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A photo showing a handcuffed man in a red shirt has surfaced online with a claim that it shows a Nigerian man of Yoruba descent, identified as Tolu Ishak Ibrahim, arrested by Ghanaian police for drug trafficking.
The image has gone viral on X, where users are claiming that the man was apprehended while smuggling cocaine into Ghana.
An X user, @GanjaYorub15579, posted the photo with the caption:
“Tolu Ishak Ibrahim have been arrested by the Ghana police for bringing in large parcel of cocaine into the country to be moved to St. Lucia.”
As of August 4, 2025, the post had garnered over 100 reposts and more than 300 likes.
Another X user, @trigottista, shared the same image with the caption:
“Tolu arrested in Ghana for bringing in this consignment of drugs (cocaine).”
That post had generated over 400 reposts and more than 1,000 likes as of August 5, 2025.
The image has been widely circulated, sparking outrage and reinforcing negative ethnic stereotypes online.
CLAIM
The photo shows Tolu Ishak Ibrahim, a Nigerian man of Yoruba descent, who was arrested in Ghana for drug trafficking.
screenshot of the viral post
THE FINDINGS
Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is MISLEADING.
Checks on the image and claim traced the original source of the arrest to an official post by the Ghana Police Service on their verified X account.
According to the post dated August 3, 2025, the man in the viral image is Daniel Yeboah, a 23-year-old Ghanaian, who was arrested in the Western Region of Ghana for possession of 66 parcels of suspected narcotic drugs.
The arrest took place on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Samreboi-Tanokrom snap checkpoint, where Yeboah was stopped while transporting the suspected drugs on a tricycle, locally known as Pragia. The drugs were concealed in two travel bags.
Yeboah reportedly told the police that a woman in Wenchi had paid him GH₵5,000 to deliver the drugs to her at Mumuni Camp, near Samreboi. The Ghanaian police have since launched an investigation to track down the said woman.
At the time of filing this report, Daniel Yeboah remains in police custody and is expected to appear in court in August 2025.
There is no mention of any Nigerian national or a person named Tolu Ishak Ibrahim in any of the official police statements or credible media reports.
THE VERDICT
The claim that a Nigerian man named Tolu Ishak Ibrahim was arrested in Ghana for drug trafficking is MISLEADING. The individual in the viral photo is actually Daniel Yeboah, a Ghanaian national. The image and accompanying narrative were falsely attributed.
WHAT you see online may not be true, in the age of AI, it can fool you.
With artificial intelligence evolving rapidly, the internet is flooded with videos that look real but aren’t. From fake interviews to synthetic news reports, deepfakes have become harder to detect, no longer giving themselves away with just awkward smiles or stiff gestures. They are now so convincing that spotting them takes more than just noticing a twitchy eye or a strange smile.
Tools such as DALL·E and Veo 3 can generate stunning visuals and cinematic videos with just a prompt. While this technology opens up new creative possibilities, it also poses significant risks.
The challenge? These videos often look indistinguishably real.
For instance, a close observation of the video posted by an X user in June, which showed a female journalist reporting about a flood in Abeokuta, reveals subtle but telling signs of AI generation. Despite the human-like movements and natural-sounding speech, some inconsistencies gave it away. For instance, during a quick turn by the presenter, an umbrella suddenly appears in her hand, though it wasn’t there moments earlier.
Screenshot of the video from X
Additionally, her emotionless reaction to someone falling nearby, an incident that would typically prompt concern, further suggests the video contains inauthentic human behaviour. There are various instances of such videos that have gone viral.
Another example is this video showing a collapsing flyover bridge. While the scenery and structure appear realistic, the behaviour of the white car driving toward the collapsed section is implausible, not the expected behaviour in the face of danger.
Screenshot of the video from Facebook
As a viewer, journalist, or active digital citizen, spotting AI-generated content isn’t just a helpful skill; it’s a critical one.
This tutorial will walk you through how to recognise videos created with tools like DALL·E (which generates images often edited into video sequences) and Veo (which produces entire video scenes from a prompt).
Look for visual anomalies
AI-generated videos, though increasingly sophisticated, often reveal their artificial nature through subtle glitches and inconsistencies. Watch for odd lighting or mismatched shadows, distorted hands or fingers (common in still-to-video conversions like DALL·E hacks), unnatural eye movements or blinking, and warped or melty objects in the background.
In tools like Veo 3, robotic body movements, overly smooth transitions, altered or incoherent subtitles, and audio that sounds too perfect or lacks ambient noise can all signal synthetic content. Even complex scenes may feature objects that are inconsistently placed or lit, making careful observation essential.
