Category: Fact Check

Kehinde Fajobi The House of Representatives has summoned the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff, and the Commanding Officer of the 177 Battalion over the alleged unlawful arrest and detention of a Nasarawa community leader, Alhaji Bello Badejo. The resolution followed a motion by Hon. Mansur Soro during Tuesday’s plenary. Soro explained…

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has taken a decisive step by dissolving the boards of all commissions within the state’s public service. This bold move was announced on the 17th of December, 2024, in Benin City through a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor, who declared that the…

Kehinde Fajobi The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ramped up efforts to implement its single currency, the ECO, following agreements reached at the 65th Ordinary Session. In a communiqué issued after its 66th Ordinary Session held in Abuja on Sunday, ECOWAS revealed the new launch date for the ECO is now set…

Nigerian music sensation Florence Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, has boldly declared that she will no longer stay in any situation whether it’s a relationship, conversation, or platform that forces her to suppress her true identity. In a powerful statement shared on her X handle on the 16th of December, 2024, Cuppy made it…

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been provisionally suspended from football after testing positive during a routine doping test. The club confirmed that the Football Association (FA) recently contacted Mudryk following an “adverse finding” in a standard urine test. In an official statement, Chelsea expressed their stance on the situation, saying: “Both the Club and Mykhailo…

In its continued effort to raise awareness about the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) of Lagos State, the Rights Enforcement and Public Law Centre (REPLACE) took its campaign to Iponri Market, Surulere, on Monday. The initiative, supported by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme, aims to empower women and vulnerable groups with…

New York Judge Juan Merchan has upheld President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, declaring it valid despite arguments rooted in a landmark immunity ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. Trump’s legal team had urged Merchan to overturn the guilty verdict in New York v. Trump, citing the Supreme Court’s July ruling, which granted presidents broad…

Kehinde Fajobi President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman for winning the 2024 CAF Men’s African Footballer of the Year award. He also commended Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for being named the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year and celebrated the Super Falcons for clinching the Women’s National Team of the…

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has launched a monitoring operation following an oil spill at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) loading terminal, SMI, in Bonny, Rivers State. The spill, reportedly caused by a ruptured pipeline, led SPDC to immediately shut down the affected pipeline to prevent further leakage. To…

Kehinde Fajobi Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies—the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)—recently announced significant strides in asset recovery and convictions for 2024. According to the Director of Legal Services at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Zakari Mijinyawa, the agencies reclaimed a combined…

Kehinde Fajobi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have collectively recovered over ₦277.685 billion and $105.966 million in 2024. The Director of Legal Services at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Zakari Mijinyawa, disclosed the figures during a press conference by…

Kehinde Fajobi Detained human rights lawyer and activist, Mr Dele Farotimi, has denied sending anyone to plead with elder statesman, Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, who took him to court for defamation. Farotimi, currently standing trial in Ekiti State, reportedly made this clarification following suggestions that Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, visited Afe Babalola…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Port Harcourt Region, has triumphantly restored power to most parts of Bayelsa State, ending a four-month blackout that plunged the region into darkness. This remarkable feat was announced by Emmanuel Anyaegbulem, the General Manager of TCN’s Port Harcourt Region, during a press briefing on the 16th of December, 2024,…

The World Bank has revealed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could significantly reduce the capital requirements for transitioning to a net-zero economy by as much as $2 trillion. In its latest “Net-Zero Industry Tracker 2024 Edition” report, the international lender highlighted how AI, particularly generative AI, could enhance capital efficiency by 5-7 percent, providing substantial savings…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for the strengthening of resilient democracies across Africa, emphasizing their critical role in governance, human rights, and inclusivity. He made this statement during his participation in the 7th Africa Political Summit and Diamond Awards in Zanzibar, East Africa, which took place from December 11 to 14, 2024. The…

UEFA has approved a record €41 million in prize money for the Women’s Euro 2025 tournament, marking a significant increase from the previous edition, European football’s governing body announced on Monday. The prize pool for next summer’s tournament in Switzerland represents a 156% rise compared to the €16 million allocated for the 2022 edition in…

The founder of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, has pushed back against recent remarks by Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the United Kingdom opposition, criticizing her country of origin, Nigeria. Badenoch has been unwavering in her sharp commentary about Nigeria. In her latest remarks, the leader of the UK’s Conservative Party…

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to hold discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to seek an end to the war triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at a news conference on Monday, Trump said the ongoing conflict had caused widespread devastation, describing it as “carnage” and pledging…

Heineken Lokpobiri, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), has announced that the Final Investment Decision (FID) on Shell’s Bonga North deepwater project will add 110,000 barrels per day (bpd) to Nigeria’s oil production capacity. The Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Shell Plc, confirmed the FID earlier today,…

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been crowned as the Women’s National Team of the Year at the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards, currently taking place in Marrakech, Morocco. The Nigerian team claimed the prestigious award ahead of Banyana Banyana of South Africa and the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco, who were also in…