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 519 views
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Round-up: Yoruba’s alleged protest against Tinubu, other top claims verified this week Sep 20, 2026 Mohammed Taoheed 580 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
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02 Fact Check False! Liberia’s economy has experienced growth under the Unity Party government Liberia · Lee Monjue · 137 views · Oct 24, 2025
03 Fact Check False! EPS Director Sam Gaye has not been dismissed Liberia · Lee Monjue · 192 views · Oct 24, 2025
04 Fact Check False: WHO did not publish viral graphic of 7 habits that lead to brain stroke The Gambia · Dawda Baldeh · 228 views · Oct 22, 2025
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08 Explainers Bago: Does a governor have power to regulate religious sermons in Nigeria? Mohammed Taoheed · 133 views · Oct 10, 2025
09 Fact Check False! Nnamdi Kanu’s son did not win the ‘world brain competition’ Lademi Aborisade · 422 views · Oct 6, 2025
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