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Electricity subsidy removal, heart disease remedy, other claims fact-checked this week 

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Electricity subsidy removal, heart disease remedy, other claims fact-checked this week 

Phillip Anjorin May 3, 2026 0

This week, we found claims about electricity subsidy removal, regular sex and child care, and a religiously-motivated...

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Viral claim about ‘Hisbah chief with police ADC,’ misleading

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Viral claim about ‘Hisbah chief with police ADC,’ misleading

Ukashatu Wakili May 3, 2026 0

Claim: A Facebook user claims that a superintendent of police is serving as an aide-de-camp (ADC) to...

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Contrary to Obi’s claim, FG has not removed electricity subsidy

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Contrary to Obi’s claim, FG has not removed electricity subsidy

Rejoice Taddy May 1, 2026 0

Claim: Peter Obi claimed that the Nigerian government removed both petrol and electricity subsidies but still resorted...

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Does regular sex prevent heart disease?

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Does regular sex prevent heart disease?

Emmanuel Oluwadola May 1, 2026 1

Claim: A viral Facebook post claims that having sex regularly prevents heart disease. Verdict: Misleading! While sexual...

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Claim coconut water can treat fever in children, misleading

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Claim coconut water can treat fever in children, misleading

Lademi Aborisade April 30, 2026 0

Claim: A Facebook user shared a post claiming that coconut water is a treatment for fever. Verdict:...

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Viral video of “persecuted Christians” in Nigeria, misleading

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Viral video of “persecuted Christians” in Nigeria, misleading

Juliet Buna April 30, 2026 0

Claim: A Facebook user, Israel Mossad, shared a video showing armed men and captives, purporting them as...

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FALSE! Ivory Coast’s president did not comment on Nigeria’s security

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FALSE! Ivory Coast’s president did not comment on Nigeria’s security

Juliet Buna April 30, 2026 0

Claim: A Facebook user, Ohaukwu Reporters, shared a video showing Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara saying, “Nigeria...

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Viral ‘missile-like’ light seen in Sokoto, Kebbi, likely meteor activity

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Viral ‘missile-like’ light seen in Sokoto, Kebbi, likely meteor activity

Ukashatu Wakili April 29, 2026 0

Claim: Social media users in Sokoto and Kebbi states reported seeing a missile-like object pass through the...

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Video of terrorists flogging Christians, misleading 

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Video of terrorists flogging Christians, misleading 

Juliet Buna April 29, 2026 0

Claim: A Facebook user, Glory Goodluck, shared a video on April 19, 2026, alleging that terrorists in...

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Footage of armed men linked to Sudan’s RSF are not Nigerian bandits 

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Footage of armed men linked to Sudan’s RSF are not Nigerian bandits 

Rejoice Taddy April 28, 2026 0

Claim: A Facebook user shared a video that shows armed men in a desert-like setting, claimed they...

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