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Did Swaziland’s government order men to marry five wives or risk jail term?

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Did Swaziland’s government order men to marry five wives or risk jail term?

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo June 18, 2025 0

Claim: Several Facebook posts claimed the government of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) ordered its men to marry five...

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The growing threat of audio deepfakes and why it’s difficult to fact-check 

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The growing threat of audio deepfakes and why it’s difficult to fact-check 

Lois Ugbede June 18, 2025 0

The integrity of democratic elections rests on informed electorate decision-making based on verifiable facts. However, the dynamic...

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Did Pope Leo XIV advocate for Nnamdi Kanu’s freedom?

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Did Pope Leo XIV advocate for Nnamdi Kanu’s freedom?

Rejoice Taddy June 17, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook user shared a post suggesting that Robert Prevost, the recently inaugurated Pope, has urged...

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Does Nigeria have highest number of malnourished children in Africa?

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Does Nigeria have highest number of malnourished children in Africa?

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo June 17, 2025 0

Claim: Kenneth Okonkwo, a public affairs analyst, said Nigeria has overtaken Sudan as the country with the...

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L’article 80 du Code pénal faussement associé au délit d’offense au chef de l’État

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L’article 80 du Code pénal faussement associé au délit d’offense au chef de l’État

Yaya KANTE June 17, 2025 0

FAIT : Le site SENEGAL7 a publié sur sa page Facebook une information concernant l’arrestation de l’opposant...

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Trump did not declare Tesla ban, as mischaracterised in social media posts

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Trump did not declare Tesla ban, as mischaracterised in social media posts

Rejoice Taddy June 17, 2025 0

Claim: Social media users shared a video showing Donald Trump declaring a nationwide ban on Tesla production,...

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Verifying Tinubu’s claims on Nigeria’s economic progress in Democracy Day address

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Verifying Tinubu’s claims on Nigeria’s economic progress in Democracy Day address

Phillip Anjorin June 17, 2025 0

Full Text The economic policies of successive administrations have shaped Nigeria’s journey since the return to civilian...

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False! Davido, Aisha Yesufu, others not included in Tinubu’s official honours list

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False! Davido, Aisha Yesufu, others not included in Tinubu’s official honours list

Juliet Buna June 17, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook Page, Agozi Comedy, claims that President Tinubu conferred national honours on Aisha Yesufu, Innocent...

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Why rocks broke off Iyamopo Hill and what climate change has to do with it

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Why rocks broke off Iyamopo Hill and what climate change has to do with it

Dare Akogun June 16, 2025 0

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, a large rock fragment unexpectedly broke off from Iyamopo Hill in Igbeti,...

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False! SARS has not been reformed 

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False! SARS has not been reformed 

Caleb Ijioma June 16, 2025 10

Claim: Social media users claimed that the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has been reformed. Verdict: False! Findings...

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