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Old image recycled to claim Bauchi’s governor built secret mansion 

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Old image recycled to claim Bauchi’s governor built secret mansion 

Sunday Awosoro February 12, 2024 0

Claim: An image shows Bauchi State Governor’s mansion, discreetly constructed amidst poverty in the country. Verdict: The...

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The Media, a Virus or Vaccine for correcting Information Disorder?

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The Media, a Virus or Vaccine for correcting Information Disorder?

Francis Sowa, Ph.D. February 12, 2024 0

By Francis Sowa, Ph.D. Lecturer 1, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone Email: fsowa2007@yahoo.com,...

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Coordinated get-rich-quick schemes target Facebook groups for fraud

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Coordinated get-rich-quick schemes target Facebook groups for fraud

Phillip Anjorin February 10, 2024 0

Claim: Different Facebook accounts shared posts claiming that selected bank users can make N10,000 daily with their...

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Is Shell PLC leaving Nigeria as rumoured?

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Is Shell PLC leaving Nigeria as rumoured?

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo February 9, 2024 0

Claim: The British energy giant Shell PLC is leaving Nigeria due to economic hardship.  Verdict: Misleading! The...

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Old video recirculated to depict recent protest in Ondo over food inflation

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Old video recirculated to depict recent protest in Ondo over food inflation

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo February 9, 2024 0

Claim: Ondo State residents in Akure took to the streets in Jan 2024 to protest the high...

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Viral security alert attributed to Lagos government, manipulated

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Viral security alert attributed to Lagos government, manipulated

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo February 9, 2024 0

Claim: The Lagos government issued a security alert warning residents to be cautious along the Gbagada expressway...

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Unrelated footage depicts killing, arrest of kidnappers

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Unrelated footage depicts killing, arrest of kidnappers

Sunday Awosoro February 8, 2024 0

Claim: Kidnappers of Ekiti school children were reportedly gunned down by Amotekun. Verdict: False. The circulating video...

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NO! National team not sharing 100GB data to celebrate Nigeria’s win 

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NO! National team not sharing 100GB data to celebrate Nigeria’s win 

Lademi Aborisade February 8, 2024 0

Claim: The national team is giving out 100GB as a gift to celebrate Nigeria’s win.  Verdict: FALSE!...

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Viral claim Kogi’s state governor Ododo prostrates before Yahaya Bello, false

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Viral claim Kogi’s state governor Ododo prostrates before Yahaya Bello, false

Lademi Aborisade February 6, 2024 0

Claim: X user shows pictures to depict Usman Ododo of Kogi State bowing to Former Governor Yahaya...

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False! Images of “M” balloon found in Nigerian states, photoshopped

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False! Images of “M” balloon found in Nigerian states, photoshopped

Cole Praise February 5, 2024 0

Claim: Giant “M” balloons were found in some states in Nigeria. Verdict: False! Witnesses at each sighting...

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