Category: Fact Check
Akande Criticises Tinubu, Shettima for Simultaneous Foreign Trips
Kehinde Fajobi Former presidential spokesman, Laolu Akande, has expressed concern over President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima both being out of the country at the same time, saying it is not ideal for governance. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Thursday, Akande noted that one of them should remain in the…
CNG Vehicle Explosion Injures 3 in Benin, Sparks Safety Concerns
Kehinde Fajobi A CNG-powered vehicle exploded on Thursday at the NIPCO filling station in Aduwawa, Benin City, causing panic and injuring three people. The blast, captured in a viral video, scattered the vehicle and sent bystanders fleeing in fear. The injured were rushed to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital for treatment. Reports suggest the…
‘God Will Judge You’: Fubara Condemns Judges Allegedly Taking Bribes
Kehinde Fajobi Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has openly criticised judges accused of accepting bribes to manipulate court rulings. Speaking at the 2024/2025 Legal Year and Re-Dedication Service at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul’s in Port Harcourt, Fubara called for divine retribution against those twisting justice. Addressing legal professionals, Fubara said, “Some of you,…
Ribadu Labels Police, Soldiers Selling Arms to Criminals ‘Worst Human Beings’
Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser (NSA), has labeled police officers and soldiers who sell arms to criminals as the “worst human beings.” Ribadu made this strong statement during an arms destruction exercise organized by the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) on Thursday at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment, Giri,…
Police Warn POS Operators Against Transactions Exceeding ₦500,000
The Delta State Police Command has issued a strong warning to Point of Sale (POS) operators, urging them to avoid transactions over ₦500,000 due to the potential risk of being involved in criminal activities, particularly kidnappings. SP Bright Edafe, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, shared a recent case where a POS operator unknowingly facilitated a…
Ijaw Leaders Call for Economic Revival, Environmental Regeneration at Pre-Summit
Anna George The Pre-Summit Conference of the First Pan-Ijaw Economic Summit, organized by the Steve Azaiki Foundation in collaboration with the Ijaw National Congress, commenced on 17th October 2024 at the Banquet Hall, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The two-day event, themed “Environmental Regeneration and Economic Sustainability,” aims to address the socio-economic challenges faced by the Ijaw…
Labour Party: INEC Obeys Court Order, Recognises Abure Leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has finally obeyed the court order compelling it to recognize the Barrister Julius Abure leadership of the Labour Party. This was revealed in a statement issued on Thursday by the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh. According to Ifoh, in a letter addressed to Barrister Abure…
Biden Announces $4.5bn in Student Debt Relief for Public Servants
Kehinde Fajobi US President Joe Biden announced on Thursday a new round of student debt relief for public servants, totalling approximately $4.5 billion, just over two weeks ahead of the presidential election. The White House stated that this action will benefit around 60,000 borrowers nationwide, highlighting the administration’s efforts to enhance loan forgiveness since taking…
Suspension of Lokpobiri Driven by Envy — APC Zonal Legal Adviser
Kehinde Fajobi The South-South Zonal Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chukwuemeke Ogbuobodo, and other zonal officers have strongly condemned the suspension of Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum, by the party’s executive in his local government area of Bayelsa State. In a statement, Ogbuobodo declared the suspension illegal, null,…
PoS Operator Denies Knowledge of N4m Kidnap Ransom Transaction
Kehinde Fajobi In a developing case of a suspected kidnap ransom transaction in Delta State, an unidentified Point of Sale (PoS) operator has claimed she was unaware of any criminal activity associated with a N4 million deposit into her account. The operator was questioned in a video by SP Bright Edafe, the Public Relations Officer…
Plateau APC to Boycott Rerun Elections
Kehinde Fajobi The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State has announced that it will not participate in the rerun elections scheduled for Saturday in some Wards across the state. This decision follows local government elections held on October 9, 2024, where results in 21 Wards were not announced, prompting the need for a rerun.…
FIRS Chief Pushes for Name Change to Reflect Broader Revenue Collection Role
Kehinde Fajobi Zaccheus Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has stressed the need to rename the agency as the Nigeria Revenue Service, explaining that its current title no longer reflects its full scope of operations. Speaking before the House of Representatives Committee on Finance on Wednesday, Adedeji stated that the existing name…
Petroleum Marketers, Dangote Refinery Finalise Deal on Petrol Lifting
Kehinde Fajobi The National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Abubakar Maigandi, has reassured Nigerians that ongoing negotiations with Dangote Refinery to begin the direct loading of petrol from its 650,000-barrel-per-day facility are nearing completion. Speaking at the inauguration of a monitoring and surveillance taskforce on Wednesday in Abuja, Maigandi stated…
Presidency Dismisses Fears of Leadership Vacuum as Tinubu, Shettima Lead from Abroad
The Presidency clarified on Wednesday that the absence of President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima from the country does not result in any leadership vacuum. President Tinubu left on October 2, 2024, for a two-week working leave, while Shettima departed Abuja on Wednesday for a two-day visit to Sweden, representing Nigeria in bilateral talks…
EFCC is Unlawful Organization, Needs Reform —Agbakoba Tells NASS
Renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Olisa Agbakoba, has called on the National Assembly to address constitutional issues related to Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies, particularly raising concerns about the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In letters addressed to the Senate and House of Representatives on October 14, 2024, Agbakoba expressed his…
Extend CNG Conversion to Agrarian States to Cut Food Costs, Expert Urges FG
Kehinde Fajobi Dr. Yusuf Aliu, a France-based Nigerian forensic investigator and management consultant, has called on the Federal Government to include agrarian states in its distribution of free Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits for commercial vehicles. He believes this move could help reduce transportation costs and lower food prices. In a statement titled “Need…
FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe Seeks More Senate Representation for Abuja
Kehinde Fajobi Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial district, has called for additional Senate seats to be allocated to Abuja. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, organised with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Kingibe highlighted the challenges of representing the FCT as its sole…
Sanwo-Olu Reveals N85,000 Minimum Wage for Lagos Workers, Eyes N100,000 in 2025
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that the state currently pays its workers a minimum wage of N85,000, which is N15,000 higher than the N70,000 minimum wage signed into law by President Bola Tinubu in July. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Sanwo-Olu emphasized that Lagos’ decision to pay…
Nigeria Dismisses Apology Claims Over Super Eagles Detention in Libya
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has firmly denied claims that the country issued an apology to Libya over the recent detention of the Super Eagles in Benghazi. The minister’s response comes after a report published by The Libya Observer on Tuesday falsely claimed Nigeria had apologized for the incident. In a statement by…
Mass Burial Held for 140 Victims of Jigawa Tanker Explosion
A mass burial has been conducted for 140 victims of a devastating petrol tanker explosion in Majiya town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday. The tragic incident has left the entire community in mourning, as approximately 90 other victims remain in various hospitals across the state,…