Category: Fact Check

Kehinde Fajobi Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has described the removal of the petrol subsidy as a major benefit for state governments, citing increased revenue for development. During a project inspection to mark the first anniversary of his second term, Uzodimma highlighted the positive impact of the subsidy removal on state finances and infrastructure. “In…

Kehinde Fajobi The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted claims that incumbent local government chairmen seeking re-election were directed to resign ahead of the 2025 council polls. In a statement on Monday evening, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, dismissed the reports as false and misleading. “Our attention has been drawn…

The Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a stern advisory to certain political figures in Lagos State, urging them to abandon any hopes of contesting the governorship election in 2027. According to the revered cleric, their ambitions are destined to fail. In a statement released by his media aide,…

Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has shed light on the controversial Nigeria Air project, revealing unsettling details about the agreements signed by his predecessor, Hadi Sirika. In a widely circulated video, Keyamo unveiled sections of the agreement documents, dissecting clauses inked between Sirika and the Ethiopian government. According to Keyamo, these…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has unveiled four more crucial witnesses in the high-stakes trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, before Justice James Omotosho at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Mamman, who faces a staggering 12-count charge for allegedly masterminding a conspiracy to launder a jaw-dropping N33,804,830,503.73 (over 33 billion…

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has called on Amnesty International to retract and apologise for its report titled “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on and Bad Governance Protests”, which accused the police of human rights violations during the August 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Force Public Relations…

Hollywood has been rocked by the heartbreaking news of Dalyce Curry’s death. The 95-year-old actress, celebrated for her iconic performances in Blues Brothers and Lady Sings the Blues, was found dead at her Los Angeles home amid the raging wildfires. Tragedy struck as Curry’s Altadena property was engulfed by flames, leaving her body burnt in…

In a daring display of tactical precision, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), thwarted a retaliatory onslaught by bandits on Bilbis community in Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State, on the 12th ofJanuary, 2025. The foiled attack was reportedly a fallout of the elimination of a notorious…

The Association of United Farmers of Benue Valley (AUFBV) has made an impassioned plea for the release of 394 corpses of Tiv farmers, allegedly slain by a militia group in Keana Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State. During a visit to the residence of Ter Tyoshin, His Royal Highness Daniel Abomtse, in Naka, Gwer…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Command, has made a significant arrest involving five high-ranking officials from the Katsina State Board of Internal Revenue, accused of embezzling a staggering N1,294,337,676.53 earmarked for the state government. The suspects Rabiu Abdullahi, Sanusi Mohammed Yaro, Ibrahim M. Kofar Soro, Ibrahim Aliyu, and Nura Lawal Kofar…

The Zamfara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has conveyed its profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences over the tragic loss of innocent lives following the recent airstrike mishap in Tungar Kara, Maradun Local Government Area. In a statement released by the state publicity secretary, Haliru Andi, the party expressed deep compassion for those…

The family of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the former Leicester City owner who tragically died in a helicopter crash in 2018, has filed a £2.15 billion ($2.63 billion) lawsuit against the helicopter’s manufacturer, Leonardo S.p.A. The legal action was initiated at London’s High Court on Friday, with the family accusing the Italian company of liability for the…

The national electricity grid will remain vulnerable to frequent collapses due to the government’s inability to repair a critical transmission line in northern Nigeria, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu revealed during the 2025 budget defense session with the Senate Joint Committee on Power. Adelabu cited the damaged Shiroro-Kaduna-Mando line, which has been non-functional since it…

The Rivers State High Court has nullified the congresses conducted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state in 2024. The court also issued a restraining order against the state executive committee of the PDP, barring them from overseeing the party’s affairs. Additionally, Aaron Chukwuemeka was prohibited from presenting himself as the party’s chairman.…

Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has directed the implementation of specialized training programs for police officers across Nigeria, focusing on human rights, ethical conduct, and professionalism. Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, following a virtual conference held by the IGP with senior police managers,…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Fatimah Odeale for allegedly injuring a 10-year-old boy, Olasunkanmi Oluwadamilare, with a razor blade. Omolola Odutola, the police spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, revealing that the incident was reported by Moses Olagbegi, the coordinator of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools in Abeokuta.…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended four suspects in connection with the theft of four fire service trucks belonging to the state government. During his maiden briefing on Monday at the command’s headquarters in Ikot Akpan-Abia, Uyo, the state Commissioner of Police (CP), Baba Muhammed Azare, disclosed that the trucks were recovered in…

Nasarawa United’s relegation fight has taken a major hit after the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) handed them severe sanctions for violent incidents during their match-day 18 clash with Rivers United. The league body penalized the Lafia-based club with a three-point and three-goal deduction, alongside a N3 million fine, citing multiple breaches of league regulations.…

US President Joe Biden announced on Monday that a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, which would include the release of hostages, is close to being finalized. The ongoing war in Gaza has resulted in devastating casualties, with over 46,000 Palestinians and 408 Israeli soldiers killed since the conflict began. Speaking at the State Department,…

Newly appointed Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has vowed to implement an attacking style of football to secure Nigeria’s place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The 47-year-old, who signed a two-year deal, made the pledge during his official unveiling in Abuja on Monday, emphasizing his commitment to turning…

Kehinde Fajobi The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has established a special panel to investigate a ₦4 trillion revenue shortfall attributed to indiscriminate waivers granted to government agencies. This decision was made during a hearing aimed at examining the revenue profiles of Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and Government-Owned Enterprises (GOEs) in preparation for the…

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from professional boxing. The 36-year-old British fighter, nicknamed the “Gypsy King,” made the announcement in a brief social media post on Monday, bringing an end to a storied career. “I’m going to make this short and sweet,” Fury stated. “I’d like to announce my retirement…

A Federal High Court in Abuja, on the 13th of January, 2025, postponed proceedings in a high-profile N300 million fundamental rights enforcement suit involving detained singer Darlington Achakpo, fondly called Speed Darlington, and the police. The court, presided over by Justice Musa Liman, adjourned the case to the 27th of January. The adjournment followed a…

Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, a resident of Orozo, a border town between Abuja and Nasarawa State, was arrested by local authorities following the discovery of a severed human head within the premises of a local church. The incident occurred during a Sunday thanksgiving service after a seven-day fasting period. According to witnesses, Ajayi exhibited suspicious behavior, including…

Kehinde Fajobi Reverend Sisters Vincentia Nwankwo and Grace Okoli, kidnapped last Tuesday, have been freed after six days in captivity. The two members of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Christ, were abducted along Ufuma Road in Orumba North Local Government Area, while returning from a vocational association meeting in Ogboji. Their release was…