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FALSE! No Christian ethnic militias attacked Muslim travellers at Mangu, Plateau state

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FALSE! No Christian ethnic militias attacked Muslim travellers at Mangu, Plateau state

Phillip Anjorin May 7, 2026 0

Claim: Different Facebook users claimed that Christian ethnic militias in Mangu communities blocked roads and carried out...

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Altered video of python at Okomo farm plantation misleads many

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Altered video of python at Okomo farm plantation misleads many

Amarachi Onwuzulike May 6, 2026 1

Claim: A viral video shows a giant python crossing a road, claiming it was shot in Edo...

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False! FG did not announce N300bn to expand two time zones in Nigeria

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False! FG did not announce N300bn to expand two time zones in Nigeria

Cole Praise May 6, 2026 0

Claim: An X user claims that the Federal Government has announced a N300 billion plan to expand...

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False! Nigerian Army did not arrest 488 Boko Haram members in Abia

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False! Nigerian Army did not arrest 488 Boko Haram members in Abia

Rejoice Taddy May 5, 2026 0

Claim: Several Facebook posts claim that the Nigerian Army recently arrested nearly 488 Boko Haram members in...

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Double promotion letter from Federal University, Ado-Ekiti, false 

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Double promotion letter from Federal University, Ado-Ekiti, false 

Cole Praise May 4, 2026 0

Claim: An X user claims that a Federal University in Ekiti State awarded a student double promotion...

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Viral press release from All People’s Congress Party, fake

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Viral press release from All People’s Congress Party, fake

Usman Fambuleh May 4, 2026 0

Claim: A viral post alleges that the All People’s Congress (APC) has officially disqualified Mohamed Omodu Kamara,...

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False! Last housing unit constructed by government not during former President Tolbert’s regime

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False! Last housing unit constructed by government not during former President Tolbert’s regime

Lee N. Monjue May 4, 2026 0

Claim: Movement for Progressive Change Political leader, Simeon Freeman, alleges that the last housing unit constructed by...

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Electricity subsidy removal, heart disease remedy, other claims fact-checked this week 

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Electricity subsidy removal, heart disease remedy, other claims fact-checked this week 

Phillip Anjorin May 3, 2026 0

This week, we found claims about electricity subsidy removal, regular sex and child care, and a religiously-motivated...

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Viral claim about ‘Hisbah chief with police ADC,’ misleading

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Viral claim about ‘Hisbah chief with police ADC,’ misleading

Ukashatu Wakili May 3, 2026 0

Claim: A Facebook user claims that a superintendent of police is serving as an aide-de-camp (ADC) to...

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Contrary to Obi’s claim, FG has not removed electricity subsidy

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Contrary to Obi’s claim, FG has not removed electricity subsidy

Rejoice Taddy May 1, 2026 0

Claim: Peter Obi claimed that the Nigerian government removed both petrol and electricity subsidies but still resorted...

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