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Is it legal to record police officers during stop-and-search? 

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Is it legal to record police officers during stop-and-search? 

Mohammed Taoheed May 8, 2026 0

Over the years, the police in Nigeria have been notoriously famous for committing abuse, torture and extortion...

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Four things to know about FG’s ban on “Dr” prefix for honorary degree holders

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Four things to know about FG’s ban on “Dr” prefix for honorary degree holders

Sunday Awosoro May 8, 2026 0

In August 2025, a DUBAWA investigation uncovered how Nigerian public figures were using the “Dr” prefix to...

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What does Nigerian law say about child beating? 

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What does Nigerian law say about child beating? 

Mohammed Taoheed May 8, 2026 0

Full Text  It is common practice for parents in Nigeria and Africa at large to resort to...

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FALSE! No Christian ethnic militias attacked Muslim travellers at Mangu, Plateau state

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FALSE! No Christian ethnic militias attacked Muslim travellers at Mangu, Plateau state

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Claim: Different Facebook users claimed that Christian ethnic militias in Mangu communities blocked roads and carried out...

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US/Israel-Iran war: Why condoms, safe sex may soon cost more in Nigeria

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US/Israel-Iran war: Why condoms, safe sex may soon cost more in Nigeria

Amarachi Onwuzulike, Phillip Anjorin May 7, 2026 0

Karex BhD, the Malaysian company described as the world’s largest condom maker, announced plans to raise condom...

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Altered video of python at Okomo farm plantation misleads many

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Altered video of python at Okomo farm plantation misleads many

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Claim: A viral video shows a giant python crossing a road, claiming it was shot in Edo...

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False! FG did not announce N300bn to expand two time zones in Nigeria

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False! FG did not announce N300bn to expand two time zones in Nigeria

Cole Praise May 6, 2026 0

Claim: An X user claims that the Federal Government has announced a N300 billion plan to expand...

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False! Nigerian Army did not arrest 488 Boko Haram members in Abia

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False! Nigerian Army did not arrest 488 Boko Haram members in Abia

Rejoice Taddy May 5, 2026 0

Claim: Several Facebook posts claim that the Nigerian Army recently arrested nearly 488 Boko Haram members in...

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Double promotion letter from Federal University, Ado-Ekiti, false 

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Double promotion letter from Federal University, Ado-Ekiti, false 

Cole Praise May 4, 2026 0

Claim: An X user claims that a Federal University in Ekiti State awarded a student double promotion...

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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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