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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.

Has court sentenced Hamdiyya Sidi, who criticised Sokoto governor?

General
A claim that a Sokoto magistrate court has sentenced 18-year-old activist, Hamdiyya Sidi, to 12 strokes of the cane or a two-year prison term,...

Is slavery the punishment for theft in Dubai?

Government Policy
A claim that the penalty for stealing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is slavery has been circulated online. An X user, @BluebriarArts, made the post...

Photo of yam market set ablaze in Plateau is MISLEADING!

Business
AN image showing piles of yams engulfed in flames has been circulated on X alongside a claim that it depicts a yam market allegedly...

Old video of Emir asking herders to exit Taraba resurfaces online 

Security
A video showing Abbas Tafida, the Emir of Muri kingdom in Taraba State, issuing a directive to herders to leave the state has resurfaced...

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,...
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