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Economy
False! First Bank does not offer loans without BVN
First Bank is not offering loans without BVN as stated in the claim. Also, the link attached differs from the bank's authentic website and displays a United States visa sponsorship opportunity.
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Old video recirculated to depict Oba’s joy after Edo elections
The video in circulation is an old video from early this year. Vanguard Newspaper reported the video in May 2024 when artefacts were returned from Germanythe return of an artefact from Germany in May 2024.
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Old video used to claim terrorists invaded Nigeria
Terrorism in Nigeria has a long history and remains a significant global issue affecting both the country and other nations. Predominantly in the northern region, incidents involving Boko Haram and the Fulani herdsmen crisis have resulted in the loss of lives and destruction of properties in the affected areas.
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Finance minister did not author statement claiming Buhari sold Nigeria’s crude oil upfront
Godwin Obaseki, the governor of Edo state, earlier claimed former President Muhammadu Buhari should be held responsible for the country’s economic misfortune, particularly the high inflation rate.
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Viral video of “Goat jubilation” not recent
Checks by NFC revealed that the video is not recent and has been online since February 2023. Although NFC couldn’t ascertain the accurate context of the video, it was posted on YouTube by @EdoChannelTV on February 15, 2023.
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Is it true PDP leading in 4 out of 5 LGAs?