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 117 views
INVESTIGATION: What are Nigerians eating? Tracing TELA maize from farms to dinner tables Sep 27, 2026 Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman 479 views
Round-up: Yoruba’s alleged protest against Tinubu, other top claims verified this week Sep 20, 2026 Mohammed Taoheed 207 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 Featured Foreign Affairs Ministry dismisses doctored press release on travel advisory Lois Ugbede · 89 views · Feb 24, 2022
02 Fact Check Is there a recently discovered breakthrough cure for HIV? Lois Ugbede · 71 views · Feb 23, 2022
03 Fact Check How true is it that NIRSAL cannot trace its loan beneficiaries? Muktar Balogun · 110 views · Feb 21, 2022
04 Facebook Checks Nigerian government not planning to increase NYSC allowance to ₦45,000 Sunday Awosoro · 119 views · Feb 21, 2022
05 Featured Claims and Counterclaims by President Bio and Former President Koroma on West Africa Power Pool Project – Here is what you need to know Sierra Leone · Alie Tarawally · 77 views · Feb 15, 2022
06 Facebook Checks Nigerian hospitals not offering free DNA tests Sodiq Ojuroungbe · 79 views · Feb 11, 2022
07 Fact Check No, COVID-19 vaccines are not prohibited as claimed in this doctored court document Lois Ugbede · 110 views · Feb 11, 2022
08 Fact Check Is Apple developing smart wedding rings to enable couples monitor each other? Silas Jonathan · 100 views · Feb 7, 2022
09 Facebook Checks Old picture recirculated to claim new set of ritualists arrested in Ogun Sodiq Ojuroungbe · 85 views · Feb 5, 2022 Since the arrest of the boys, there have been hot debates on social media regarding parenting and how young people are going extra-mile to look for quick money.
10 Explainers How does consumption of soft drinks cause erectile dysfunction? Lois Ugbede · 257 views · Feb 4, 2022