Flawless, yet fake
Veo, especially in its latest version (Veo 3), can generate cinematic scenes with hyperrealism, but the results often come with subtle giveaways. Look out for over-perfect environments like spotless skies, mirror-smooth water, or unnaturally fluid motion.
Transitions between scenes or camera angles may also feel jarring or robotic. The actors themselves might not blink, breathe, or move quite naturally, giving off an uncanny vibe. Veo 3 can even create scenarios that defy logic or physics, think improbable events, flawless characters, or backgrounds with strange, repeating patterns that don’t belong in real-world settings.
Context is equally important. Veo 3, for instance, is a paid tool, so a sudden flood of short, high-quality videos around breaking news could signal AI involvement.
A recent example is the flyover bridge accident in Nasarawa, where AI-generated images were circulated to support the claim. However, The FactCheckHub found these visuals to be misleading.
Similarly, if a video claims to show a major event but isn’t reported by any reputable outlet, that’s might be a red flag.
Scrutinise metadata
Tools like InVID can help verify video authenticity by extracting metadata such as timestamps, GPS coordinates, and device information. AI-generated videos often lack this data or include vague, generic tags. If you have access to the original video file, inspect its metadata for signs like “Veo,” “Gemini,” or “Google AI.”
Keep in mind that metadata can be stripped or altered, so it shouldn’t be your only line of verification.
Several tools can help detect AI-generated or manipulated media. Deepware Scanner is designed to spot deepfake facial alterations, while Hive Moderation uses AI detection to flag likely synthetic images or video frames. InVID is especially useful for verifying videos, allowing frame-by-frame analysis and metadata extraction. Another handy tool is AI or Not, which helps determine whether an image or video was created using artificial intelligence.
The FactCheckHub has used one or more of these tools to verify images or videos in our previous fact-checks, as can be seen here and here.
Look for disclosures
Some creators voluntarily tag or watermark AI-generated content, so it’s worth looking closely. Check for phrases like “generated with AI,” “created using DALL·E,” or “Veo3” in captions, file names, or project descriptions, especially if they include prompt-style language.
Google embeds both visible and invisible watermarks in every Veo 3 video. You might spot small logos or “AI-generated” text within the frame. More subtly, Veo 3 videos contain SynthID an invisible digital signature detectable only with specialised tools. While the general public can’t access SynthID scanners, certain fact-checkers and organisations can use them to verify the origin of a video.
In conclusion, detecting AI-generated content is becoming more complex as the technology continues to advance. However, by combining keen observation with the right tools and questioning content that lacks credible context or sources, we can stay a step ahead of AI-driven misinformation. Remember, staying informed isn’t just about consuming content; it’s about verifying it.
A claim that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed Nenadi Usman as the chairperson of the Labour Party has gone viral online.
An X user, @TheoAbuAgada, posted the claim with the caption:
“Peter Gregory Obi’s ally, Nenadi Usman, has been confirmed as the authentic Chairperson of the Labour Party by INEC. “All of a sudden”. Peter, until this moment, has refused to resign from the Labour Party. If this does not tell you anything, I don’t know what else will. I repeat, Peter is not with the coalition and he is working to bring Tinubu back.”
The post had generated over 150 reposts and more than 500 likes as of August 1, 2025.
Another X account, @ADCNews_, also posted the claim with the caption:
Just In. INEC has confirmed Sen Nenadi Usman as Acting Chairman of Labour Party. At this rate. Tinubu is confused on where to set his trap. ADC or LP
The post had generated over 500 reposts and more than 2,000 likes as of August 1, 2025.
CLAIM
INEC confirms Nenadi Usman as Labour Party chairperson.
Screenshot of the viral post
THE FINDINGS
Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is FALSE.
Since the conclusion of Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election, the Labour Party (LP) has been mired in a prolonged leadership crisis, largely revolving around competing claims to the chairmanship of the party.
Julius Abure, who led the party through the 2023 general elections, has faced opposition from various internal factions, especially the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), which accused him of financial impropriety and high-handedness. These disputes culminated in the controversial national convention held in Anambra in March 2024, where Abure was re-elected as chairman, a move rejected by several party organs.
To stabilise the party and restore credibility, a coalition of LP stakeholders, including the NLC and some state chapters, appointed Nenadi Usman as chairperson of a caretaker committee in late 2024.
