Nasir Abbas Babi
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Fact Check
False! Internet fraudsters did not hack EFCC’s X account
Claim: Multiple social media users claimed that “Yahoo boys” hacked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) X account and…
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African Languages
Gaskiya ne! Majalisar Dokokin Jihar Sokoto ta kammala karatu kan kudirin doka da zai hana Sarkin Musulmi damar yin nadi
Da’awa: Wani mai amfani da shafin X Imran Muhammad, (claimed) yayi da’awar cewa Majalisar Dokokin jihar Sokoto ta kammala karatu…
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Fact Check
True! Sokoto State House of Assembly has completed readings of the bill stripping the sultan’s authority to appoint
Claim: An X User, Imran Muhammad, claimed that the Sokoto State House of Assembly had completed the first and second…
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Fact Check
Misleading! Lack of kisses can’t cause sore throats, hair loss, and deafness
Claim: A social media influencer, Omotara Lawrence, tweeted on May 12, 2024, that a lack of kisses can lead to…
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Fact Check
Nigerian Government did not ban money ritual scenes from movies
Claim: An X user @thenanaaba shared a photo claiming that the Nigerian government banned money ritual scenes in movies. Verdict:…
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Fact Check
True! Nigeria, first country to implement new meningitis vaccine, Men5CV
Claim: An X user claimed that Nigeria is the inaugural nation globally to implement a new meningitis vaccine, Men5CV. Verdict:…
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Explainers
Addressing patient pressure for antibiotics to combat antimicrobial resistance
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant global health concern. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified it as a…
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Facebook Checks
True! Nigeria will be eligible for Facebook and Instagram monetization starting from June 2024
Claim: A Facebook User claimed Nigeria will be eligible for Facebook & Instagram Monetization from June 2024. Verdict: True. Nigeria…
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