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 61 views
INVESTIGATION: What are Nigerians eating? Tracing TELA maize from farms to dinner tables Sep 27, 2026 Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman 434 views
Round-up: Yoruba’s alleged protest against Tinubu, other top claims verified this week Sep 20, 2026 Mohammed Taoheed 199 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 The FactChecker Dubawa · 66 views · Jul 19, 2021 A weekly newsletter that takes a closer look at the aspects of truth and falsehood in recent news topics. In an uncertain time, stay informed about the latest news & updates on coronavirus-related developments in Nigeria.
02 Fact Check No! Onitsha is not the third most populated city in Africa Dare Akogun · 171 views · Jul 18, 2021
04 Fact Check Can worms kill children as claimed in this viral message? Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle · 139 views · Jul 17, 2021
05 Fact Check WhatsApp did not change its ‘privacy policy’ to grant governments exclusive access to users’ data Silas Jonathan · 79 views · Jul 16, 2021
06 Fact Check False! Atiku Abubakar not giving empowerment grants as claimed in viral WhatsApp message Nanji Nandang · 89 views · Jul 16, 2021
07 Fact Check No, U.S. Police did not arrest Sheriff’s son for being black Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle, Lateef Sanni · 189 views · Jul 16, 2021
08 Fact Check No, Nigerian Government has not announced three days holiday for Muslim festival Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle · 66 views · Jul 15, 2021
10 Fact Check Facebook user creates fake screenshot to claim DSS shared 2013 photos to paint Igboho’s recent arrest Silas Jonathan, Iyabode Olorunshola · 84 views · Jul 14, 2021