Facebook Checks
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Is English no longer language of instruction in Northern schools?
Claim: A verified Facebook user posted a narrative that northern governors have rejected English as the language of instruction in…
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Old footage misconstrued as recent ritual killing hideout in Ibadan
Claim: A Facebook user shared a clip alleging that a recent kidnapping hideout was discovered in Ibadan, Oyo State, where…
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Did FBI find cash, gold worth billions of dollars in Buhari’s New York residence?
Claim: Social media users here, here, and here alleged that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) discovered $5 billion in…
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Nigeria’s withdrawal from US Stock Market is false!
Claim: Machie Johnbosce on Facebook asserts that President Tinubu has pulled Nigeria from United States stocks and blocked the sale…
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Did FG confirm outbreak of swarm birds, locusts in Lagos State?
Claim: A Facebook user, Novice2STAR, alleged that the Federal Government has confirmed an outbreak of swarm birds and locusts in…
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Ṣe itọ ni won fi n se ìtọ́jú ojú pipọn, conjunctivitis?
Aheso: Olumulo ikanni ibaraenisore sọ wípé ènìyàn lè fi ìtọ àárọ̀ kùtùkùtù ṣe ìtọ́jú aarun conjunctivitis. Abajade iwadii: Irọ nla!…
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Cyberbullying: Facebook user attacks another with false ‘RIP’ claim
Claim: A Facebook user alleged that a lady has been used for ritual killing by her “Yahoo boyfriend.” Verdict: False!…
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Facebook user’ claim Peter Obi received invitation to Trump’s inauguration, false
Claim: A Facebook user claimed that Peter Obi had been invited to Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony. Verdict: False! Neither Peter…
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No evidence Nnamdi Kanu escapes DSS detention
Claim: A Facebook post claims Biafra leader Nnamdi Kanu has escaped the DSS detention centre. Verdict: Insufficient Evidence! There are…
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Misleading! 16, not 200 children rescued in Port Harcourt
Claim: A Facebook user claims that over 200 missing children were found in a compound located in the Ozuoba area…
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