Category: Fact Check
Zamfara Commends NAF, Mourns Civilian Casualties in Airstrike
Kehinde Fajobi The Zamfara State Government has lauded the Nigerian military for its intensified campaign against banditry while expressing condolences over civilian casualties during an airstrike in Tungar Kara, Zurmi Local Government Area. In a statement on Sunday, the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, acknowledged the success of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) operation, which…
Gov Nwifuru Congratulates Ohanaeze New President-General, Mbata
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Senator Mbata, the newly elected President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Governor Nwifuru expressed unwavering confidence in Senator Mbata’s ability to elevate the organization to greater heights, drawing from his extensive experience and notable achievements. In a statement released on the 12th of January, 2025, by his…
Segun Arinze Teases Musical Comeback
Veteran Nollywood actor, Segun Arinze, has shed light on the reason why he stepped away from the music scene, clarifying that his departure was a choice, not a defeat. In a recent episode of ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask,’ hosted by content creator Bae U Barbie, Arinze revealed that his shift from music to acting was…
Stakeholders Raise Concerns Over Lagos Ban on Single-Use Plastics
Kehinde Fajobi The Lagos State Government’s impending total ban on single-use plastics, including sachet water, has sparked widespread criticism and concerns among stakeholders. Dealers, consumers, and environmental advocates shared their views on the policy in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. Mrs Uchenna Martins, a sachet water dealer,…
Kano Emirship Dispute: Bayero Heads to Supreme Court
Kehinde Fajobi Aminu Babba Dan’Agundi, Senior Counsel to the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced plans to challenge the Court of Appeal ruling in favour of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. Speaking at the Nassarawa Mini Palace, Dan’Agundi, who is also the Sarkin Dawaki Babba of Kano Emirate, described…
Jimmy Carter Advocated My Release from Abacha’s Detention — Obasanjo
Kehinde Fajobi Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has hailed late U.S. President Jimmy Carter as a “titan and man of peace” at a memorial service held in Carter’s honour at the Chapel of Christ the Glorious King, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Sunday. Carter, who served as the 39th U.S. president and…
Boko Haram Chibok Attack Leaves Two Dead, Village Razed
Kehinde Fajobi Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Bazir village in Chibok Local Government Area, Borno State, killing two brothers and setting fire to a church and residential houses. The incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, while villagers were asleep. The attackers looted food crops and livestock before torching the properties, according to local sources.…
Airstrikes Kill Top Bandit Commanders, Turji’s Whereabouts Unknown — NAF
Kehinde Fajobi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) confirmed on Sunday that top bandit commanders were killed in a series of airstrikes in Zamfara State, while several others sustained injuries. The strikes were part of Operation Fansan Yamma, conducted in collaboration with ground troops. In a statement, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Vice…
Taxing Poverty: NLC, Experts Challenge FG’s Tax Reform Proposal
Kehinde Fajobi The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to engage in constructive dialogue over the Tax Reform Bill, expressing concerns about its impact on workers nationwide. Speaking at the unveiling of CNG buses for the union’s Southwest chapters in Ibadan over the weekend, NLC President Joe Ajaero highlighted the need to…
Telecom and The Hike Economy
Dakuku Peterside The stark reality of unavoidable price hikes has woven itself into the fabric of the average Nigeria’s daily existence, a grim hallmark of an unyielding cost-of-living crisis.What began with increases in petrol, gas, transportation, interest rates, food, and power has now extended to telecommunications services. This unrelenting rise in costs has prompted many…
2027: Southern Presidency Will Not Be Terminated — Akande
Kehinde Fajobi Former Presidential spokesman, Laolu Akande, has stated that the concept of a rotational presidency in Nigeria is firmly established, making it difficult to terminate the southern presidency in 2027. In an interview with newsmen on Sunday in Lagos, Akande, who previously served as Senior Special Assistant on Media & Publicity to Vice President…
SERAP Sues Tinubu, Govs Over Alleged Misuse of Cybercrimes Law
Kehinde Fajobi The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the 36 state governors at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Abuja. The case challenges the alleged misuse of the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024, which SERAP claims suppresses freedom of expression and violates human rights,…
NBA Fails to Address Petitions Against Influential Lawyers — Retired Justice Taiwo
Kehinde Fajobi A retired judge, Justice Taiwo Taiwo, has criticised the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) for failing to address petitions against influential lawyers. Speaking on Channels TV’s Law Weekly programme on Saturday, 11 January 2025, Justice Taiwo accused the NBA of turning a blind eye to allegations involving…
Peter Obi Urges Ohanaeze Leadership to Foster Nigeria’s Unity, Peace
Kehinde Fajobi The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the newly elected leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, led by Senator John Azuta Mbata, to prioritise the unity and peace of Nigeria. In a congratulatory message shared on his verified X account on Sunday, Obi urged the new executives to use their…
NIS Confirms Four Dead in Kebbi Border Terrorist Attack
Kehinde Fajobi The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed that four people were killed in an attack by suspected terrorists on its facilities at the Kangiwa border in Kebbi State. In a statement issued by the NIS Public Relations Officer, DCI Kenneth Udo, the assault occurred at about 7:20 pm on Friday, 10 January 2025.…
Aiyedatiwa Pardons 40 Inmates to Mark 60th Birthday
Kehinde Fajobi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pardoned 40 prison inmates, showcasing his administration’s commitment to justice reform and the reintegration of convicts into society. The state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Olukayode Ajulo (SAN), described the move as reflective of the governor’s dedication to mercy and rehabilitation. The pardons, granted on…
Army Chief Reshuffles Top Officers, Appoints New Commanders, GOCs
Kehinde Fajobi The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, has announced the appointment of new General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Principal Staff Officers (PSOs), Corps Commanders, and a Commander for the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF). The move aims to boost operational effectiveness and administrative efficiency in tackling Nigeria’s security challenges. The newly appointed…
Christian Elders Slam Tinubu’s Participation in Arab-Islamic Summit, Say It Violates Nigeria’s Secular Status
The Nigerian Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) has expressed strong opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s participation in the Arab-Islamic Summit held in Saudi Arabia in November 2024, stating that it undermines Nigeria’s secular status and exacerbates religious tensions in the country. In a statement issued by its chairman, Dr. Samuel Danjuma Gani, the NCEF described Tinubu’s…
Christian Elders: Extortion By Security Agencies Increasing Price Of Foodstuffs
The Nigerian Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) has raised concern over the biting hunger in Nigeria which, it said, has continued to fuel corruption in the country. For instance, the organisation said the government should take immediate action against the extortion of money by security agents from those transporting foodstuff across the country. The Chairman of…
2027: It’s Tinubu or Nobody Else, Says South East Group
A socio-political organisation under the aegis of South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA), has called on those it described “Northern political hawks”, desperate to contest the 2027 Presidency to have a rethink, saying they should shift ground for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The organisation said that although critics would say the President has placed the…