Usman was seen as a neutral figure capable of uniting the fractured party. Her emergence received a significant boost in April 2025 when the Supreme Court ruled that Nigerian courts lacked jurisdiction to decide internal party leadership matters, a verdict that effectively voided Abure’s standing and empowered the coalition-backed caretaker leadership.
Despite the judicial ruling, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not publicly confirmed or published Nenadi Usman’s name as the authentic chairperson of the Labour Party, as required by law.
INEC’s role in party leadership matters is administrative and reactive. It can only recognise and publish names submitted to it in line with party constitutions and after the proper legal and procedural processes.
As of August 1, 2025, the commission’s official records still reflect Julius Abure as the National Chairman, and no official bulletin or document affirms Nenadi Usman as the recognised national chairperson of the LP.
When contacted by The FactCheckHub, Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mahmoud Yakubu, debunked the claim and confirmed that Abure remains the chairman of the party.
“The news [that Nenadi Usman has been confirmed as LP chairman] is not true. There’s nothing like that. There’s no confirmation. The situation remains the same. To be sure, go to our website, click on political parties — the names of the chairmen and secretaries are all there. What you find there is what the situation is at the moment,” he said.
VERDICT
The claim that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed Nenadi Usman as the chairperson of the Labour Party is FALSE, as findings showed that Julius Abure still remains the recognised chairperson of the party as of August 1, 2025.
A video circulating online claims Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun renamed a state-owned college after the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, following the monarch’s death in July 2025.
An X user, @AsakyGRN, posted the video with the caption:
“Governor Dapo Abiodun announces the change of name in honour of the Late Awujale Of Ijebu Ode from Tai Solarin College Of Education to The Oba Sikiru Adetona College Of Science And Technology.”
The post, which features a one-minute clip of the governor listing projects named after the monarch, has generated over 500 repost and has more than 1,000 likes as of August 1.
CLAIM
Governor Abiodun renamed a school after Awujale’s death.
screenshot of the viral post
THE FINDINGS
Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is MISLEADING.
Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland and one of Nigeria’s longest-reigning monarchs, passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 91.
He ascended the throne in 1960 and spent over six decades as a traditional ruler. Adetona was seen as a bridge between tradition and modern governance, often hosting political figures and advocating for good leadership.
His death was met with widespread mourning across Ogun State and beyond, with tributes pouring in from political leaders, royal institutions, and citizens. An 8th-day Fidau prayer was held in his honour on July 21, 2025, attracting dignitaries including President Bola Tinubu, state governors, and traditional rulers..
A thorough review of the full video published on YouTube on July 23, 2025, shows that Governor Abiodun was referring to a name change that occurred during the monarch’s lifetime—not after his death.
At the 16:08 mark in the video, the governor says: “We also renamed the Tai Solarin College of Education in Ogun in his honour, and I am glad we did all these in his lifetime. It is now known as the Oba Sikiru Adetona College of Science and Technology.”
Checks revealed that the renaming was first announced in 2021 and completed in 2022. The school was one of two institutions that evolved from the former Tai Solarin College of Education.
The degree-awarding arm became Tai Solarin University of Education, while the college of Education was renamed in honour of Oba Adetona in 2022.
VERDICT
The claim that Governor Dapo Abiodun renamed a state college after Oba Sikiru Adetona following the monarch’s death is MISLEADING. Evidence shows the renaming was done during the monarch’s lifetime, with the process concluded as far back as 2022.
A video showing armed security operatives forcefully breaking into a residential apartment has sparked outrage online, with claims that the incident took place in Nigeria’s Southeast region.
A Facebook user, Uche Nworah, posted the footage with the caption:
“We have created a culture of violent, opportunistic behaviour in the Southeast under the guise of combating insecurity. Any armed, hooded and untrained individual, accompanied by his mates who are probably drugged out, can invade your home and carry out various acts of aggression, as evidenced in this undated video. There are no proper protocols in place, and human rights are not respected. When will this terror end? Imagine if there were children living in the house.”
The post has generated over 400 likes and shares as of July 30, 2025 with many condemning the actions of the officers and accusing Nigerian security agencies of unchecked brutality in the Southeast.
Video shows security operatives breaking into a home in Southeast.
screenshot of the viral post
THE FINDINGS
Checks by The FactCheckHub show the claim is MISLEADING.
A reverse image search using frames from the video led to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by a user identified as Michael d Preacher(@MichealFrosh32), who originally shared the clip on July 25, 2025.
In the post, he clarified that the incident occurred in Adebayo area of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, located in Southwest Nigeria.
