Category: Fact Check

…International human rights group reacts Five members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have been discharged and acquitted by an Abia State High Court in Umuahia, sending jubilation to the camp of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. They were said to have been arrested on July 20 2022 and subsequently charged before the court…

Kehinde Fajobi The federal government has allocated ₦845.3 billion in the 2025 budget to address adjustments linked to the new ₦70,000 minimum wage. This allocation is part of the Service-Wide Vote in the 2025 budget presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the National Assembly on Wednesday. Other critical allocations include ₦10.95 billion for settling…

Kehinde Fajobi The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of a warehouse and 54 general-purpose steel containers to the federal government. The properties are reportedly linked to embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Deinde Dipeolu issued the ruling on Thursday concerning the warehouse, built on 1.925 hectares…

Kehinde Fajobi The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has criticised the state of the Almajiri system in Northern Nigeria, calling it embarrassing and in need of immediate reform. Speaking on Thursday during the graduation ceremony of 1,897 Almajiri and 1,087 out-of-school adolescent girls at the Sultan Maccido Institute of Quranic and General Studies…

Kehinde Fajobi The Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr Temitope Ilori, has reiterated that HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria. Speaking on Thursday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Osogbo, Osun State, Dr Ilori highlighted the persistence of mother-to-child transmission of the disease despite progress made. She…

Kehinde Fajobi Garba Shehu, former spokesperson for ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has clarified reports about the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) revoking a plot of land linked to the Muhammadu Buhari Foundation. Shehu explained in a statement, that the land does not belong to the former president but was acquired legally by associates on behalf of…

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has declared that the era of armed robbery and bank heists in Lagos State is a thing of the past. Speaking at the Lagos State Security Trust Fund’s 18th Annual Town Hall Meeting on Security held on Thursday, Egbetokun highlighted the state’s remarkable progress in combating violent crime.…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles concluded 2024 as the 44th-best football team in the world and the fifth in Africa, according to the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The three-time African champions saw a significant drop in their rankings this year, losing eight spots globally and one position on the continent. The decline follows…

Sulaiman Aledeh Every lie has an expiry date. I initially chose to remain silent in response to your recent statements, but the level of distortion and misinformation in your remarks is so egregious that I feel compelled to set the record straight. It is disappointing to see a supposed Christian resort to fabrications rather than…

The Osun Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has strategically deployed 1,750 personnel across the state to ensure a secure, peaceful, and crime-free Christmas celebration. This robust security measure is designed to provide round-the-clock surveillance, safeguarding critical national assets and infrastructure during the festive season. Commandant Igbalawole Sotiyo, head of the…

No fewer than 35 minors have been confirmed dead following a stampede at a funfair organized at Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan, on Wednesday. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting widespread condemnation and demands for accountability. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, expressed deep sorrow over the incident, vowing to uncover the…

Nigerian dancer Lil Smart has taken a bold stand, filing a petition against Marlian Records boss, Naira Marley, and singer Zinoleesky over an alleged threat to his life. The controversy erupted on the 9th of December, 2024, when Lil Smart took to social media with an alarming plea, claiming his safety was at risk. In…

Tabby Brown, has tragically passed away at the age of 45. The Ex-Playboy model and ex-girlfriend of England football star Raheem Sterling, died just days after returning to the UK from a cosmetic surgery trip. An inquest revealed that Brown had traveled to the Dominican Republic in October 2023 to undergo a Brazilian butt-lift procedure,…

The Taraba State Commissioner of Police, Ukachi Peter Opara, has issued a clarion call for greater “peace and harmony” between herders and farmers throughout the state. During a meeting on the 19th of December, 2024, with the leadership of the state chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) at his Jalingo…

In a move to ease transportation costs and financial burdens during the festive season, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of its premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦899.50 per litre. Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of the Dangote Group, revealed the development in…

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has transferred regulatory oversight of Lagos State’s electricity market to the newly established Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC). In a statement released on Thursday via X (formerly Twitter), NERC said the decision aligns with the amended Nigerian Constitution and the Electricity Act (EA) 2023. The legislation…

Kehinde Fajobi The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister has revoked lands belonging to former President Muhammadu Buhari, House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, and Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, along with 759 other individuals and organisations in Maitama II, Abuja, over non-payment of Certificates of Occupancy. The revocation was announced in a publication…

Kehinde Fajobi Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted bail to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in the sum of ₦500 million with three sureties in like sum. Bello, who is facing trial for alleged money laundering of ₦110 billion alongside two others, pleaded not guilty to the 16-count…

Kehinde Fajobi The Ekiti State Government has dismissed claims of a ₦25,000 Christmas cash grant allegedly distributed by Governor Biodun Oyebanji, labelling the reports as false. In a statement on Thursday, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, clarified that the information is baseless and warned residents against falling for fraudulent schemes. “This is…

Kehinde Fajobi The House of Representatives has announced plans to present ₦704.91 million to President Bola Tinubu on December 31, 2024. The funds, contributed by members, are aimed at supporting vulnerable Nigerians affected by economic hardships following the removal of the petrol subsidy. During Thursday’s plenary, Speaker Tajudeen Abba confirmed the initiative, which began in…