The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at the upper chamber of the National Assembly, Ireti Kingibe, has claimed in a recent interview on national television that Abuja, the capital of FCT, is the fastest-growing city in Africa. While reacting to the incessant kidnapping and other insecurity issues in the nation’s capital, Kingibe said:...
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FACT CHECK: Did the EFCC recently release a list of assets acquired by Betta Edu?
During the week, a WhatsApp broadcast message surfaced on social media claiming to list assets acquired by suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, during her time in office.
FACT CHECK: Is Wike the First Southerner to Become a ‘Full’ FCT Minister?
On August 16, 2023, the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale announced the ministerial portfolios for the nominees that will serve as cabinet members in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The announcement comes two weeks after the nominees appeared before the National Assembly for screening. Since the portfolios were assigned and made public, the list...
FACT CHECK: Supreme Court’s ruling says 25% in FCT not required to win presidential election?
A purported breaking news has circulated online, claiming that the Supreme Court has ruled that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is the 37th state in Nigeria. The post, shared by a verified Twitter user, @StFreakingKezy, states that the Supreme Court’s position shows that 25% is not required in the FCT to win the presidential election....
All we know about FCT status and the 25% threshold for presidential election
Controversies have trailed the recently conducted 2023 general elections in Nigeria. Notable in this category is the debate on the percentage of votes a candidate must garner in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) before such person can be declared president-elect. The issue has gained momentum in the political sphere and has since sparked various interpretations...
FACT CHECK: Is Ireti Kingibe the first elected female senator for FCT?
On March 6, 2023, Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate, and the second runner-up in the just-concluded presidential election, met with the newly elected senator for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe. Shortly after the meeting, Peter Obi posted on Twitter that she just became the first elected female senator for the...