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Nurudeen Akewushola

Nurudeen Akewushola is a fact-checker with FactCheckHub. He has authored several fact checks which have contributed to the fight against information disorder. You can reach him via nyahaya@icirnigeria.org and @NurudeenAkewus1 via Twitter.

Fact-checking Peter Obi’s claims on Arise TV’s prime time show

General
THE Labour Party presidential candidate in Nigeria's 2023 election, Peter Obi, appeared on Arise Television's Prime Time on April 1, 2025,  where he spoke...

Global fact-checkers grapple with harassment, cyberattacks and financial instability – Report

News
A new report by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has revealed that fact-checking organisations across the world are operating under increasing pressure, persistent harassment,...

How true is the claim that nobody was arrested over Owo church massacre? 

Security
A claim that nobody was arrested over the killing of over 40 worshippers in Owo town, Ondo State has gone viral on X. An X...

Sahara Reporters uses misleading images from Ebonyi to depict Enugu attack

Security
SAHARA Reporters, a U.S. based news agency, has posted four photos showing a trail of destruction to depict a purported attack by suspected herdsmen...

How to use Archivi.ng to access past Nigerian Newspapers

Tutorials
ARCHIVI.NG is a digital archive dedicated to preserving and providing access to Nigerian newspapers. The platform serves as an invaluable resource for journalists, researchers, historians,...

Did Nigeria fail to qualify for FIFA World Cup during Buhari presidency?

General
A claimed that Nigeria did not qualify for the FIFA World Cup during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has circulated on X. An X user,...

No, cost of registering WASSCE is not N120,000

General
A viral video showing a lady saying that the cost of registering for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is now N120,000...

No, State of Emergency was declared in Borno, Yobe

Government Policy
A verified X user, @MissPearls, has claimed that a state of emergency was never declared in Borno, Yobe, Zamfara, or Benue, saying it has...

False claim circulates that Opay is the 6th largest bank in Nigeria

Business
A claim that Opay is the sixth largest bank in Nigeria has circulated on X. An X user, @puremind__, said that Opay comes behind First...

How disinformation actors propagate divisive narratives on X

Insights
THIS report examines the antics of disinformation actors on X deliberately using disinformation and information manipulation to inflame the ember of tribal hostilities and...
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