Category: Fact Check

In a landmark achievement, Nigerian-born Serumu Igberadja has assumed office as the President of the International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA), USA. He is the first West African to lead the global organization dedicated to advancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) worldwide. His tenure began on January 1, 2025, and is set…

Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, made a stunning revelation on the 11th of January, 2025, announcing that his forces had captured two North Korean soldiers alive in Russia’s Kursk region. This marks the first time Ukraine has publicly confirmed the capture of North Korean troops alive since their reported involvement in the war last autumn. According…

Kehinde Fajobi This week’s political landscape mirrors Nigeria’s deepening crises and bold aspirations. From the PDP’s determined plans to reclaim the presidency in 2027 to the alarming extortion by bandits in Zamfara, and the glaring irregularities in the 2025 budget, the nation wrestles with both hope and despair. Amid growing tension, INEC warns of financial…

The Kano State Government has hailed the recent Court of Appeal judgment as a significant victory, expressing satisfaction with the decision that upheld its reforms of traditional institutions and overturned earlier rulings by the Federal High Court regarding the Kano Emirate Council. In a press conference held at the NUJ Press Centre in Kano on…

Darkness has once again gripped vast regions of Nigeria as the national power grid suffered a collapse on the 11th of January, 2025, the first of its kind in the new year. Data retrieved from the Nigerian System Operator’s portal (niggrid.org) reveals that the collapse occurred at precisely 1:56 PM, plunging millions into uncertainty. This…

Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta In response to the reported influx of bandits into the South-West region, the Ogun State Government has reinforced its security strategies to combat insecurity and protect residents. The state convened an emergency security meeting, bringing together key stakeholders, including security agencies, community leaders, and government officials, to counter the rising threat of…

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the leading socio-political organization of the South-South region, has called on all stakeholders in the Rivers State political crisis to fully support the Peace and Reconciliation Committee led by Obong Victor Attah. The committee was constituted at PANDEF’s General Assembly on October 24, 2024, to mediate and resolve the…

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…describes imprisonment as a life challenge Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has attributed his 1995 imprisonment under the military regime of Gen. Sani Abacha to his vocal stance on pressing national and international matters. Speaking on Friday while hosting a delegation of youths from the Future Africa Leaders Foundation at his Abeokuta residence, Obasanjo reflected on…

Kehinde Fajobi The National Assembly’s joint committee on Industry, Trade, and Investment has criticised Nigeria’s border closure policy, describing it as ineffective in addressing smuggling and insecurity. At the 2025 budget defence session with the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, lawmakers highlighted ongoing security and economic challenges linked to the country’s porous borders with…

Kehinde Fajobi The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has raised concerns about the rising cost of conducting elections in Nigeria, describing it as unsustainable and burdensome. Speaking on Friday while defending the 2024 budget implementation before the National Assembly, Yakubu highlighted the financial challenges facing the commission. He noted…

Kehinde Fajobi The Defence Headquarters has announced that troops involved in counterterrorism operations across Nigeria neutralised 109 terrorists, arrested 81 suspects, and rescued 43 hostages during the first week of 2025. In a statement on Friday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, highlighted the military’s ongoing commitment to eliminating insurgents and…

Kehinde Fajobi Senator John Azuta-Mbata has been elected as the 13th President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, a prominent Igbo socio-cultural organisation. Azuta-Mbata’s election was held on Friday in Enugu during the organisation’s executive elections. He succeeds Fidelis Chukwu, whose tenure has come to an end. The former senator, who hails from Rivers State in South-south…

Kehinde Fajobi Donald Trump, the U.S. president-elect, was sentenced to an unconditional discharge on Friday for covering up hush money payments to a porn star. The ruling comes despite his efforts to avoid becoming the first felon to assume the presidency. New York Judge Juan Merchan, while delivering the sentence during a virtual court session…

The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the killing of 21 people during an attack on Baure village in Safana Local Government Area by gunmen. In a statement released on Friday, Abubakar Aliyu, the spokesperson for the command, disclosed that the victims were ambushed on Tuesday while returning from a condolence visit. The attack targeted…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Saturday to attend the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) in the United Arab Emirates. The high-profile summit, scheduled from January 12 to 18, is an annual gathering focused on advancing global sustainability efforts. ADSW, initiated by UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, provides…

The Nigerian government has announced plans to channel the $52.88 million recovered from the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, towards transformative rural electrification projects across the country. This initiative, aimed at increasing the reliability and availability of renewable energy, will be managed by the World Bank on behalf of Nigeria. Attorney General of…

The Niger State Government has announced a strategic exemption for specific properties from its upcoming land use charges, reinforcing a commitment to equitable land administration. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Barr. Maurice Bello Magaji, the exemptions will cover “places of worship, old people’s homes, correctional facilities, Emir’s palaces, and…

Kehinde Fajobi The victims of the tragic stampede that occurred during a Christmas rice distribution in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, have been laid to rest. The incident, which claimed the lives of 21 people, mostly women and children, took place on December 21, 2024, during a palliative distribution organised by Chief…

Kehinde Fajobi The ancient city of Kano erupted in jubilation on Friday as the Court of Appeal ruled in favor of Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, in a landmark legal tussle over the emirship stool. In a judgment delivered in Abuja, the appellate court affirmed Sanusi’s reinstatement as Emir, bringing an end…