APC Chairman Flogged for Selling Palliatives? Fact Emerges
The alleged video of an APC chairman being beaten by community members for selling palliative has been discovered to have been wrongly captured
This is because no credible media source reported the incident, and the video did not have proper details, including the name of the APC chairman and the place where the incident happened
Invid, a video verification tool, indicated that the video…
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Delta State Commissioner Caught With Guns? Fact Emerges
Claims have emerged that Delta state commissioner for youth development, Agbateyiniro Weyinmi, was found in possession of a sack containing guns
Topnewstv.com.ng reports that those circulating the claim insinuated that Weyinmi is a killer and cult member
A fact-checking platform investigated the claim and shared its findings in a report published recently
Asaba, Delta state – A…
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BREAKING: Sunday Igboho Speaks as Yoruba Nation Agitators Invade Oyo Govt Secretariat, Hoist Flag
Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, and Prof. Banji Akintoye have said they know nothing about the invasion of a key government facility in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital
Topnewstv.com.ng reports that Yoruba Nation agitators laid siege on the Oyo state government secretariat on Saturday, April 13
The reason behind this onslaught is not immediately clear but the agitators…
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Before you risk it, here’s what the law says about spraying of naira notes
The CBN regards spraying of naira notes as “abusing the country’s symbol of sovereignty.”
The CBN frowns at spraying of naira notes.
On Thursday, April 4, 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the arrest of Lagos socialite and crossdresser, Idris Okuneye better known as Bobrisky, for abusing naira notes.
For context, spraying naira notes is a popular…
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“Electricity Tariff Hike”: Step-by-Step Guide to Checking if You’re on Band A, B, C, Others
The Nigerian government, via the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), increased electricity tariffs in the country
The commission said that consumers who fall under Band A users will pay about N225/kWh for 20 hours of electricity daily
One of the distribution companies, Ikeja Electric, in a message to its customers, revealed how they can check which category they belong…
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FG Agreed on N155,000 Minimum Wage with Labour Unions in Nigeria? Fact Emerges
An X user claimed in a post that the federal government had agreed on N155,000 as the new national minimum wage in Nigeria
However, fact-checking reveals this claim to be false, with no official agreement reached by the 37-man tripartite committee or any party involved in the negotiations
President Bola Tinubu’s tripartite committee is expected to conclude discussions by March and…
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FG’s Agency Alerts Nigerians on New Ways Scammers Now Use to Defraud People
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has notified Nigerians of the various ways scammers now defraud people
The agency said that scammers now use Quick Response (QR) codes to steal vital information from users
It said scammers now create phishing codes to reroute payments, plant malicious malware to defraud users
The National Information Technology…
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Ramadan Package: Defence Minister Matawalle Donated 50 Bags of Rice to Wanted Bandits Details Emerge
A news blog alleged that the minister of state for defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, distributed 50 bags of rice to selected bandits in Zamfara state
The claim has, however, been refused and described as an attempt to discredit the minister’s reputation by the opposition
The person accused of delivering the aid was reported to have been out of the country for Umrah, and Abdullahi…
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How To Apply: Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation Rolls Out 2024 Scholarship Scheme for Students
The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation has opened 2024 Scholarship Award program applications
Interested individuals can now apply for scholarships to pursue their education at Mohammed Kamaldeen University
The application period runs from March 18th to April 1st, 2024, and aspiring scholars are advised to submit their applications within this timeframe
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BREAKING: DHQ declares 8 suspected killers 17 soldiers in Delta wanted, gives details
The defence headquarters in Nigeria has declared eight persons as wanted in relation to the killings of 17 soldiers in the Okuama community of Delta state
The military published the names and photos of the suspects on its social media page on Thursday morning
This came barely 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu honoured the murdered soldiers’ children with federal government…
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7 things to know about Bassirou Faye, youngest elected president in Africa
Here are seven interesting things to know about the young politician, who is set to become the youngest president in Africa.
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the incoming President of Senegal. [France 24]
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become the youngest president in Africa.
The opposition party leader in Senegal contested the presidential election alongside 18 other candidates.
Based on…
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Did Chris Oyakhilome Raise 50 People From the Dead? Fresh Fact Emerges
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, leader of the Christ Embassy Church, has revealed that the church has reportedly brought more than 50 people back to life
The minister shared the information with his congregation in a video that quickly gained traction on social media
He disclosed that individuals resurrected from the dead encompassed youth and adults from various nations
The general…
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President Tinubu Agreed to Biafra Creation? Fact Emerges
Claims have appeared online saying Nigeria has asked the southeast region to leave and be an independent nation
The posters said the heat of Biafra has “hit the presidency so hard” that it had to “urgently speak on Biafra’s freedom”
A fact-checking platform investigated the claim and shared its findings in a report published on Friday, March 22
Awka, Anambra state – Several posts on…
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Full List: FG Releases Names of 9 Persons, 6 BDC Operators Financing Terrorism, Gumi's Ally Included
The Federal Government has identified Tukur Mamu, a publisher from Kaduna, along with 14 others, as individuals involved in financing terrorism within the country
Mamu has been detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) since September 2022
Among the identified financiers are nine individuals and six Bureau De Change (BDC) operators and firms
FCT, Abuja — The Nigerian Sanctions…
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No one knows how much Nigerian senators earn, but we know how much they should
Nigerian senators are in the spotlight once again over how much they earn.
The true earnings of Nigerian senators are shrouded in secrecy [Tope Brown]
The latest budget padding scandal to hit the Nigerian Senate has once again sparked controversy about the earnings of public office holders, especially lawmakers.
The upper legislative chamber suspended Senator Abdul Ningi last week after he…
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DHQ Releases Full Names, Photos of Soldiers Killed in Delta: "Rest in Peace Our Fallen Heroes"
The Defence Headquarters has paid tribute to the soldiers who were killed in Okuama community in Delta state
The DHQ released the full names and photos of the slain soldiers on Monday, March 18 via its X handle
According to the post, Lt. Col., two majors, a captain and 13 other soldiers were killed in the community situated in the Ughelli South local government area
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Why former Oyo Governor Ladoja Cannot Succeed Oba Balogun as Next Olubadan
Rashidi Ladoja, the former governor of Oyo state, is not the next in line to succeed Lekan Balogun, the late Olubadan of Ibadanland
An analysis of the existing law in the state showed that the title always moved from the civil, known as Egbe Agba, and the military, referred to as the Balogun lines
The late Balogun is from the civil as the power is expected to shift to the military, while…
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