“As of today, Operation Flush in Ado-Ekiti attempted a daylight robbery at an apartment in Adebayo, Ado-Ekiti, by forcefully attacking the premises. This isn’t their first time, but today we have the evidence to stand up for our rights. #saveUs #NANSAdoekiti #PoliceProtest.”
Further investigation shows the Police Complaint Response Unit (PCRU) of the Nigeria Police Force responded to the post, confirming that the incident happened in Ekiti. They, however, denied being part of the operation.
Part of the statement reads: “The Ekiti Police Command is not unaware of the video circulating on the social media where some armed security personnel were seen breaking into an apartment somewhere still unknown in Ado-Ekiti. It was alleged in the post that Operation Flush Unit, which is a Joint Task Force of some security agencies, was responsible for the act.
“The Ekiti State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that the Police is not part of the Operation Flush Unit as being alleged by a section of the public. The Police does not operate any unit called Operation Flush.”
VERDICT
The claim that the viral video of security operatives breaking into a home occurred in Southeast Nigeria is MISLEADING. Findings showed that the incident happened in Ado-Ekiti, located in Nigeria’s Southwest region, not the Southeast as claimed.
A claim that an image shows Nigerian football legend Kanu Nwankwo carrying six-month-old Esther Okoronkwo has been circulating online.
The photo, which has been shared widely on social media platforms such as Instagram and X, is being circulated with the claim that Esther is the daughter of former Nigerian footballer Issac Okoronkwo, The FactCheckHub observed.
The image was posted by an X user, @donlucatoni with the caption:
Kanu Nwankwo with 6-month-old Esther Okoronkwo at Teslim Balogun Stadium in 2001
On Instagram, a user posted the picture, which was a screenshot from X. The caption alongside reads in part:
...carried by KANU in 2001….No wonder she plays like legendary KANU….Her name is ESTHER OKORONKWO….She won WOMAN OF THE MATCH AGAINST MOROCCO in wafcon final…
The Nigerian international forward, 28, has now etched her name into the annals of football history following her remarkable contributions to the senior women’s national team throughout the competition.
In the finals against hosts Morocco, the Super Falcons were trailing by two goals before half-time. Okoronkwo’s decisive play was pivotal in setting the stage for Nigeria’s crucial comeback, which ultimately sealed their championship win. Her performance not only boosted team morale but also underscored her growing influence as one of Africa’s top forwards.
CLAIM
Image shows Kanu Nwankwo with a 6-month-old Esther Okoronkwo.
THE FINDINGS
Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is MISLEADING!
Screenshot of the the claim on X; Insert MISLEADING Verdict
The FactCheckHub conducted a reverse image search on the image, and the result shows that it was used as a featured image in a story by Reports Mind three years ago.
The report clarified that the picture is an old photo of Nigerian football legend Kanu Nwankwo with his son, Kachi, as a baby during his time at former Premier League club Portsmouth.
Further checks by The FactCheckHub revealed that the same image was also posted on Kanu’s official Instagram page on August 24, 2024, as part of a photo carousel. The post, which included other pictures of the same child with a woman, was made to celebrate Kachi’s birthday. In the caption, Kanu explicitly identified the baby as his son, Kachi.
This plethora of evidence confirms that the claim linking the baby in the image to Esther Okoronkwo or former footballer Isaac Okoronkwo is misleading.
THE VERDICT
The claim that the mage shows Kanu Nwankwo with 6-month-old Esther Okoronkwo is misleading; the baby in the picture is Kanu’s son, Kachi Nwankwo.
A claim that the University of Calabar’s Dental Department licence has been withdrawn has surfaced online. The claim made by an X user @winxviv was also amplified by Instablog9ja, a microblogging platform.
The claim was accompanied by a video that showed some students with lab coats in what looked like a protest.
A portion of the footage’s audio transcription reads:
…Seven years ago, the University of Calabar admitted my colleagues into this fine institution with hopes that after a certain period of time, they would graduate and practice without any issues. Fast forward to now, they are telling them that may not happen. These are my friends. I have had classes with these people, I have played with these people, I have laughed with these people, so you are trying to tell me that [sic] after seven years, after passing exam, after reading, after spending countless nights to make this dream work…
The X user posted the video with a caption that reads :
University of Calabar Dentistry Department license has been withdrawn. Over 300 students have been asked to leave after spending 7 years in school. They are being advised to learn trade or do other things. The quota was 40 annually but the current VC admitted up to 900 students illegally. A state of emergency needs to be declared in education.
