Category: Fact Check

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to engage in constructive dialogue over the Tax Reform Bill, expressing concerns about its impact on workers nationwide. Speaking at the unveiling of CNG buses for the union’s Southwest chapters in Ibadan over the weekend, NLC President Joe Ajaero highlighted the need to…

Dakuku Peterside The stark reality of unavoidable price hikes has woven itself into the fabric of the average Nigeria’s daily existence, a grim hallmark of an unyielding cost-of-living crisis.What began with increases in petrol, gas, transportation, interest rates, food, and power has now extended to telecommunications services. This unrelenting rise in costs has prompted many…

Kehinde Fajobi Former Presidential spokesman, Laolu Akande, has stated that the concept of a rotational presidency in Nigeria is firmly established, making it difficult to terminate the southern presidency in 2027. In an interview with newsmen on Sunday in Lagos, Akande, who previously served as Senior Special Assistant on Media & Publicity to Vice President…

Kehinde Fajobi The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the 36 state governors at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Abuja. The case challenges the alleged misuse of the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024, which SERAP claims suppresses freedom of expression and violates human rights,…

Kehinde Fajobi A retired judge, Justice Taiwo Taiwo, has criticised the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) for failing to address petitions against influential lawyers. Speaking on Channels TV’s Law Weekly programme on Saturday, 11 January 2025, Justice Taiwo accused the NBA of turning a blind eye to allegations involving…

Kehinde Fajobi The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the newly elected leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, led by Senator John Azuta Mbata, to prioritise the unity and peace of Nigeria. In a congratulatory message shared on his verified X account on Sunday, Obi urged the new executives to use their…

Kehinde Fajobi The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed that four people were killed in an attack by suspected terrorists on its facilities at the Kangiwa border in Kebbi State. In a statement issued by the NIS Public Relations Officer, DCI Kenneth Udo, the assault occurred at about 7:20 pm on Friday, 10 January 2025.…

Kehinde Fajobi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pardoned 40 prison inmates, showcasing his administration’s commitment to justice reform and the reintegration of convicts into society. The state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Olukayode Ajulo (SAN), described the move as reflective of the governor’s dedication to mercy and rehabilitation. The pardons, granted on…

Kehinde Fajobi The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, has announced the appointment of new General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Principal Staff Officers (PSOs), Corps Commanders, and a Commander for the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF). The move aims to boost operational effectiveness and administrative efficiency in tackling Nigeria’s security challenges. The newly appointed…

The Nigerian Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) has expressed strong opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s participation in the Arab-Islamic Summit held in Saudi Arabia in November 2024, stating that it undermines Nigeria’s secular status and exacerbates religious tensions in the country. In a statement issued by its chairman, Dr. Samuel Danjuma Gani, the NCEF described Tinubu’s…

The Nigerian Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) has raised concern over the biting hunger in Nigeria which, it said, has continued to fuel corruption in the country. For instance, the organisation said the government should take immediate action against the extortion of money by security agents from those transporting foodstuff across the country. The Chairman of…

A socio-political organisation under the aegis of South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA), has called on those it described “Northern political hawks”, desperate to contest the 2027 Presidency to have a rethink, saying they should shift ground for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The organisation said that although critics would say the President has placed the…

In a landmark achievement, Nigerian-born Serumu Igberadja has assumed office as the President of the International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA), USA. He is the first West African to lead the global organization dedicated to advancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) worldwide. His tenure began on January 1, 2025, and is set…

Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, made a stunning revelation on the 11th of January, 2025, announcing that his forces had captured two North Korean soldiers alive in Russia’s Kursk region. This marks the first time Ukraine has publicly confirmed the capture of North Korean troops alive since their reported involvement in the war last autumn. According…

Kehinde Fajobi This week’s political landscape mirrors Nigeria’s deepening crises and bold aspirations. From the PDP’s determined plans to reclaim the presidency in 2027 to the alarming extortion by bandits in Zamfara, and the glaring irregularities in the 2025 budget, the nation wrestles with both hope and despair. Amid growing tension, INEC warns of financial…

The Kano State Government has hailed the recent Court of Appeal judgment as a significant victory, expressing satisfaction with the decision that upheld its reforms of traditional institutions and overturned earlier rulings by the Federal High Court regarding the Kano Emirate Council. In a press conference held at the NUJ Press Centre in Kano on…

Darkness has once again gripped vast regions of Nigeria as the national power grid suffered a collapse on the 11th of January, 2025, the first of its kind in the new year. Data retrieved from the Nigerian System Operator’s portal (niggrid.org) reveals that the collapse occurred at precisely 1:56 PM, plunging millions into uncertainty. This…

Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta In response to the reported influx of bandits into the South-West region, the Ogun State Government has reinforced its security strategies to combat insecurity and protect residents. The state convened an emergency security meeting, bringing together key stakeholders, including security agencies, community leaders, and government officials, to counter the rising threat of…

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the leading socio-political organization of the South-South region, has called on all stakeholders in the Rivers State political crisis to fully support the Peace and Reconciliation Committee led by Obong Victor Attah. The committee was constituted at PANDEF’s General Assembly on October 24, 2024, to mediate and resolve the…

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