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False! Terrorists did not kill 100 in Sokoto, as Facebook user claimed

10 October 2026

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False! Terrorists did not kill 100 in Sokoto, as Facebook user claimed

Oct 10, 2026

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False! Viral video of Netherlands minister apologising to Sierra Leonean government, AI-generated

Sierra Leone Oct 9, 2026

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Video of soldiers interrogating man, unrelated to Nigeria

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HOAX! Nigerian juju musician, Ebenezer Obey, not dead

Lademi Aborisade · 258 views · Apr 23, 2025

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Contraband weapons discovered at Onne port date back to 2024

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Is Man United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe seeking replacement for Onana?

Cole Praise · 54 views · Apr 17, 2025

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Facebook video of car escaping from collapsing bridge, AI-generated

Rejoice Taddy · 196 views · Apr 17, 2025

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FALSE! Saudi Arabia has not banned visas for Nigeria

Lademi Aborisade · 119 views · Apr 15, 2025

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Did Sokoto court pass jail term, 12 strokes of cane on 18-year-old over government criticism?

Mohammed Taoheed · 53 views · Apr 15, 2025

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Viral WhatsApp video showing Islamic teacher scourging students to tears, misleading

Ukashatu Wakili · 172 views · Apr 15, 2025

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AI-generated old images used to depict attacks on Igbos in the North

Lademi Aborisade · 71 views · Apr 8, 2025

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Facebook video depicting Kwankwaso calling for reprisal attack on Igbos, altered

Miracle Akubuo · 93 views · Apr 8, 2025

False! Terrorists did not kill 100 in Sokoto, as Facebook user claimed

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