Category: Fact Check
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…
Police Arrest Man for Leading Gang to Rape TASUED Students
Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Police in Ogun State have arrested a 33-year-old Olayemi Shedrack for allegedly leading a gang of robbers to female hostel at Tai Solarin University of Education(TASUED), Ijagun, where female students were sexually assaulted, raped and their valuables carted away. Shadrach was said to be the main suspect in the rape and armed…
Men can also have breast cancer – UITH CMD
Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof. Yusuf Dasilva, says men can also be affected by breast cancer, advising both genders to always go for screening. Dasilva stated this in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of a ‘Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness’, organised in Ilorin, as part…
NAFDAC Workers Down Tools Indefinitely, Citing Welfare Neglect, Unresolved Grievances
The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), linked with the Trade Union Congress, has initiated an indefinite strike due to concerns related to employee welfare at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Key issues fueling the strike include the review of 2024 promotion examination results, the…
Enyimba Set for CAF Confederation Cup Showdown with Egyptian Giants: Zamalek, Al Masry, in Group D
Gifted Markson Enyimba International of Aba, Nigeria’s most successful football club, is poised to take on a daunting challenge as they face two Egyptian heavyweights, Zamalek and Al Masry, in Group D of the CAF Confederation Cup. The group also features debutants Black Bulls of Mozambique, setting the stage for a thrilling contest in Africa’s…
Game-Changing Naira-for-Crude Deal Begins, Dangote Refinery Set for 400,000 Barrels Daily
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to deliver up to 400,000 barrels of crude oil daily to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery under a new naira-for-crude agreement. This development, reported by Bloomberg on Monday, is expected to take effect over the next two months, with the refinery receiving a total of 24 million barrels between…
Nigerian Referee Joseph Ogabor to Officiate AFCON Qualifier Between Tunisia, Comoros
Gifted Markson Nigeria’s FIFA-badge referee, Joseph Ogabor, has been appointed to officiate the crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification match between Tunisia and Comoros. The match is set to be an intense encounter, with both teams vying for a spot in the upcoming tournament. Ogabor’s selection marks his eighth appearance as a referee in…
Violence Erupts in Parts of Rivers Following Swearing-In of LG Chairmen
Tensions have flared in parts of Rivers State following the swearing-in of newly elected local government chairmen on Sunday, after the elections held on Saturday, October 5th. Violent incidents have been reported, including gunfire and attacks on local government area (LGA) secretariats. Hoodlums set ablaze the Ikwerre and Eleme LGA Secretariats, causing extensive damage. In…
Discos Record ₦887.86bn Revenue in First Seven Months of 2024 After Tariff Hike
Kehinde Fajobi Revenue for Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (Discos) surged to ₦887.86 billion in the first seven months of 2024, following a hike in electricity tariffs. This marks a significant increase in collection efficiency, according to data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The NERC report reveals that Discos issued bills totaling ₦1.14 trillion…
If You Can’t Stand for the People, Step Aside —Okonkwo Tells Politicians
A former Labour Party chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, has called on politicians unwilling to stand up for the electorate due to fear of threats or death to step aside. He emphasised the need for courageous leadership in Nigeria’s political landscape. Reacting to events surrounding the recently concluded Rivers State Local Government Area elections, Okonkwo praised Governor…
Amokachi makes stunning return to NPFL as Lobi Stars’ new head coach
Former Super Eagles coach, Daniel Amokachi, has been appointed as the new Technical Adviser of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Lobi Stars of Makurdi. The decision was made by the club’s newly constituted board on Wednesday. A board member, speaking to Daily Trust on condition of anonymity, said appointing the 1994 AFCON winner was…
SERAP Urges Tinubu: Cut off funds to states failing to hold credible LG polls
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to withhold federal allocations from states that have failed to conduct credible local government elections. On October 5, local elections took place in states like Rivers, Benue, Akwa Ibom, and Jigawa, but many other states have yet to hold such elections while…
Governor Eno Clarifies Daughter’s Role in First Lady’s Office After Wife’s Death
Kehinde Fajobi Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has refuted claims that his daughter, Mrs. Helen Obareki, has been appointed as the First Lady of the state following the passing of his wife, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, on September 26, 2024. During a condolence visit from the Wife of the President, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, Governor…
Rivers people have rejected godfatherism — Atiku takes aim at Wike amid LG polls
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has described the outcome of the recent local government elections in Rivers State as a decisive rejection of political oppression and godfatherism. The elections were held amid a deepening rift between the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. On Saturday, Adolphus Enebeli, the chairman…
Kellyrrae Wins BBNaija Season 9
Kellyrae clinched the title of Big Brother Naija Season 9 champion this Sunday night, 6th of October, 2024, in what was truly a night of emotional highs and gripping surprises. Dubbed the “No Loose Guard” season, Kellyrae entered the house alongside his wife, making them the first married couple to compete together. Their relationship became…
Fubara Swears in Newly Elected LG Chairmen in Rivers
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, officially swore in the newly elected chairmen of the 23 local government areas today at a ceremony held at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt. The swearing-in follows the conclusion of Saturday’s local government council elections. Of the 23 chairmen inaugurated, 22 represent the Action Peoples Party (APP),…
Ahmed Musa Marks Explosive Return with Brace as Kano Pillars Defeat Sunshine Stars 2-0
Gifted Markson Super Eagles veteran Ahmed Musa made a spectacular return to football after a nine-month absence, leading Kano Pillars to a 2-0 victory over Sunshine Stars in an electrifying encounter. The former Nigerian captain, who recently rejoined the NPFL side, wasted no time reminding fans of his prowess on the field with two clinical…
Rivers LG Elections: Action Alliance Wins in Etche
Port Harcourt, Rivers State — In a significant political shift, Uzodinma Nwafor of the Action Alliance (AA) has been declared the winner of the Etche Local Government Area (LGA) Chairman election, which took place on October 5, 2024. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent National Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Adolphus…
Fubara to Swear-In Newly Elected Council Chairmen Amid Tensions from Rivers LG Polls
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, will today, Sunday October 6, officially swear in the newly elected council chairmen following the recently concluded local government elections. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt, at 4 p.m., as announced by Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo, Secretary to…