FACT CHECK Edition 3 : Did Yemi Kale, former Statistician-General, ever say he was pressured to falsify economic data by the government.


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Nigerian News Leader First with details then facts 

By Cecilia Ogezi (Correspondent, Abuja)
An Igbo monarch in diaspora, His Royal Highness Igwe E.A. Mbanefo, the Ozuruoha II of Orsumoghu, has marked this year’s New Yam Festival with an in-house celebration at his residence in Lokogoma, Abuja.
By Chinelo Ogbodo (Enugu State Correspondent)
Celebration and tumultuous joy, on Thursday, August 28, 2025, pervaded the quiet and peaceful Ishi-Ozalla community, a gateway town to Nkanuland, as the delectable wife of the king of the community, Her Royal Majesty Lolo (Mrs) Eucharia Ukamaka Okeke (Nee Nwachukwu Okereke) celebrates her 67th birthday anniversary.


Verdict : Fake
By Chinwendu Agoha (Media & Governance Reporter)
The Ubabukoh family of Ngo Village in Igbo-Ukwu, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, has announced the burial date for their patriarch, brother and uncle, Mr. Ifeanyi John Ubabukoh.

Introducing the Star Celebrant of the Day:
Today, we celebrate a woman of grace, wisdom, and boundless love — Mrs. Juliet Ifunanya Nwabiani Okafor. You are a blessing to all who know you, and today is your special day to shine.
From Ngozi:
Happy birthday to my one and only Ezigbo Nwanne'm Nwanyi.
Today marks another complete cycle of the movement of the earth around the sun in your existence on earth. And my supplication is that:
Our creator shall further bless your remaining years on this earth.
Abraham's Lord who provided the sacrificial lamb for him, shall provide for you at the points of your needs.
Solomon's Lord shall bestow you with more wisdom.
The Lord of Daniel, Shedrack, Meshack, and Abednego shall save you from the snare of the evil ones.
The Lord of Methuselah shall give you long life such that you will see your great grandchildren.
The Lord of Jacob shall provide for you in times of famine.
The Lord of the believers in Ephesus shall expose every friendenemy around you.
The Lord of Esther shall lift you beyond the expectations of the naysayers.
The Lord of the Israelites shall take you to the promised land.
And the Lord of Gideon shall grant you all-round peace in Jesus name. Amen.
A toast ?? to a better you.
Congratulations Sis.
From Frank Dike, Ph.D:
Auntieee JV...!
Today, I extend my warmest congratulations to you Onye Nkem, on the occasion of your birthday. May this special day be filled with joy, love, and celebration.
I join your family and friends in wishing you a wonderful year ahead. Happy birthday!
Sincerely,
OGISCO GLOBAL LEGAL ADVISOR

Birthday Cheers from Nigerian News Leader:
From all of us at Nigerian News Leader, we celebrate you, Mrs. Juliet Ifunanya Nwabiani Okafor. May your new year overflow with blessings, happiness, and boundless success.


By Chinwendu Agoha (Media & Governance Reporter)
Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of NIGERIAN NEWSLEADER Newspaper, Mr Celestine Okafor, has lost his mother-in-law, Mrs Evelyn Happiness Okwosha-Nwabiani.

Introducing the Star of the Day:
Today, we shine a spotlight on a woman of elegance, grace, and unshakable strength — Adaora Chinazom Benedict Okafor. A beacon of love and wisdom to everyone around her.
A Special Wish From the Family:
From your siblings, parents, and loved ones — Happy Birthday to the one who has always been our guiding light. May your path continue to be filled with joy, good health, and endless laughter. We love you beyond words.
Birthday Cheers from Nigerian News Leader:
From all of us at Nigerian News Leader, we join in celebrating this remarkable soul. May this new year bring even more reasons to smile and soar higher than ever.
Before we delve into the fact check Nigeria proper it should interest you to know why we decided to do this. We encourage you to FACT CHECK everything before you believe. We are not asking you to FACT CHECK stories flying around on SOCIAL MEDIA only, but to FACT CHECK stories in your home, office, community, Local Government Area, state, Nigeria, Africa, and international.
By Chinwendu Agoha (Media & Governance Reporter)
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NIGERIAN NEWSLEADER Newspaper, Mrs Juliet Nwabiani Okafor, has lost her beloved mother, Mrs Evelyn Happiness Okwosha-Nwabiani.