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 520 views
INVESTIGATION: What are Nigerians eating? Tracing TELA maize from farms to dinner tables Sep 27, 2026 Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman 904 views
Round-up: Yoruba’s alleged protest against Tinubu, other top claims verified this week Sep 20, 2026 Mohammed Taoheed 581 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 Economy A close look at claims Buhari made in Democracy Day speech Lois Ugbede · 104 views · Jun 21, 2021
02 Fact Check Tinubu not dead as claimed in viral WhatsApp voice note Elizabeth Ogunbamowo · 404 views · Jun 21, 2021
03 Featured The FactChecker Dubawa · 84 views · Jun 21, 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.
04 Fact Check Obasanjo’s ‘recent’ open letter to Buhari not new Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle · 207 views · Jun 20, 2021
05 Article Fact-checking Multimedia contents: How to spot fake audio Silas Jonathan · 187 views · Jun 19, 2021
06 Fact Check Misleading headline leads readers to believe President Buhari is dead Silas Jonathan · 111 views · Jun 18, 2021
07 Featured Spotlighting Femi Fani-Kayode, Nigeria’s popular anti-vaccination champion who later took the jab Kemi Busari · 118 views · Jun 18, 2021
08 Fact Check The Viral American Visa Lottery Registration Form Is A Scam, DV Lottery Form Is Currently Closed Sierra Leone · Alie Tarawally · 304 views · Jun 17, 2021
09 Fact Check Is ITF mobile the first made-in-Nigeria phone? Tope Omogbolagun · 288 views · Jun 16, 2021
10 Fact Check Fact-checking Senator Brown’s claim that no President has moved into Liberia’s Executive Mansion since the killing of President William R. Tolbert Liberia · Wremongar Joe · 477 views · Jun 15, 2021