Category: Fact Check

Kehinde Fajobi The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 8,053 senior police officers on Wednesday, following the conclusion of recommendations by its Standing Committee on Police Promotions, chaired by DIG Taiwo Lakanu (rtd.). The PSC’s Plenary session, which resumed on Monday, included interviews for shortlisted CPs and DCPs, followed by interviews for…

Kehinde Fajobi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the ₦47.9 trillion 2025 federal budget estimates presented by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly, labelling it “anti-people.” The opposition party warned that the budget’s implementation would exacerbate insecurity, poverty, and hopelessness in Nigeria. In a statement released in Abuja, PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon.…

Kehinde Fajobi The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, announced on Wednesday that the Nigerian Army has developed innovative strategies to address terrorism, banditry, and violent extremism. Oluyede made the disclosure at the closing ceremony of the COAS Annual Conference in Abuja, where key military officials discussed the Army’s administration, training, and operations.…

Kehinde Fajobi President Bola Tinubu sparked laughter during his 2025 budget presentation to the National Assembly on Wednesday when he mistakenly referred to the 10th Assembly as the 11th. The President quickly recovered, joking, “I wrote 11, which means you are all re-elected.” Tinubu presented the ₦47.9tn budget, titled the Budget of Restoration, at 12:40…

Kehinde Fajobi A banner displayed at the gate of the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many condemning its message about Jesus Christ. The banner read, “Jesus Christ is not God. He is a Prophet and Messenger of God!” It also cited Quran 5:72, which states, “They have…

Kehinde Fajobi The administration of President Bola Tinubu has launched the Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey (CESPS) through the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The initiative aims to provide accurate, data-driven insights on crime and security across Nigeria. Daniel Bwala, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communications, disclosed this in a statement titled “Ensuring Data…

Kehinde Fajobi The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised alarm over an alleged plot to frame prominent opposition figures, including Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, spokesperson for the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), and Uche Nnadi, National Chairman of the Action Peoples Party (APP), with accusations of bribing judicial officers. The accusations follow…

Kehinde Fajobi The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has clarified misleading claims made by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) regarding the $1bn investment in the refinery’s operations. In a statement, Dangote Refinery described the information presented by NNPCL as “misinformation” and emphasized that the $1bn crude-backed loan is just five percent of the total investment…

… presented with awards received on his behalf …rewards NAFEST contingent N30m for overall win Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, today presided over the 148th session of the State Executive Council meeting after resumption from his 3 weeks annual leave. The Bayelsa Arts and Culture contingent emerged as overall champion of the recently held…

Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has unveiled plans to establish an entertainment village aimed at uncovering and nurturing talents within the state. According to the governor, the entertainment industry possesses the dual power to generate substantial income for the nation while engaging Nigerian youths in meaningful ways. The governor shared this vision on the…

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, are set to forfeit over £2 million ($2.5 million) to UK authorities after a London court ruled in favor of police in a civil fraud case concerning unpaid taxes. The judgment, delivered on Wednesday at Westminster Magistrates Court, grants Devon and Cornwall Police the authority to seize…

Kehinde Fajobi A tragic stampede at a children’s carnival in Ibadan, Oyo State, has resulted in multiple fatalities, many of whom were children. The incident occurred at the private fun fair at Basorun Islamic High School early today, leading to both deaths and injuries. In a statement, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade,…

Kehinde Fajobi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Wednesday, December 18, for his Christmas and New Year celebrations. The president touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport at exactly 3:23 pm. Earlier, President Tinubu had presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly…

…OBJ, CAN President, Osoba, Oyedepo Among Dignitaries in Attendance Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has called on Nigerians to celebrate Christmas with moderation and extend love and compassion to the less privileged and vulnerable in society. Speaking at the Ogun State Christmas Carol and Service of Nine Lessons held at the…

Kehinde Fajobi The National Assembly has extended the implementation of the 2024 Budget by six months, Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced on Wednesday during President Bola Tinubu’s presentation of the 2025 Budget. Akpabio addressed a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives, stating, “We shall continue on the part of nationalism and service…

My Fellow Nigerians, In fulfilment of one of my constitutional duties and with unyielding commitment to rebuilding Nigeria towards ensuring that we remain steadfast on the journey to a prosperous future, I hereby present the 2025 Budget to the Joint Session of the 10th National Assembly. On this day, before this hallowed chamber, I present…

Ghana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed two legal challenges against the controversial Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, a legislation designed to impose harsh penalties on LGBTQ individuals and activities. The ruling clears a path for the bill, which has attracted significant global criticism, to move closer to becoming law. The bill, passed by Parliament…

Kehinde Fajobi President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday presented the ₦47.9 trillion 2025 Budget Proposal, titled “The Resurrection Budget: Securing Peace, Building Prosperity,” to a joint session of the National Assembly. In his 30-minute speech, which concluded at 1:10 p.m., Tinubu highlighted significant allocations for key sectors, including ₦4.91 trillion for defence and security, ₦4.06 trillion…

Kehinde Fajobi President Bola Tinubu has announced a proposed allocation of ₦4.91 trillion for defence and security in the 2025 fiscal year. He disclosed this during his presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill, titled “The Restoration Budget: Securing Peace, Building Prosperity,” to a joint session of the 10th National Assembly on Wednesday in Abuja. Tinubu…

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigeria Police Force has defended its use of leg restraints on Vincent Makinde, a dismissed officer, refuting claims of inhumane treatment and unjustified detention. In a statement on Wednesday, Force Spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi explained that Makinde was dismissed in 2022 after an orderly room trial found him guilty of multiple offences, including…