Nigerian journalist wins Africa fact-check of the year award

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Nigerian journalist wins Africa fact-check of the year award

Dubawa October 23, 2020 0

Taiwo Adebulu, a Nigerian journalist, has won the 2020 African fact-checking awards.  His story, “FACT CHECK: Nigeria told...

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#EndSARS: Video used to portray Obasanjo running away from Nigeria

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#EndSARS: Video used to portray Obasanjo running away from Nigeria

Lateef Sanni October 23, 2020 0

Claim: Twitter user, @Skygirl_Angie, published a video with the claim that Obasanjo is running out of the...

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How true is claim that holding Nigerian flag would prevent soldiers from shooting protesters?

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How true is claim that holding Nigerian flag would prevent soldiers from shooting protesters?

Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi October 23, 2020 1

Claim: Some Twitter users claim that holding the Nigerian flag by protesters will prevent soldiers from shooting...

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Photo shared by Dino Melaye is not from #EndSARS protest but it’s misleading his audience

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Photo shared by Dino Melaye is not from #EndSARS protest but it’s misleading his audience

Steve Dede October 23, 2020 1

Claim: Senator Dino Melaye shared a photo of his G-Wagon SUV riddled with bullets at the back...

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#EndSARS: This viral photo is from an NYSC drama in Akwa Ibom, not Lekki Tollgate gun attack

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#EndSARS: This viral photo is from an NYSC drama in Akwa Ibom, not Lekki Tollgate gun attack

Steve Dede October 23, 2020 0

Claim: The viral photo of a man carrying what seems like a dead body draped in the...

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Old Picture From Akwa Ibom Militant Attack Used To Depict Lekki Tollgate Death

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Old Picture From Akwa Ibom Militant Attack Used To Depict Lekki Tollgate Death

Lois Ugbede October 23, 2020 0

A Twitter user shared a picture of an injured young man, claiming he was a victim of...

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#EndSars: Viral video suggesting Tinubu was chased out of France is a hoax

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#EndSars: Viral video suggesting Tinubu was chased out of France is a hoax

Silas Jonathan October 23, 2020 1

Claim: a Facebook user shared a video, claiming that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was chased out of France...

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Catholic bishops did not hold #EndSARS prayer walk

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Catholic bishops did not hold #EndSARS prayer walk

Francis Arinze Iloani October 22, 2020 0

Claim: A facebook user, Chukwudi Ufondu, shared a photo claiming that the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria...

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Concocted video claims Turkish President insulted Buhari over #EndSARS killings

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Concocted video claims Turkish President insulted Buhari over #EndSARS killings

Lois Ugbede October 22, 2020 0

A viral WhatsApp video claims the Turkish president insulted president Muhammadu Buhari over #EndSARS killings  FALSE Full...

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Factcheck: These Are Killed IMN Members, Not Lekki #EndSARS Protesters

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Factcheck: These Are Killed IMN Members, Not Lekki #EndSARS Protesters

Kunle Adebajo October 22, 2020 0

Claim: A picture containing about 17 dead persons laid side by side is said to show victims...

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