Category: Fact Check

Kehinde Fajobi Former Youth and Sports Minister Solomon Dalung has criticised the infrastructural developments in Abuja attributed to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Dalung also rejected Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s claim that Abuja now resembles London. Speaking on Arise TV’s The Morning Show on January 10, 2025, Dalung said the…

Kehinde Fajobi The Presidency has responded to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed’s recent remarks about President Bola Tinubu, urging him to focus on governance and stop playing “irresponsible politics.” Earlier this week, Governor Mohammed discussed the state of the nation with Sheikh Sani Jingir, National Chairman of the Council of Ulama Jama’atu Izalatul Bid’ah Wa’Ikamatis…

Kehinde Fajobi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested four Chinese nationals and 101 Nigerians in Abuja for suspected internet fraud. The arrests took place in a business apartment in the Gudu area, with the suspects allegedly involved in a hotel review scam targeting victims and hotels across Europe and beyond. The commission…

Kehinde Fajobi Notorious bandit leader “Baƙo-baƙo” was killed along with his fighters on Thursday during a clearance operation by Joint Security Forces in Batsari Forest, Katsina State. The operation, which involved the Nigerian Army, Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Katsina Security See Corps, was strategically planned, with troops advancing into…

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigerian government has formally received $52.88 million in recovered Galactica assets, linked to former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, from the United States. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, revealed the news at the signing ceremony of the asset agreement between Nigeria and the US in Abuja on Friday.…

Kehinde Fajobi The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Shehu Gabam, has provided insights into his recent meeting with former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, addressing criticisms surrounding the engagement. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television on Thursday, Gabam questioned the uproar over his party’s interaction with El-Rufai. “Why…

Kehinde Fajobi Nigeria’s headline inflation is projected to average 30.5% year-on-year in 2025, declining to 27.1% by December, according to the NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor report. The report, released on Friday, attributed the forecast to the gradual stabilisation of high petrol costs in the inflation calculation, barring unexpected shocks to fuel prices. “We expect…

Kehinde Fajobi The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced plans to incorporate illegal and hidden activities, such as prostitution and drug trade, into Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) calculation. The bureau also proposed using 2019 as the new GDP base year and 2024 as the new base year for inflation computation. The announcement was…

Kehinde Fajobi Nigerians are experiencing high rejection rates for Schengen visas as migration to developed countries surges. According to the Henley Global Mobility Report January 2025, 42,940 out of 105,926 visa applications submitted by Nigerians in 2024 were denied, representing a rejection rate of 40.8%. The report ranked Nigeria 11th among the top 20 countries…

Kehinde Fajobi The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed an immediate clampdown on the culprits behind the January 9 explosion at Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters in Borno State, which killed two officers. The attack, carried out by suspected Boko Haram terrorists around 12:10 a.m., claimed the lives of Inspector Bartholomew Kalawa and Corporal Mustapha…

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has revealed that the Federal Government has disbursed a staggering N22 billion in compensation to communities displaced by the country’s 700-megawatt hydroelectric power project in Zungeru, Niger State. This significant announcement came during a recent meeting with the Compensation and Resettlement Committee of the Zungeru power plant in his…

South Korea’s presidential security chief, Park Chong-jun, delivered a solemn message on the 10th of January, 2025, urging that no bloodshed should occur if authorities attempt another arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his ill-fated martial law declaration. The situation remains tense, as Yoon has refused to cooperate with investigators and last week…

General Abdourahmane Tchiani, head of Niger’s military government, has orchestrated a significant reshuffle within the country’s leadership. Governors of Damagaram and Dosso regions have been replaced, alongside the deputy governor of Tassara district. A new ambassador to Chad and a director for Niger’s national communication company were also appointed. This shake-up comes amid a heated…

Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to increase the number of interns under the Ogun Teach initiative from 4,000 to 6,000. The move aims to address the student-to-teacher ratio gap in the state’s public schools. Speaking at his Oke-Mosan office while hosting the management team of Teach For All and…

The Federal Government has called for collaborative action to address the emerging COVID-19 variants following recent global concerns. During a strategic meeting on COVID-19 preparedness and response in Abuja, Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Development, emphasized the need for all stakeholders, including health officials, the media, and security agencies, to…

In a significant boost to Nigeria’s security framework, the Chinese government has committed CN¥1bn (approximately $150 million) in military aid to Nigeria and other African nations. This grant is part of a larger cooperation initiative that includes training over 7,000 military and law enforcement personnel, addressing Africa’s pressing security challenges. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs,…

In a significant move aimed at alleviating financial challenges and fostering economic growth, the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has partnered with financial service provider Page Financials to introduce discounted loan packages for Nigerians. The collaboration, announced in a statement on Thursday, is designed to provide affordable financial solutions tailored to meet the unique needs…

Normalcy returned to N’Djamena, Chad’s capital, on Thursday after a deadly attack on the presidential palace claimed 19 lives, according to official reports. The incident, which occurred Wednesday night, involved an armed group of 24 individuals launching an assault on the palace’s security personnel. Authorities reported that the attackers were armed with weapons, machetes, and…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the immediate suspension of approvals for the extension of export proceeds repatriation. This directive, issued via a circular dated January 8, 2025, applies to both oil and non-oil export transactions. The apex bank stated that the measure is aimed at ensuring strict compliance with existing foreign exchange…

Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, to explain why the implementation of the proposed Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL) should not be halted. The ruling followed an ex-parte motion filed by a plaintiff represented by…