Category: Fact Check

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led dignitaries to commemorate the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the Eagles Square, Abuja. Representing President Bola Tinubu, Shettima laid the first wreath at the solemn ceremony and released white pigeons to symbolize peace and unity in honor of Nigeria’s fallen heroes and living veterans. The event, held…

Kehinde Fajobi The House of Representatives Committee on Information and National Orientation has rejected the ₦1.2 billion allocated for the capital component of the Ministry of Information and National Orientation’s 2025 budget, calling it insufficient. The Ministry also expressed concerns over the ₦8.7 billion allocated to its operations, with the Committee pointing out that the…

Kehinde Fajobi Troops of the Joint Task Force South-East, known as “Operation UDO KA,” have neutralised eight armed members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and arrested five others in Anambra State. In a statement released on Wednesday, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, Spokesman for Operation UDO KA, confirmed that Sector 5 troops engaged IPOB…

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has called on Nigerians to honor the sacrifices of the nation’s fallen heroes by fostering a society built on justice, equity, and peace. Speaking at the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony held at the Peace Park in Yenagoa, Governor Diri emphasized the need to go beyond ceremonial gestures…

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two individuals in separate incidents related to counterfeit currencies in Kano and Nasarawa States. The arrests are part of efforts to curb terrorism financing through the newly established Police Anti-Money Laundering Units. On December 8, 2024, in Gwale, Kano, operatives arrested Nura Ibrahim after uncovering counterfeit currency…

Kehinde Fajobi The recent announcement of the establishment of a Shari’ah court in Oyo town has raised serious concerns among Yoruba elders, who fear the move could destabilise the region’s peace. The Yoruba Regional Alliance (YRA), representing a collective voice of Yoruba elders, condemned the initiative, calling it a direct threat to the harmony and…

Dr. Christopher Vershima Ashiekaa, the Director of Senate Table Duties at the National Assembly, is locking horns with the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) over what he claims is an unjust attempt to retire him prematurely. The contentious issue, currently before Justice Osatohanmwen Ayodele Obaseki Osaghae at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, hinges on…

Kehinde Fajobi Retired military veteran Col. Nasiru Salami has expressed concern over the inadequate weapons used by Nigerian security forces to combat the terror group Lakurawa, which has been causing chaos in the North-West. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, Salami drew attention to the stark contrast between the outdated weaponry of…

Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has called on Nigerians to honor fallen military personnel by ensuring that the country’s unity remains intact. He emphasized that this is the best way to appreciate the sacrifices of soldiers who lost their lives during the Nigerian Civil War. The governor made this statement on…

At the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremonies held in Enugu State’s capital on the 15th of January, 2025, Governor Dr. Peter Mbah paid a heartfelt tribute to the Nigerian Armed Forces, extolling their valor and sacrifices. Mbah emphasized the nation’s eternal gratitude for their service, which has ensured peace and security in the state…

Kehinde Fajobi Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele, narrowly escaped an attack by protesting students in Abeokuta on Wednesday. The incident occurred while Salako-Oyedele was en route to the 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, to represent Governor Dapo Abiodun at the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration. Her convoy was attacked by students from Moshood…

The Federal Government must ensure the prompt payment of benefits to families of fallen heroes and pay close attention to the welfare of the veterans still alive, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Most Rev Ignatius Kaigama, has said. He said such measures will motivate others who are serving presently in the armed forces to…

Joseph Aloba, the father of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, fondly called Mohbad, has opened up about how his life took an unexpected turn for the better following his son’s tragic passing. In a revealing conversation with media personality Akin Abolade, popularly known as Mrlilgaga, on the 15th of January, 2025, Aloba shared: “Let…

Kehinde Fajobi Prince Ayobami Ladigbolu, a contender for the Alaafin of Oyo throne, has shared his reflections on the intense competition for the crown. In a statement published on Facebook on Tuesday, he congratulated the newly crowned Alaafin, Oba Abimbola Owoade, calling his emergence “divinely ordained.” Ladigbolu expressed disappointment over the defection of some of…

Kehinde Fajobi Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has condemned the harassment of Amnesty International Nigeria and urged Nigerians to expose anyone violating the Anti-Torture Act 2017. In a statement on Wednesday, January 2025, Falana criticised the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for intimidating Amnesty International following a report on police brutality during the 2024 #EndBadGovernance…

Kehinde Fajobi The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have engaged in a war of words following a shooting incident at the Edo Governorship Election Tribunal in Benin on Wednesday. APC Chairman in Edo, Jarret Tenebe, condemned the incident, calling it a “deeply disturbing and unacceptable act of violence that undermined…

Kehinde Fajobi The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kano Zone, has raised serious concerns over the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, accusing the Federal Government of attempting to eliminate the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), a crucial agency for public tertiary education funding. Speaking to journalists in Kano, Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Comrade Abdulkadir Muhammad,…

Kehinde Fajobi Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Wednesday, Aiyedatiwa exempted two commissioners, citing the critical nature of their roles. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Kayode Ajulo, and the Commissioner for Finance,…

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has dismissed a proposal to impose a $500 tax on Nigerians returning home during the festive season, describing it as exploitative and counterproductive. Chief Dokun Olumofin had suggested the tax in a letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, targeting Nigerians and tourists arriving between November and January.…

Kehinde Fajobi The Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, has banned the use of drones in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa States without prior authorisation. Air Commodore U.U. Idris, the Air Component Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, announced the directive in a signal. Idris cited serious security risks posed by unauthorised drone operations by government agencies…

Kehinde Fajobi Gunfire erupted near the Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal on Wednesday morning, sparking chaos and panic among those present. The incident occurred at the Edo High Court Complex on Sapele Road, Benin, where the Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led three-member panel was sitting. Lawyers, litigants, politicians, and reporters fled for safety as stray bullets…

Kehinde Fajobi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has accused Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Edo State, of obstructing its investigation into a ₦6 billion fraud involving Jonathan Okunbor and Kezmith Global Ventures. In a statement on Wednesday, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, alleged that…

Kehinde Fajobi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) State Youths Forum has expressed confidence in the party’s chances of reclaiming power in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a news briefing on Wednesday after a condolence visit to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, the forum, made up of youth leaders from the 36 states and the…

Nigeria’s inflation rate climbed to 34.8% in December 2024, up from 34.6% in November, driven by increased demand for goods and services during the festive period, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS revealed these figures in its December 2024 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, noting a marginal 0.20% rise compared to…

Kehinde Fajobi Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed sympathy for victims of a devastating fire that ravaged Ahịa Mgbede, near the New Motor Spare Parts Market in Nnewi. The fire, which broke out in the early hours of Tuesday, destroyed numerous shops and goods worth millions of naira. The cause of the incident remains…