s remarks on Future and Metro Boomin’s track ‘Like That,’ featuring…
Jennifer Lopez Opens Up: ‘My Divorce Nearly Cost Me My Life’
American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez recently opened up about her tumultuous second breakup with ex-husband Ben Affleck. The singer filed for divorce just two years into their rekindled marriage, following their initial split back in 2004. The couple’s separation in April led to Lopez officially filing for divorce on the 20th of August coincidentally…
IGP Warns of Cybercriminals Targeting Govt Systems
Kehinde Fajobi Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has raised concerns about the growing threat of cybercriminals exploiting vulnerabilities in Nigeria’s systems to target individuals, businesses, and government institutions. Speaking on Wednesday at the Nigeria Police’s Cybersecurity Week in Abuja, Egbetokun highlighted the dangers posed by cybercrime to national security and critical infrastructure. Represented by…