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How telecoms shutdown in Zamfara state is fuelling misinformation

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How telecoms shutdown in Zamfara state is fuelling misinformation

Shola Ilesanmi September 20, 2021 0

On September 3, 2021, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) directed all telecommunications providers to shut down services...

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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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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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Viral video depicting Nigerian soldiers killed by Boko Haram from MALI

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Viral video depicting Nigerian soldiers killed by Boko Haram from MALI

Uchenna Igwe May 24, 2021 0

CLAIM: A viral video showing bodies of dead soldiers has been passed round as Nigerian soldiers killed...

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Dubawa May 17, 2021 0

A weekly newsletter that takes a closer look at the aspects of truth and falsehood in recent...

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Video purporting Boko Haram forcefully converted Niger Residents to Islam false

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Video purporting Boko Haram forcefully converted Niger Residents to Islam false

Silas Jonathan, Maxine Danso May 3, 2021 0

Claim: A viral video making rounds on social media claims that Boko Haram is forcefully converting commuters...

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Viral video depicting Boko Haram’s takeover of Niger state is false

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Viral video depicting Boko Haram’s takeover of Niger state is false

Silas Jonathan May 3, 2021 0

Claim: A viral video on Facebook claims that Boko Haram hoisted its flag in Niger State, Nigeria....

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Old, Foreign Photos Recycled As Recent Military Raid Of Terrorist Camp

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Old, Foreign Photos Recycled As Recent Military Raid Of Terrorist Camp

Kunle Adebajo January 19, 2021 0

Claim: The Nigerian military recently raided an enclave of Boko Haram terrorists inside the Sambisa Forest, seizing...

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These Aren’t Photos Of Weapons Donated To Boko Haram By France

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These Aren’t Photos Of Weapons Donated To Boko Haram By France

Kunle Adebajo January 11, 2021 0

Claim: A set of 661 pump action rifles donated by the French government and destined for Boko...

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