Category: Fact Check

Kehinde Fajobi Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has affirmed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will remain integral to Nigeria’s fight against corruption. This comes amidst growing calls from some state governors that the EFCC is illegally constituted and should be scrapped.…

The Nigerian Army has retired no fewer than 15 generals from the Artillery Corps in a formal pulling-out ceremony held at the Nigerian Army School of Artillery in Kachia, Kaduna State. The retirees include 11 Major Generals and 4 Brigadier Generals, according to an announcement by the Army on Sunday. The Artillery Corps is recognized…

Labour Party Senator Neda Imasuen, representing Edo South in the National Assembly, has voiced concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s twin policies of petrol subsidy removal and the unification of foreign exchange rates. Imasuen, who also chairs the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, expressed his reservations during an appearance on Channels Television’s Inside…

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Samuel Ogbuku, has announced that the commission will provide N30 billion as counterpart funding to support the newly established Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA). This initiative aims to boost job creation and develop small-scale businesses in the region. Speaking…

The Nigerian Army has firmly denied rumours circulating about the death of its Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. The rumours began after a tweet from a journalist claimed that the general had died from cancer in an undisclosed overseas hospital. The tweet, posted at 12:49 pm, read: “CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF DIES…

Kehinde Fajobi The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking the end of a disease that has plagued the country since ancient times. In a statement on Sunday, the WHO highlighted the significance of this achievement, which follows nearly a century of determined effort by both the Egyptian government and its…

Renowned Nigerian actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli recently shared the story of how she missed out on a film role due to her decision not to kiss a director. In her recent interview with comedian AY on the ‘Glasshouse Show,’ she recounted the experience, which took place after her return to Nigeria following a period…

Seun Kuti, the youngest son of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has honored the memory of his late father. The iconic Afrobeat musician and political activist, Fela, passed away in 1997, but his impact remains deeply felt. Seun Kuti, reflecting on his father’s legacy, shared that Fela’s influence is woven into every part of his…

The Lagos State Police Command has released the EndSARS protesters arrested earlier this morning during a commemoration of the fourth anniversary of the Lekki Toll Gate shooting. The arrests took place as demonstrators gathered to honor victims of the October 20, 2020, incident where soldiers allegedly opened fire on peaceful protesters. This was confirmed by…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has called for a public hearing on the recent surge of power system disturbances that have led to widespread outages across the country. The consultation is aimed at addressing the critical issues impacting the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) and finding solutions to the increasing instability of the national…

In a stern statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Nigeria Police Force has condemned the rising cases of jungle justice in parts of the country, urging the public to respect the rule of law and the principles of justice. The statement, dated October 20, 2024, addresses the recent spate…

Kehinde Fajobi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has recommended the expulsion of former Governor Ayodele Fayose for allegedly working against the party’s interests. Dare Adeleke, the PDP Caretaker Chairman in the state, announced this during a press briefing on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti. Adeleke explained that the recommendation for Fayose’s expulsion was submitted…

Kehinde Fajobi Amnesty International on Sunday criticised the arrest of peaceful protesters at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos, marking the fourth anniversary of the #EndSARS movement. The protesters had gathered to honour those killed during the 2020 demonstrations against police brutality and to demand the implementation of judicial panel reports that followed the protests.…

Kehinde Fajobi The Kaduna State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Edward Masha, alleged significant irregularities in the October 19 local government elections across the state’s 23 local government areas. The elections were conducted by the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (SIECOM), which declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) winners. SIECOM Chairman Hajara Mohammed…

Kehinde Fajobi Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Sankara, has categorically denied claims that he was arrested by the Kano Hisbah Command for allegedly having an affair with a married woman. In a statement issued on Sunday, Sankara described the allegations as “entirely false, baseless, and malicious,” asserting that they were part of a…

Kehinde Fajobi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has claimed victory in all 21 local government chairmanship positions and the 239 councillorship seats in the just-concluded Kogi State council elections held on Saturday. Mamman Nda-Eri, Chairperson of the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), announced the results, describing the elections as “peaceful, free, and fair.” “APC…

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Ecuador to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a game to spare. Shakirat was the star of the show, netting a brace with goals in the 34th minute and stoppage time. Harmony Chidi added to the…

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a two-week working leave in the United Kingdom, landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Saturday evening. Upon his arrival, Tinubu was greeted by top government officials, including the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu;…

The rift between Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar escalated over the weekend as Wike fired back at the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, labelling him a “serial loser.” Wike’s remarks came after Atiku criticized him over the outcome of the local government…

Galatasaray secured a dominant 3-0 away victory against Antalyaspor, with Mauro Icardi delivering a stellar performance by scoring twice. The Argentine forward’s brace, along with a stoppage-time strike from Victor Osimhen, who had a previous goal disallowed, wrapped up an important win for the visitors. Icardi opened the scoring in the 10th minute, capitalizing on…