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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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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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President Boakai’s appointment and matters arising in Liberia

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President Boakai’s appointment and matters arising in Liberia

Jackson C. Clay Jr. February 10, 2024 0

Elections in Liberia are over, with the small West African country organising a smooth transfer of power...

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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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Ǹjẹ́ jíjẹ ọ̀gẹ̀dẹ̀ alábàwọ́n le ṣokùnfa àrùn jẹjẹrẹ?

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Ǹjẹ́ jíjẹ ọ̀gẹ̀dẹ̀ alábàwọ́n le ṣokùnfa àrùn jẹjẹrẹ?

Sunday Awosoro February 8, 2024 0

Àhesọ: Aṣàmúlò ìkànnì Facebook sọ wípé jíjẹ ọ̀gẹ̀dẹ̀ òmìnì tàbí àgbagbà èyí tí àwọ rẹ̀ ní àbàwọ́n...

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Viral health post claiming Lagos State doctors’ endorsement, false

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Viral health post claiming Lagos State doctors’ endorsement, false

Lademi Aborisade February 6, 2024 3

Claim: Viral message on WhatsApp claims doctors in Lagos said taking Panadol with carbonated drinks kills.  Verdict:...

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