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Zainab ABDULRASAQ

Seasoned writer and literary curator, Zainab Abdulrasaq is a factchecker for The FactCheckHub in an effort to combat information disorder. She can be reached on IG @blackbookishgirl or zabdulrasaq@icirnigeria.org

No, video does not show crowd welcoming Malami in Kebbi

Elections
A viral video circulating on social media claims that the Malami is seen celebrated by a massive crowd in Birnin Kebbi following his release...

Video does not show Haifa Power Plant destroyed by Iranian ballistic missile

News
An X user, @AAliBaltistani, shared a video circulating on the platform claiming it shows an Iranian ballistic missile striking a power plant in Haifa,...

No, Dangote Cement truck was not used to convey bandits to Ondo

Business
A video circulating on WhatsApp claims that a Cement truck owned by Dangote Group was intercepted in Akure, Ondo State, for allegedly transporting bandits.  The...

No, Donald Trump didn’t congratulate Morocco for winning AFCON 2025

General
A viral post circulating on social media claims that the U.S. President, Donald Trump, congratulated Morocco for being crowned the champions of the 2025...

Viral video exaggerates value of gold in sim cards

Business
A video circulating on social media platforms by a Chinese refiner known as The Alchemist (Qiao) is being marketed as a gold rush. The video...

Viral sponsored post falsely claims Buhari endorsed fraudulent trading platform

General
A viral sponsored post and article circulating on social media claim that former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari revealed a wealth loophole and endorsed a...

TikTok commits $200,000 to AI media literacy in sub-Saharan Africa amid deepfake concerns

ArtificialIntelligence
TIKTOK has announced a $200,000 investment to promote artificial intelligence (AI) media literacy across Sub-Saharan Africa, as the region faces growing risks linked to...

No, Dangote Refinery not up for $30bn sale

Business
A viral post circulating on social media platforms claims that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is selling his 650,000 barrels per day refinery to...

No, Seyi Tinubu didn’t donate mats to bury victims of terrorist attacks in north

General
A viral post circulating on social media platforms claims that Seyi, son of President Bola Tinubu, donated mats to northern Nigeria specifically due to...

True! Dove soap, other cosmetic products banned in 2022 for cotaining toxic chemicals

Health
A viral post on Instagram claims that the chemical Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), also known as Lilial, was banned in Europe, Nigeria, and other countries...
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