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This claim that Abba Kyari has been exonerated is false

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This claim that Abba Kyari has been exonerated is false

Faith Adeoye September 24, 2021 0

Claim: Several Facebook posts claim the suspended Deputy Police Commissioner, Abba Kyari, has been exonerated and will...

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Citizen Journalism and Misinformation in Nigeria

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Citizen Journalism and Misinformation in Nigeria

Funmilola Afolabi September 24, 2021 1

Gone are the days when members of the public inertly consume content churned out by editors and...

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True, FG’s No-interest GEEP Loan is Legit

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True, FG’s No-interest GEEP Loan is Legit

Aisha Ali September 24, 2021 0

Claim: A WhatsApp broadcast message claims that  a no-interest loan is being offered to vulnerable Nigerians by...

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No evidence mixing kola nut, lime, ginger, others cures menstrual problems

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No evidence mixing kola nut, lime, ginger, others cures menstrual problems

Lami Sadiq September 22, 2021 0

Claim: A Facebook blogger claims the use of four pieces of kola nut, mixed with ginger, garlic...

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Does Kano have the highest women inclusion in governance as Ganduje claims?

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Does Kano have the highest women inclusion in governance as Ganduje claims?

Mohammed Dahiru Lawal September 21, 2021 0

Claim: During the official commissioning of the Office of the First Lady of Kano State, an official...

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Decoration plant, Dieffenbachia, is dangerous but not lethal

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Decoration plant, Dieffenbachia, is dangerous but not lethal

Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle September 21, 2021 0

Claim: A post that has been forwarded many times on WhatsApp claims a houseplant is toxic and...

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How telecoms shutdown in Zamfara state is fuelling misinformation

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How telecoms shutdown in Zamfara state is fuelling misinformation

Shola Ilesanmi September 20, 2021 0

On September 3, 2021, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) directed all telecommunications providers to shut down services...

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How NOA is combating ‘fake news’ in Nigeria

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How NOA is combating ‘fake news’ in Nigeria

Aisha Ali September 19, 2021 2

Fake news is no doubt a menace in society. Its origins and existence has contributed noticeable chaos...

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True, urine left in bladder may cause infections

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True, urine left in bladder may cause infections

Leshi James September 17, 2021 0

Claim: Urine left for long in the bladder can cause kidney infection, urinary tract infection, and other...

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How true is Bagudu’s claim cattle ranches elsewhere are bigger than some Nigerian states?

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How true is Bagudu’s claim cattle ranches elsewhere are bigger than some Nigerian states?

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo September 16, 2021 0

Claim: The Governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Badugu, said some countries have ranches that are bigger than...

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