FACT CHECK · SIERRA LEONE Viral video claiming Michael Carrick left Manchester United, AI-generated Sierra Leone 12 November 2026
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Viral video claiming Michael Carrick left Manchester United, AI-generated Sierra Leone Nov 12, 2026 Patrick Samura 25 views
Video of Tinubu warning corp members, thugs against rigging elections recirculated Nov 12, 2026 Amarachi Onwuzulike 18 views
Video calling for Nigerian soldiers’ resignation over bandit takeover misleading Nov 11, 2026 Rejoice Taddy 123 views
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04 False! Tinubu did not say God revealed solution to Nigeria’s insecurity Facebook Checks · Nov 10, 2026
05 Video purportedly showing massive support for Obi from Ghana, not Enugu Facebook Checks · Nov 9, 2026
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04 Elections TRUE! Women representation in Sanwo-Olu’s cabinet over 30% Lois Ugbede · 93 views · Mar 14, 2023
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