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Alleged arrest of Kaduna Deputy Commissioner of Police, misleading

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Alleged arrest of Kaduna Deputy Commissioner of Police, misleading

Miracle Akubuo January 20, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook user claimed that the Kaduna State Deputy Commissioner of Police was arrested for distributing...

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Alleged footage of Liverpool fans clearing Anfield, misleading

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Alleged footage of Liverpool fans clearing Anfield, misleading

Cole Praise January 20, 2025 0

Claim: An X user, via a video, claimed that Liverpool fans were allegedly clearing a snow-filled Anfield...

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ROUND-UP: Health, security, LA fire among top claims we fact-checked this week

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ROUND-UP: Health, security, LA fire among top claims we fact-checked this week

Lois Ugbede January 19, 2025 0

Mis/disinformation like they say, never sleeps or goes on holiday.   As the year 2025 enters into full...

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Video of man playing golf with fire used to depict how LA fire started, false

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Video of man playing golf with fire used to depict how LA fire started, false

Lademi Aborisade January 17, 2025 0

Claim: Threads user @thetabama shares a video on how a man accidentally started the Los Angeles fire. ...

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Image used to depict Los Angeles fire destruction, unrelated

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Image used to depict Los Angeles fire destruction, unrelated

Sunday Awosoro January 17, 2025 0

Claim: Social media users claimed that a viral image showing a red-roofed house standing untouched amidst burnt...

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Aṣewadii lórí àwọn oun tí ààrẹ Tinubu sọ nípa idagbasoke ọrọ ajé orilẹede Nàìjíríà

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Aṣewadii lórí àwọn oun tí ààrẹ Tinubu sọ nípa idagbasoke ọrọ ajé orilẹede Nàìjíríà

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo January 16, 2025 0

Laipẹ yii, ààre Bọla Tinubu kí àwọn ọmọ Nàìjíríà ku àmójubà ọdún tuntun biotilẹjẹpe àwọn ara ilu...

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Is washing face with early morning urine right treatment for Apollo?

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Is washing face with early morning urine right treatment for Apollo?

Lois Ugbede January 15, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook user claimed that using early morning urine to wash the face cures conjunctivitis (Apollo)....

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Did EFCC find money, drugs in El-Rufai’s son’s home, as claimed by Facebook user?

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Did EFCC find money, drugs in El-Rufai’s son’s home, as claimed by Facebook user?

Miracle Akubuo January 15, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook user claimed EFCC discovered money and drugs in El-Rufai’s son’s Kaduna residence. Verdict: Misleading!...

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Old AP video used to support claim on French army’s presence in Nigeria amidst Tchiani’s allegation

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Old AP video used to support claim on French army’s presence in Nigeria amidst Tchiani’s allegation

Phillip Anjorin January 15, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook user shared a video claiming that the French army had arrived in Nigeria, following...

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Facebook claim suggesting Sylvester Stallone is dead, false

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Facebook claim suggesting Sylvester Stallone is dead, false

Miracle Akubuo January 15, 2025 1

Claim: A Facebook post claimed that Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone is dead. Verdict: False! Our findings show...

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