Category: Fact Check

Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the recruitment of an additional 1,000 Amotekun personnel to strengthen security across the state and warned that Ogun will not serve as a safe haven for criminals. Speaking on Saturday during the passing-out parade ceremony of 690 Batch D trainees of the Amotekun Corps at…

The 2024 Edo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Asue Ighodalo, and his party continued their legal battle at the Election Petition Tribunal in Benin on Saturday, tendering additional documentary evidence to support their case. The petitioners, challenging the declaration of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as…

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has shared a remarkable account of how his unwavering faith in God earned him the nickname “miracle governor.” Speaking on Friday during the Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area Annual Day of Thanksgiving in Sampou, the governor recounted pivotal moments that tested his beliefs. In a statement released by his Chief Press…

Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, is at the center of a betting scandal being investigated by the Udine prosecutor’s office. According to reports from the Italian newspaper Messagero Veneto, Okoye is under scrutiny for his involvement in “anomalous bets” placed on one of Udinese’s matches during the 2023/2024 Serie A season. The controversy…

This week, Nigeria grappled with scandals, unrest, and reform proposals. From the Nigerian Bar Association’s silence on legal misconduct to the Lagos Assembly Speaker’s impeachment and tribunal violence in Edo, the nation’s institutions are under scrutiny. Amidst these tensions, governors backed equitable tax reforms, and the Labour Party resolved leadership disputes. Will these developments mark…

On the 17th of January, 2025, the Brazilian government announced that Nigeria has officially accepted to join BRICS, the influential multinational bloc of emerging economies. The Brazil Foreign Ministry, in a statement, revealed that Nigeria’s inclusion is a significant milestone in deepening global collaboration, especially within the Global South. This aligns with Brazil’s commitment to…

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has taken decisive action to tackle the issue of ghost workers plaguing local government areas (LGAs) across the state. In a bold move, he inaugurated a five-member committee charged with uncovering the truth behind the inflated workforce. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Affairs, Comrade Peter Ahemba,…

Kehinde Fajobi The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) has criticised northern governors for generating what it termed a “needless controversy” over President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills. In October, Tinubu presented four tax reform bills to the National Assembly for consideration, including the Nigeria Tax Bill, Tax Administration Bill, and Joint Revenue Board Establishment…

Kehinde Fajobi The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has described the ₦800 billion allocated to his ministry in the 2025 budget proposal as insufficient to address Nigeria’s road infrastructure challenges. Speaking on Friday during the House Committee on Works’ budget defence session, Umahi said, “We plead with you to help us. ₦800bn cannot do anything…

The Rivers State Government has confirmed the death of nine people following a suspected cholera outbreak in Andoni and Akuku-Toru Local Government Areas. Ada Oreh, the state commissioner for health, announced the development on Thursday in Port Harcourt, revealing that three deaths occurred in Andoni, while six were recorded in Akuku-Toru. Additionally, 41 suspected cases…

Social media commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), ignited conversations on the 17th of January, 2025, when he declared his readiness to campaign for Seyi Tinubu should the president’s son decide to contest the Lagos governorship race. Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has recently become the subject of rising…

Kehinde Fajobi Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has described the disruption during the presentation of the Nigeria Police Force’s 2025 budget at the National Assembly as “unnecessary drama that could have been avoided.” The incident occurred on January 16, 2025, during a meeting with the Joint Committees on Police Affairs and Police Institutions. In a…

Kehinde Fajobi President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, praised the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) for their unanimous support of four Tax Reform Bills currently under review by the National Assembly. Tinubu commended the governors for demonstrating “bold leadership and commitment to fostering unity among leaders nationwide.” His Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed…

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has condemned the alleged killing of 50-year-old Jeremiah Okoye while in police custody in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Okoye, a native of Ezinifite Nnewi in Anambra State, reportedly died on January 13 while detained. NICASA President-General, Dr Frank Onyekwelu, told the News Agency of Nigeria…

Kehinde Fajobi The wife of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has been abducted from her residence in the Arepo area of Ogun State. Mrs. Odumosu was taken by heavily armed kidnappers in the early hours of Friday after they stormed her home, firing shots. Confirming the incident, Ogun State Police spokesperson CSP…

KEHINDE FAJOBI The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday upheld Julius Abure as the authentic National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), reaffirming the October 8 Federal High Court ruling in his favour. In a unanimous decision by a three-member panel, the appellate court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to grant all…

Kehinde Fajobi The legal team of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has expressed concern over the reassignment of his case to Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Justice Nyako had previously recused herself from the trial following a lack-of-confidence objection raised by Kanu. In a 31-page…

Kehinde Fajobi Mojisola Meranda, the newly appointed Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, presided over her first plenary session on Friday following the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. The plenary, which commenced at 11 a.m., saw the attendance of a majority of lawmakers representing various constituencies. However, Obasa, who represents Agege Constituency…

Kehinde Fajobi The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported a fresh attack on its electricity lines supplying Abuja, once again damaging vital infrastructure. In a statement released on Friday, TCN’s Public Affairs Manager, Ndidi Mbah, confirmed that the incident occurred in the early hours at the 132kv transmission line and underground cable supplying bulk…

Kehinde Fajobi Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, due to rising global crude oil prices. In a statement released on Friday, the refinery announced that its new price for refined products will be ₦955 per litre at the loading gantry. Marketers purchasing between 2 million…

Kehinde Fajobi The internal conflict within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) continues to escalate as the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, has clarified that the National Working Committee (NWC) has not yet convened to address the court ruling on the Rivers State Executives. This contradicts the statement made by National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, which…

Kehinde Fajobi The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Lasbat Mojisola, has unveiled the newly appointed principal officers following the dissolution of the previous committee. The new appointments include Hon. Temitope Adedeji, representing Ifako Ijaye 1 Constituency, as Majority Leader; Hon. Richard Kasumu, representing Ikeja 2 Constituency, as Deputy Majority Leader;…

Kehinde Fajobi Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, revealed on Thursday that Nigerians living abroad spent about ₦60 billion during their visits to the country in December 2024. Speaking before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Diaspora to defend the commission’s 2025 budget, Dabiri-Erewa also disclosed that remittances from Nigerians in…

Kehinde Fajobi The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) and the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen trade and economic collaboration between the two nations. EXIM President and Chair, Reta Jo Lewis, and NEXIM Managing Director/Chief Executive, Abba Bello, signed the agreement during a virtual ceremony. Chair…

The Bauchi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a compelling call to Governor Bala Mohammed, urging him to reconsider his opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms. The party lauded the Tax Reform Bills currently under review at the National Assembly as a “positive step” toward revitalizing Nigeria’s economy and…