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Viral video of woman reporting flood in Abeokuta, AI-generated

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Viral video of woman reporting flood in Abeokuta, AI-generated

Phillip Anjorin June 18, 2025 0

Claim: Different social media platforms shared a video showing a broadcaster reporting a flooding incident at Abeokuta,...

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Did Swaziland’s government order men to marry five wives or risk jail term?

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Did Swaziland’s government order men to marry five wives or risk jail term?

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo June 18, 2025 0

Claim: Several Facebook posts claimed the government of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) ordered its men to marry five...

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Did Pope Leo XIV advocate for Nnamdi Kanu’s freedom?

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Did Pope Leo XIV advocate for Nnamdi Kanu’s freedom?

Rejoice Taddy June 17, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook user shared a post suggesting that Robert Prevost, the recently inaugurated Pope, has urged...

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Does Nigeria have highest number of malnourished children in Africa?

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Does Nigeria have highest number of malnourished children in Africa?

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo June 17, 2025 0

Claim: Kenneth Okonkwo, a public affairs analyst, said Nigeria has overtaken Sudan as the country with the...

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Trump did not declare Tesla ban, as mischaracterised in social media posts

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Trump did not declare Tesla ban, as mischaracterised in social media posts

Rejoice Taddy June 17, 2025 0

Claim: Social media users shared a video showing Donald Trump declaring a nationwide ban on Tesla production,...

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Verifying Tinubu’s claims on Nigeria’s economic progress in Democracy Day address

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Verifying Tinubu’s claims on Nigeria’s economic progress in Democracy Day address

Phillip Anjorin June 17, 2025 0

Full Text The economic policies of successive administrations have shaped Nigeria’s journey since the return to civilian...

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False! Davido, Aisha Yesufu, others not included in Tinubu’s official honours list

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False! Davido, Aisha Yesufu, others not included in Tinubu’s official honours list

Juliet Buna June 17, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook Page, Agozi Comedy, claims that President Tinubu conferred national honours on Aisha Yesufu, Innocent...

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False! SARS has not been reformed 

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False! SARS has not been reformed 

Caleb Ijioma June 16, 2025 10

Claim: Social media users claimed that the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has been reformed. Verdict: False! Findings...

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Inside the AI-driven propaganda elevating Burkina Faso’s leader, Ibrahim Traore

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Inside the AI-driven propaganda elevating Burkina Faso’s leader, Ibrahim Traore

Mohammed Dahiru Lawal June 16, 2025 0

On January 7, 2025, when Burkina Faso’s military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traoré,  appeared at the swearing-in ceremony...

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Photo of pregnant Rihanna with Chris Brown, Ronaldo, Neymar AI-generated

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Photo of pregnant Rihanna with Chris Brown, Ronaldo, Neymar AI-generated

Usman Fambuleh June 16, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook blog named Weyoneblog4SL TV posted a photo of a pregnant Rihanna, Chris Brown, Cristiano...

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