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Alleged Fulani Hegemony: Is it true Hausas have never ruled Nigeria?

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Alleged Fulani Hegemony: Is it true Hausas have never ruled Nigeria?

Rejoice Taddy July 15, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook user shared a clip wherein they stated that no Hausa person has ever ruled...

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Is President Boakai rated most educated President in Africa?

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Is President Boakai rated most educated President in Africa?

Laymah Kollie July 14, 2025 0

Claim: Gary the Blogger posted that President Joseph Boakai has been confirmed as the most educated President...

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No evidence in support of claim Brain Jotter’s house raided by EFCC

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No evidence in support of claim Brain Jotter’s house raided by EFCC

Mohammed Taoheed July 14, 2025 0

Claim: An X user shared a video claiming that the residence of popular Nigerian comedian, Brain Jotter,...

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False! US declared public holiday, not closure of Nigerian office  

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False! US declared public holiday, not closure of Nigerian office  

Lademi Aborisade July 10, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook user asserts that the US Embassy has announced the closure of its offices in...

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Viral video of Burna Boy’s song for Ibrahim Traore, Al-generated

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Viral video of Burna Boy’s song for Ibrahim Traore, Al-generated

Mohamed Dauda kamara July 9, 2025 0

Claim: A viral video on different WhatsApp groups claimed that Burna Boy had dropped a new song...

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Picture of man caught with human skulls, not recent

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Picture of man caught with human skulls, not recent

Mohammed Taoheed July 8, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook user, Ebuka Odo, shared an image claiming that a 37-year-old man was arrested with...

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Six ways to identify visuals made with Google’s Veo 3, other AI video tools 

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Six ways to identify visuals made with Google’s Veo 3, other AI video tools 

Phillip Anjorin July 7, 2025 0

A video showing snowfall in Enugu went viral on social media, gathering many views. Reactions depicted an...

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False! Highway photo not in Freetown, AI-generated

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False! Highway photo not in Freetown, AI-generated

Usman Fambuleh July 7, 2025 0

CLAIM: A Facebook user named Biggy Smalls posted a picture claiming that the image shows the “Freetown...

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Round-Up: Baltasar case, AI videos top claims fact-checked this week

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Round-Up: Baltasar case, AI videos top claims fact-checked this week

Sunday Awosoro July 6, 2025 0

The first week of July 2025 was marred by misinformation about Baltasar Engonga’s trial, health claims, and...

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Old video resurfaces with false claim of Iranian warning to Israeli citizens

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Old video resurfaces with false claim of Iranian warning to Israeli citizens

Fortune Eromonsele July 5, 2025 0

Claim: An X user with the handle (@Chude_) posted a video claiming that Iran has warned all...

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