Category: Fact Check
Wike: Fubara is Architect of Violence in Rivers
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, of being responsible for the violence in the state by defying a court ruling. Wike made this assertion during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday. Wike claimed that the unrest in Rivers State could be traced…
Place Love for Country Above Financial Gains —Akpabio Urges Nigerians Not to ‘Japa’
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on Nigerians to prioritize their love for the country over financial gains as the nation grapples with the mass exodus of skilled professionals. Akpabio made this appeal during a Senate session on Tuesday while addressing a motion aimed at tackling the increasing migration of Nigerians abroad. Akpabio lamented the…
Federal Civil Service Anthem Reintroduced to Promote Efficiency, Integrity —Walson-Jack
Esther Walson-Jack, the Head of the Service (HoS) of the Federation, has reintroduced the Federal Civil Service Anthem as part of efforts to drive reforms within the public service. The unveiling took place during a meet-and-greet event with media executives and journalists in Abuja on Monday. The newly rebranded civil service anthem was showcased with…
21 Feared Drowned in Lagos Boat Collision, 11 Rescued
A tragic boat accident on Monday evening has left at least 21 passengers feared drowned after two passenger boats collided in the middle of the lagoon near Imore town, in Lagos’ Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area. According to the Lagos State Police Command, the incident was reported around 7 p.m. when the two unregistered boats, each…
Lagos Clears ₦68.5bn Pension Arrears for Retirees
Kehinde Fajobi The Lagos State Government, under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has cleared ₦68.5 billion in pension arrears owed to retirees of the state’s public service. Mr. Bode Agoro, the Head of Service (HoS) of Lagos State, made the announcement on Tuesday during a public sensitisation event on the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), organised by the…
FG Approves Dangote Refinery as Exclusive Supplier of Jet Fuel for Nigeria’s Airlines
The Federal Government has officially designated Dangote Refinery as the exclusive supplier of jet fuel (Jet A1) to Nigeria’s airline operators. This significant decision was confirmed by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during an interview on Channels TV on Tuesday. Keyamo disclosed that the move, made in agreement with airline operators,…
Rivers Govt Sets Up Judicial Commission to Investigate Post LG Elections Violence
Kehinde Fajobi Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the creation of a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the arson, killings, and widespread destruction of property that occurred at local government council headquarters on October 7, 2024. In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, it was explained that…
Soludo Warns Traders: Open on Mondays or Face Shop Sealing
Kehinde Fajobi Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has threatened to seal any shop or plaza that remains closed on Mondays in adherence to the sit-at-home order initially declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). During an inspection tour of Onitsha’s Main Market on Monday, Soludo expressed frustration over the numerous locked shops despite…
Court Declares Julius Abure LP Legitimate Chairman, Orders INEC to Comply
In a landmark ruling, the Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed Julius Abure as the substantive Chairman of the Labour Party, ending months of leadership disputes. Delivering the judgment, Justice Emeka Nwite validated the March 2024 Nnewi convention that re-elected Abure and dismissed claims by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that the party’s…
Fubara Vows Revenge for Rivers Secretariat Attacks: ‘Perpetrators Will Pay’
In a stern response to Monday’s coordinated arson attacks on three local government secretariats, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed swift and decisive action against those responsible. The governor declared that the incident would not go unpunished, promising a thorough investigation in collaboration with security agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice. Speaking at…
Two Doctors Stand Trial for Involuntary Manslaughter in Lagos Over Patient’s Death
Kehinde Fajobi Two medical doctors, Michael Atiba and Michael Ugbeye, are currently on trial at the Ikeja High Court in Lagos over the death of a patient, Ejiro Ugorobi. The Lagos State Government charged the doctors with involuntary manslaughter, to which both pleaded not guilty. According to the prosecution counsel, A. O. Azeez, Atiba, a…
Falana Alleges Violent Intimidation: ‘They threatened to set my office ablaze if I sue VDM
Kehinde Fajobi Renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana has disclosed that he and his family have received threats over his potential legal action in a case involving social critic Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, and crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. In an interview with Sahara Reporters on Monday, October 7, 2024,…
Fubara to Swear in Four Commissioners on Tuesday
Gifted Markson The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, is set to swear in four newly appointed Commissioners on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. According to a special government announcement released by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo, the swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Executive Council…
Obio/Akpor LGA Chair Addresses Unrest, Renames Secretariat
Gifted Markson Amidst ongoing unrest in parts of Rivers State, Amb. Chijioke Ihunwo, the Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, has addressed supporters following violent incidents allegedly linked to pro-Wike groups. The unrest, which affected the Obio/Akpor LGA Secretariat and surrounding areas, sparked concerns over the security of key infrastructures. Speaking to a crowd on…
ASUU Reveals Tragic Toll: 84 Lecturers Died in Three Months Amid Unpaid Salaries, Hardship
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reported the tragic loss of 84 academic staff members between May and August 2024, attributing these deaths to economic hardship and the ongoing issue of unpaid salaries. ASUU President Emmanuel Osodeke made this distressing revelation during an appearance on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme…
ASUU Slams Emefiele, Cardoso for Halting CBN University Projects Since 2014
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of neglecting its role in funding critical projects in public universities since 2014. According to ASUU, the intervention funds allocated to tertiary institutions have not been effectively utilized for university development since the tenure of former CBN governor Sanusi Lamido…
Gov Fubara to Wike: You Can’t Win Every Fight—Let Go for Peace in Rivers
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has called on his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, to relinquish any control he desires over the state and allow peace to prevail. Fubara made the plea during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, in the wake of heightened tensions following the recent local government elections in the…
Tinubu Directs Police to Secure Rivers LG Secretariats Amid Rising Tensions
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigeria Police Force to secure local government secretariats in Rivers State against further attacks by arsonists and vandals, following the recent violence that erupted after the Saturday local government elections. This was disclosed by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga in a statement on Monday. The directive comes after rampaging hoodlums,…
Dikio Commends First News, Challenges Media to Strive for Excellence at Annual Lecture
Colonel Milland Dikio (rtd), former Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), delivered a goodwill message at the 4th Annual Public Lecture organized by First News, held in Port Harcourt over the weekend. Themed “Building the Niger Delta of Our Dream: With or Without Oil,” the event brought together leaders, stakeholders, and experts to discuss…
Niger Delta’s Future in Question: Giadom Challenges Stakeholders at First News Annual Lecture
At the 4th Public Annual Lecture organized by First News at the weekend, a former Project Director of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), Dr. Ferdinand Giadom delivered a poignant address centered on the theme “Building a Niger Delta of Our Dream with or without Oil.” His remarks resonated deeply with attendees as he raised…