Fact Check
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Claim Enugu boy fabricated bomb, false
Claim: A 17-year-old boy from Enugu has built a hydro-metallic bomb capable of destroying seven armoured tanks. Verdict: False. The…
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Arrest of Nigerian man in Liberia, manipulated to depict illegal activity in South Africa
Claim: An X account (formerly Twitter) shared a post alleging that a Nigerian business person was apprehended in South Africa…
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Video showing Donald Trump berating Nigerians for protesting against Tinubu’s administration, manipulated
Claim: An X user posted a video showing Donald Trump criticising Nigerian nationals for clamouring over the hardship of the…
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Experts say castor oil could be deadly
Claim: A Facebook user, Nomthandazo Mokoena, shared a reel that castor oil is deadly. Verdict: Mostly True. Available medical studies…
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No evidence, coconut water, bitter leaf, cures kidney other diseases
Claim: A social media user alleges coconut water and fresh bitter leaf juice cure kidney and liver disease and low…
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TRUE! Air Peace pegs flight ticket to London at N1.2 million
Claim: Air Peace announces N1.2 million for direct flights to London and its return ticket. Verdict: True. Credible newspaper outlets…
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False! Kehkeh, not Liberia’s new police vehicle
Claim: A Facebook user, Zeayeama Garbo, posted via a Facebook group (Sekou Kalasco Damaro) alleging that the Liberia National Police…
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Manipulated video used to make false claim dragon found in Anambra
Claim: A Facebook user posted that a dragon was found in Anambra State, Nigeria. Verdict: False. The video of the…
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Is Ramsey Nouah married to Nadia Buari, as claimed by Facebook user?
Claim: A Facebook user posted that Nollywood actor Ramsey Nouah and Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari got married. Verdict: Misleading. The…
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Facebook link announcing N500,000 Youth Fund grant, hoax
Claim: A Facebook page shared a link claiming that the Federal government is giving out N500,000 grants to youths, and…
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