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
INVESTIGATION: What are Nigerians eating? Tracing TELA maize from farms to dinner tables Sep 27, 2026 Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman 903 views
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
01 Fact Check Old video recirculated to portray Olubadan endorsing Peter Obi Mohammed Taoheed · 217 views · Sep 29, 2025
02 Fact Check Viral TikTok videos promising users money are AI-generated Elizabeth Ogunbamowo · 551 views · Sep 28, 2025
03 Fact Check Would adding lemon, sugar to sanitary pads prevent infection? Juliet Buna · 372 views · Sep 27, 2025
04 Fact Check Video linking Obi, Nigeria’s government to investment platform, AfriQuantum X, false Fortune Eromonsele · 576 views · Sep 27, 2025
05 Fact Check Viral video of South African congregants awaiting Rapture misleading Sunday Awosoro · 389 views · Sep 26, 2025
06 Fact Check Misleading! CDC left exchange rate at L$188, not L$174 Liberia · Gloria Wleh · 184 views · Sep 25, 2025
07 Fact Check Contrary to popular claim, Nigeria Police not removing pockets from officers’ uniform Rejoice Taddy · 330 views · Sep 24, 2025
08 Fact Check Was El-Rufai removed from Odenigbo’s lecture amidst protests? Rejoice Taddy · 109 views · Sep 23, 2025
09 African Languages Al’adu da Zamantakewa: Marinar kofar mata guda cikin wuraren tarihi muhammai a Kano Yusuf Nayaya · 187 views · Sep 23, 2025
10 Explainers Controversy over Auditor General appointment as Trade Minister and matters arising The Gambia · Dawda Baldeh · 194 views · Sep 19, 2025