Category: Fact Check

Kehinde Fajobi The United Nations (UN) has called for the perpetrators of the murder of 40 farmers in Dumba, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, to be identified and brought to justice. Suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) allegedly carried out the attack on January 12 following a dispute over…

Kehinde Fajobi Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $435.40 million in one week, dropping from $40.92 billion on January 6 to $40.48 billion on January 14, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The reserves declined consistently, with records showing $40.91 billion on January 7, $40.85 billion on January 8, $40.80 billion…

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed support for the tax reform bills currently under consideration at the National Assembly, advocating for a fair sharing formula for value-added tax (VAT). In a statement on Thursday, the NGF said the decision followed deliberations with the Presidential Tax Reform Committee on January 16, 2025. The…

…Diri confers state citizenship on envoy The Republic of South Korea has handed over mechanised farming equipment worth over $500,000 to the Bayelsa State government. The items include four tractors, two rice transplanting machines, one rice seeding machine, 10,000 rice seed beds, and four 10-tonne per day rice mills. The equipment were handed over to…

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its acceptance of the recent Rivers State High Court judgment nullifying the party’s Ward, Local Government, and State Congresses conducted in 2024. In a statement issued on January 16, 2025, and signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the NWC…

The Federal Government has dismissed rumors circulating on social media that the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos is shaking and unsafe, describing the claims as baseless and politically motivated. Reports had emerged on platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook alleging that a section of the iconic 11-kilometer bridge had opened up, causing it to shake. However,…

The Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS) has announced the appointment of Saifullahi Muhammed as the Zonal Commander for the North West Zone. A native of Kano Municipal Local Government Area in Kano State, Muhammed’s appointment became effective on January 13, 2025. The decision was approved by NFSS Commander General, Ambassador Osatimeh Joshua, and the Board…

The Vatican announced on Thursday that Pope Francis, 88, suffered a fall at his residence, resulting in an injury to his right arm. While the arm did not sustain a fracture, it has been immobilized as a precautionary measure. This incident marks the second time the pontiff has fallen in just over a month. On…

Renowned gospel artist Mercy Chinwo has leveled serious accusations against her manager, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, alleging he misappropriated $345,000 in royalties from her digital platforms and event earnings. In response to a petition filed by Chinwo, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) sought and obtained a warrant of arrest from Justice Alexander Owoeye of the…

Kehinde Fajobi The Defence Headquarters has linked the recent resurgence of terrorist attacks in the North East and North West to the influx of foreign fighters reinforcing local terror groups. Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, made the statement during a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja. He explained that the foreign fighters,…

Kehinde Fajobi Following a violent confrontation between students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic and security operatives from the convoy of Ogun State’s Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, student leaders have demanded an apology. The clash occurred on Wednesday when students, protesting an increase in school fees and the dissolution of the Students Union Government, were marching towards…

Kehinde Fajobi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has officially withdrawn from the upcoming Local Government (LG) elections scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2025. The announcement, made in a statement on Thursday in Akure by Mr. Leye Igbabo, the party’s Director of Media and Publicity in the state, cited concerns over the credibility…

Kehinde Fajobi The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a significant increase in fuel prices, with the average retail price of petrol rising from ₦648.93 in November 2023 to ₦1,214.17 in November 2024. In its Petrol Price See for November 2024, released on Thursday, the NBS stated that this marks an 87.10% year-on-year hike.…

Kehinde Fajobi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revoked land allocations belonging to 568 individuals in Maitama II, Abuja, due to unpaid Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) bills. This decision was disclosed on Thursday by Wike’s media aide, Lere Olayinka. Among the affected are prominent figures, including Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma,…

Kehinde Fajobi Afreximbank has agreed in principle to collaborate with Nigeria on aircraft financing and leasing, promising access to dry-leased aircraft for Nigerian airlines. In a statement issued by Tunde Moshood, media adviser to Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, the agreement was reached during a side meeting at the Aviation Economic Conference in Dublin, Ireland. “A…

The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is at the center of a tense political standoff, as personnel of the Nigerian Police have sealed off the party’s secretariat on Aba Road, Port Harcourt. A tactical unit from the Rivers State Police Command blocked the main entrance to the secretariat, using a patrol…

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has cleared the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) of allegations of financial misappropriation during its 2024 budget implementation. Senator Sani Musa, the chairman of the committee, issued a statement on Thursday, addressing accusations that JAMB engaged in reckless spending. He explained that the allegations, which included claims…

AS Roma has set its sights on Nigerian right-back Ola Aina as the club looks to bolster its defensive options. The Giallorossi’s sporting director, Florent Ghisolfi, has reportedly made inquiries about the 28-year-old, who is regarded as one of the best in his position globally. Currently plying his trade with Nottingham Forest, Aina has consistently…

Kehinde Fajobi The Acting Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has pledged to investigate alleged anti-party activities involving members, particularly during the 2023 general elections. At a press briefing on Thursday, the committee revealed plans to form a disciplinary panel, emphasising that sanctions, including suspensions or expulsions, could be recommended…

Kehinde Fajobi The federal government has proposed a 30-60% increase in telecom tariffs to sustain the telecommunications sector while ensuring affordability for Nigerians. Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television. He stated that the move followed recommendations from independent consultants, including KPMG, rejecting operators’ demands…

Kehinde Fajobi Bandits attacked the General Hospital in Kankara, Katsina State, on Wednesday night, injuring a doctor and kidnapping five people, including hospital staff. A local source disclosed that the assailants stormed the hospital around 7 p.m., firing shots that sent patients and staff into panic. Dr Murtala Dandashire, who was attending to patients, sustained…

Kehinde Fajobi The United Arab Emirates President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has accepted an invitation from President Bola Tinubu to visit Nigeria later this year. Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday morning. He noted that the invitation was extended during bilateral…

Kehinde Fajobi Prince Lukman Gbadegesin, a former contender for the Alaafin of Oyo throne, has taken legal action to challenge the appointment and presentation of the staff of office to Prince Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin by Governor Seyi Makinde. Gbadegesin, reportedly endorsed by a faction of the Oyomesi, is urging the court to…

The Federal Government has responded to the recent comments made by the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, regarding the economic policies implemented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. In a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on the 16th of January, 2025, the government reaffirmed its unwavering…

The outgoing U.S. President, Joe Biden, and the incoming President, Donald Trump, both laid claim on the 15th of January, 2025, to the credit for a long-awaited Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal, which had been months in the making but was finally brought to fruition with a nudge from a Trump envoy. While announcing the ceasefire, Biden…