Category: Fact Check
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,…
FG, Labour Silent on Meeting Outcome
The Federal Government and Organised Labour have remained tight-lipped about the outcome of their meeting held earlier today, which reportedly focused on critical issues such as the recent hike in petrol prices and its socio-economic impact on Nigerians, as well as the minimum wage. While sources indicate that these topics dominated the discussions, neither the…
Reps Urges Tinubu to Submit 2025 Budget Proposal Without Delay
The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to promptly transmit the 2025 budget proposal to the National Assembly. This resolution was passed during Wednesday’s plenary session following a motion moved by Clement Jimbo, a lawmaker from Akwa Ibom. Jimbo stressed the importance of adhering to Section 11(1b) of the Fiscal Responsibility Act…
Tanker Fire Tragedy: Tinubu Sends High-Level Delegation to Jigawa
In response to the devastating tanker explosion in Majia town, Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives, President Bola Tinubu has dispatched a high-level Federal Government delegation to the state. The tragedy occurred on Tuesday night, leaving scores dead and 50 others critically injured. The President has directed Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the…
Oyetola Poised to Win 2026 Osun Governorship Election —APC Chieftain
Kehinde Fajobi Former Osun State lawmaker, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has declared that the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, is poised to contest and win the 2026 governorship election in Osun State. Responding to rumours that Oyetola, who served as Osun governor from November 2018 to November 2022, might not pursue the All…
Defamatory Claims: Falana, Falz Give Bobrisky 12 Hours to Tender Public Apology
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, musician and activist Folarin Falana, known as Falz, have issued a stern demand for a public apology and retraction of defamatory statements made by popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, commonly known as Bobrisky. The allegations surfaced through audio recordings that have circulated online, prompting the legal action. In…
Jigawa Gov Pledges Support After Tragic Tanker Explosion Claims 95 Lives
Kehinde Fajobi Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State visited Majia town in Taura Local Government Area on Wednesday, following a devastating tanker explosion that claimed 95 lives and left over 50 people injured. Arriving at the scene with top government officials, the governor expressed deep condolences to the families of the victims and offered prayers…
Experts Warn Nigerians Against Returning to Firewood Cooking Amidst Gas Price Hike
Kehinde Fajobi Nigerians have been urged not to resort to firewood for cooking due to the rising cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). This warning came from climate change advocates and researchers at a programme held in Abuja on Tuesday, titled “Maximising Energy Transition Opportunities in Nigeria.” The price of LPG, commonly known as cooking…
Ghana Embraced Me Like No Other: Oxlade on Finding Greater Love Beyond Nigeria
Nigerian Afrobeat artist Oxlade recently shared that he feels more appreciated in Ghana than in his home country. During an interview, the singer opened up about his decision to collaborate with Ghanaian hip-hop icon Sarkodie on his debut album, Oxlade from Africa. He also addressed previous statements he made on X, where he expressed frustration…
TikTok Removes 2.1m Videos in Nigeria for Violating Guidelines
Kehinde Fajobi TikTok has removed over 2.1 million videos in Nigeria during the second quarter of 2024 for breaching its community guidelines. This move is part of the platform’s ongoing efforts to strengthen content moderation and ensure user safety. In its Community Guidelines Enforcement Report released on Tuesday, TikTok revealed that the videos removed accounted…
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Rise by 12.74%, Inflation Gradually Moderating —CBN Gov
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, announced on Tuesday that the country’s foreign reserves increased by 12.74% to $39.12 billion as of October 11, 2024. This marks a rise from $34.70 billion at the end of June 2024. He made the disclosure while addressing the House of Representatives Committee on…
Thomas Tuchel Appointed as New England Head Coach
In a significant development for English football, Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as the new head coach of the England national team. The deal was finalized with all necessary documents signed, and an official statement from the FA is expected later today. The former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain manager has agreed to a contract that…
World Bank: Naira Ranks Among Worst-Performing Currencies in Africa, Depreciates 43%
The Nigerian Naira has been listed as one of the worst-performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa for 2024, according to the World Bank’s latest Africa’s Pulse report. As of August 2024, the naira had depreciated by approximately 43% year-to-date, placing it among the weakest currencies in the region, alongside the Ethiopian birr and South Sudanese pound.…
Oko-Jumbo Demands Urgent Bye-Election to Fill Amaewhule, 24 Rivers Assembly Members’ Vacant Seats
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, reaffirmed on Tuesday that the legislative seats of Martin Amaewhule and 24 others remain vacant following their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on December 11, 2023. The Assembly also insisted that the seats should be filled through…
Most of Our Offices Have Drug Dealers —Senator Alleges Drug Abuse Among Lawmakers
A Nigerian lawmaker, Senator Kawu Sumaila (Kano South), has made a startling accusation against his colleagues, claiming that hard drugs are being used and distributed in areas under their control, including their homes and offices. Sumaila made this assertion during a plenary session on Tuesday while contributing to the debate on a Bill to establish…
Ogun Denies Joining Suit Against EFCC, Clarifies Case Targets NFIU Guidelines
Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Ogun State Government, on Tuesday, dismissed several reports in the media indicating that the state had joined some states of the federation in a case at the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). It added that the issue it is contending in court relates to…
Ogun Ecological Disaster: Gov Abiodun Calls for Mining Regulation
…as House of Reps Committee promises to address gully erosion in Ijebu-Ode, others Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Governor Dapo Abiodun has attributed the cause of most erosions in Ogun State to activities of those who indiscriminately mine laterite and other natural resources in the state. Abiodun said that members of the House of Representatives’ Committee on…
CAF Delists Super Eagles vs Libya AFCON Qualifier Following Airport Ordeal
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has removed the second-leg fixture between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Libya’s Mediterranean Knights from its official schedule for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The updated fixture list, published on CAF’s X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, no longer includes the Group D match that was set…
EFCC Operatives Held Hostage at Enugu Radio Station for Ponzi Scheme
On Monday, October 14, 2024, a team from the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was involved in a tense standoff at Urban Radio 94.5FM, Enugu, while attempting to arrest Favour Ekoh, the host of the station’s popular program “Prime Time.” Ekoh is under investigation in connection with an alleged…
Amaewhule-led Rivers Assembly Declares Pro Fubara lawmakers’ Seats Vacant
Kehinde Fajobi The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has declared the seats of Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and three other lawmakers vacant due to their absence from legislative sessions for 152 days. During plenary today, Speaker Amaewhule explained that Ehie failed to properly notify…