EXPLAINERS Round-Up: Sokoto killing, Messi’s Public holiday, other top claims fact-checked this week 11 October 2026
INVESTIGATION: What are Nigerians eating? Tracing TELA maize from farms to dinner tables Abstract: A 13-month PREMIUM TIMES investigation traced Nigeria’s first genetically modified maize from research laboratories to farms, markets… Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman · Sep 27, 2026
Round-up: Yoruba’s alleged protest against Tinubu, other top claims verified this week As different narratives and trends circulate online, misinformation and disinformation keep spreading, shaping public conversations, especially on Facebook.… Mohammed Taoheed · Sep 20, 2026
How TikTok creators use Yorùbá to evade censorship, push erotic content to users Content warning! This story contains sexually explicit words documented as part of the investigation. Reader discretion is advised.… Sunday Awosoro · Sep 5, 2026
Can Nigerian creators face legal action for prank videos? Full Text The advent of social media and the harsh realities of Nigeria’s economic situation have given content… Mohammed Taoheed · Aug 20, 2026
Round-Up: Sokoto killing, Messi’s Public holiday, other top claims fact-checked this week Oct 11, 2026 Sunday Awosoro 526 views
INVESTIGATION: What are Nigerians eating? Tracing TELA maize from farms to dinner tables Sep 27, 2026 Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman 910 views
Round-up: Yoruba’s alleged protest against Tinubu, other top claims verified this week Sep 20, 2026 Mohammed Taoheed 589 views
01 How TikTok creators use Yorùbá to evade censorship, push erotic content to users DUBAWA In-depth · Sep 5, 2026
04 Weekly round-up: New terrorist group, Sultan endorsement, judge kidnap, others, top claims verified last week Fact Check · Aug 9, 2026
05 How Telegram’s regulatory failures, misinformation fuel prostitution in Nigeria DUBAWA In-depth · Jun 3, 2026
01 Fact Check Six old visuals recycled with new narratives in 2024 Sunday Awosoro · 78 views · Jan 1, 2025
03 Fact Check Eight times non-pharmaceutical medicines recommended for women gained popularity in 2024 Cole Praise · 139 views · Dec 31, 2024
04 DUBAWA In-depth INVESTIGATION: Despite ban in several countries, ‘harmful’ weight gain product, Apetamin, sold indiscriminately in Nigeria Elizabeth Ogunbamowo · 869 views · Dec 31, 2024
05 Fact Check Seven times Nigerian government officials were falsely linked to public statements in 2024 Miracle Akubuo · 101 views · Dec 30, 2024
07 Fact Check Seven claims linked to Donald Trump we fact-checked in 2024 Mohammed Taoheed · 112 views · Dec 26, 2024
08 Fact Check No scientific evidence to prove linkage between infertility and virginity Lademi Aborisade · 161 views · Dec 26, 2024
09 Featured Ex-Housemate Victor Onie Williams’ Death Sparks Confusion Among Sierra Leoneans Sierra Leone · Usman Fambuleh · 200 views · Dec 25, 2024
10 Fact Check Four public figures who were victims of death hoaxes in 2024 Lademi Aborisade · 282 views · Dec 25, 2024