Ex-Nigerian Army spokesperson dies in custody of terrorists, but govt claims ‘it’s a natural death’
The Katsina State Government has confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while in the custody of terrorists. The Katsina government described the demise of…
FACT-CHECK: Parody NDC page recycles 2022 story
By Pascal Ibe Introduction “NDC and fake news. Is this how they want to rule Nigeria?” This was a question by a Facebook user, Francis Ndimkoha, under the comment section,…
30,000 Fulani militants fuelling Nigeria’s insecurity – US report
An estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are operating across Nigeria in groups ranging from 10 to 1,000 members, according to the May 2026 report released by the United…
Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares Wednesday, Thursday public holidays
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this…
Pope apologises for Vatican’s role in justifying slavery
Pope Leo XIV on Monday issued an unprecedented apology for the Vatican’s role in justifying slavery and said the delay in condemning the practice was “a wound in Christian…
Nigeria’s former gov under N80.2bn fraud trial, wants to contest for Senate
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has picked the All Progressives Congress nomination form for the 2027 Nigerian general elections ahead of the Kogi Central senatorial contest, despite the ongoing N80.2bn fraud against him.
FG Summons South African Acting High Commissioner Over Xenophobic Attacks
Nigeria’s government has summoned South Africa’s top diplomat in Abuja over attacks on foreigners in the country, the foreign ministry said Saturday. South Africa, the continent’s most industrialised economy,…
FACT-CHECK: Old video of shootings resurfaces amid renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa
To depict a related video, an X user, Noni Edozie, posted a similar clip of South Africans shooting at protesters.
The video was captioned, “Video of Black South Africans running from white people in their own land.”
Terrorists kill traditional ruler, his wife and others
Gunmen have reportedly killed five people, including a traditional ruler, his wife, son and two other residents in Olegabulu community of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.
BREAKING Tinubu seeks Senate approval for fresh $516m loan
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking approval to borrow a fresh $516,333,070 loan.
ALERT: Aided by Facebook ads, scammers now use AI-generated celebrity endorsement videos for fraudulent investments targeting Nigerians
Scammers now use AI-generated celebrity endorsement videos for fraudulent investments to target unsuspecting Nigerians, according to Crime Facts Findings. These Facebook pages use AU-generated reels showing Nigerian celebrities and government…
INVESTIGATION: Dilapidated Schools Litter Imo State As Education Gulps #159bn In Five Years
Crumbling walls, leaking roofs, and overcrowded classrooms have become the defining features of public education in Imo State, despite the government spending over ₦159 billion in education in the past…
Nigerian Foreign Affairs Ministry’s website restored after CrimeFacts report one month ago
The official website of the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been restored after CrimeFacts raised the alarm one month ago. On the 21st of February, CrimeFacts news…
ALERT: Nigeria Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Website No Longer Safe For Visitors
The official website of the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently down as a result of a lack of renewal of its license by the authorities. This is…
Police in Anambra refuse to disclose prime suspect’s reasons for burning 74-year-old woman to death despite arrest
Tochukwu Ikenga, the Anambra State police spokesperson, has refused to disclose the prime suspect’s reasons for burning 74-year-old woman to death, despite arresting him recently. Recall that in January,…




















