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Video depicting Boko haram invaded Jos false

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Video depicting Boko haram invaded Jos false

Nanji Nandang August 30, 2021 0

Claim: A video surfaced on Twitter with the claim that Boko Haram insurgents and bandits have invaded...

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Soldiers did not kill Farakwai youth as widely claimed by Nigerian media

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Soldiers did not kill Farakwai youth as widely claimed by Nigerian media

Aisha Ali, Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle August 25, 2021 0

Claim: Nigeria’s Guardian Newspaper, Sahara Reporters, Opera News and other local media claim that soldiers killed and...

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Reno Omokri goofed, FG purchased Tucano jets at $423m, not $593m

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Reno Omokri goofed, FG purchased Tucano jets at $423m, not $593m

Rahaman Abiola August 20, 2021 0

Claim: Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, claimed the federal government used $593 million to purchase twelve Tucano...

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Pegasus: All you need to know about spyware that could erode your phone privacy despite encryption

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Pegasus: All you need to know about spyware that could erode your phone privacy despite encryption

Silas Jonathan, Maxine Danso August 18, 2021 0

Pegasus is a sophisticated spyware developed by the Israeli cyber-arms firm NSO Group that can be discreetly...

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Niger Delta Militants did not attack, kill Nigerian Navy officers as claimed

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Niger Delta Militants did not attack, kill Nigerian Navy officers as claimed

Uchenna Igwe August 16, 2021 0

Claim: A viral report claims that militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, attacked and killed Nigerian Navy officers...

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Nigeria Customs intercepted 200, 000 live ammunition in 2018, not 2021 as viral report suggests

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Nigeria Customs intercepted 200, 000 live ammunition in 2018, not 2021 as viral report suggests

Iyabode Olorunshola July 22, 2021 0

Claim: A viral report making the rounds on social media and some online news media claimed that...

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False report claims Nigerian soldiers intercepted sand truck concealing weapons in Kaduna

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False report claims Nigerian soldiers intercepted sand truck concealing weapons in Kaduna

Lami Sadiq July 19, 2021 0

Claim: Several Facebook users claim soldiers of the Nigerian Army intercepted a sand truck which concealed sophisticated...

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Hooves padded sandals worn by poachers, not bandits as claimed in this viral message

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Hooves padded sandals worn by poachers, not bandits as claimed in this viral message

Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle July 11, 2021 1

Claim: A WhatsApp message (with attached images) claims Nigerian bandits now wear cow hooves padded sandals to...

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2016 video recirculated to depict Nigerian Army killed dozens of bandits in Kebbi

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2016 video recirculated to depict Nigerian Army killed dozens of bandits in Kebbi

Lami Sadiq June 23, 2021 0

Claim: A viral video resurfaced on Friday, 18th June 2021 claiming the Nigerian Army had dealt a...

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How To Approach Fake News Amidst Insecurity

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How To Approach Fake News Amidst Insecurity

Funmilola Afolabi June 22, 2021 0

Imagine waking up to the news that the president is dead! That would probably be shocking news...

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