On Instablog, it similarly read;
University of Calabar Dentistry Department license has been reportedly withdrawn and 300 students asked to leave after spending 7 years in school.
As of Wednesday July 23, 2025 the claim has garnered an impression of over 200,000 views, 2100 likes and 1,900 reposts on winexviv’s page and on instablog it has amassed an impression of one million views, 15,000 likes and 4,000 reposts.
CLAIM
UNICAL Dental department licence withdrawn.
THE FINDINGS
Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is FALSE.
Screenshot an appearance of the claim; insert FALSE verdict
The ICIRreported that students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) College of Medical Sciences in the Dentitry department, some in their final year were recently informed that they may not be allowed to graduate, register with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), or continue their studies due to accreditation issues tied to the university’s disregard for admission quotas.
According to the MDCN’s official quota list as of July 2025, UNICAL is approved to admit only 10 students annually into its dentistry programme. However, findings showed that the university had consistently admitted more than the approved limit across multiple levels.
UNICAL Vice Chancellor, Florence Obi, confirmed the violation in an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. Describing the situation as depressing. She added that an appeal had been made to the Minister of Education for urgent intervention.
Obi also stated that internal investigations were underway to determine how the over-admissions occurred and promised disciplinary actions against staff found responsible, including the dean, admissions officer, and provost.
Meanwhile, the MDCN and the National Universities Commission (NUC), the bodies responsible for accreditation, have not issued any public statement withdrawing the programme’s licence.
Addressing speculation on social media, Obi debunked claims that the dental school had lost its accreditation, calling them misinformation and a distortion of facts. She stressed that the programme remains accredited and no directive has been issued to transfer students to other institutions.
THE VERDICT
The claim that the University of Calabar’s Dental Department licence has been withdrawn is false. While the university admitted significantly more students than the quota approved by the MDCN, raising concerns about their eligibility to graduate or register, the programme remains accredited. No official withdrawal notice has been issued by either the MDCN or the NUC.
A claim that former president Muhammadu Buhari constructed the Second Niger Bridge from scratch has surfaced the internet.
The claim, made by X user @gozionc alongside a series of others, was intended to commend the late president for his achievements in the South-East.
The claim read:
Built the Second Niger Bridge from scratch to finish. Competed the abandoned Nnamdi Azikiwe Masuelem in Anambra. Paid of all owed pensions and gratuities of Biafran soldiers. Built a Power Plant in Abia. Renovated the Akanu Ibam Airport in Enugu. Began the construction of Awka/Enugu/Onitsha double lane expressway. Buhari’s Love for Ndigbo was unmatchedWe will miss him so bad.
Since the inception of the claim, it has amassed an attraction of over 100,000 views, 2100 likes and 468 reposts.
Due to the veracity of the claim, The FactCheckHub decided to fact-check the accuracy of this claim.
CLAIM
Former President Muhammadu Buhari constructed the Second Niger Bridge from scratch to finish.
THE FINDINGS
Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is FALSE!
Screenshot of the claim; insert FALSE verdict
The Second Niger Bridge was first proposed during the 1978/79 political campaign by Shehu Shagari of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN).
Under President Olusegun Obasanjo, the bridge was promised again, but no substantial work commenced until five days before his handover to President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, when he symbolically flagged off the project in Asaba.
In August 2012, the Jonathan administration approved ₦325 million for the final planning and design. However, the groundbreaking occurred on 10 March 2014, just a year before the 2015 elections.
President Muhammadu Buhari cancelled the earlier contract in August 2015 but resumed it in September 2018.
The bridge was first opened for vehicular movement on 15 December 2022, and was officially inaugurated by Buhari on 24 May 2023. Julius Berger, the contractor, formally handed over the completed 1.6km bridge to the Federal Government in December 2023.
THE VERDICT
The claim that the Former President Muhammadu Buhari constructed the Second Niger bridge from scratch to finish is false; While the Second Niger Bridge was completed and inaugurated during Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, the project was initiated and passed through various stages under previous administrations, including those of Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan.
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A collage of images showing what appears to be a collapsed bridge has been circulating online, accompanied by the claim that a newly constructed flyover worth N10 billion in Lafia, Nasarawa State, collapsed barely three weeks after its commissioning.
A Facebook account, Ebalsblog posted the image with a caption :
“Lafia, Nasarawa State, has witnessed the collapse of a flyover a mere three weeks post-commissioning. According to reports, around N10 billion was spent on this project.”
The post has generated over 1,500 likes and more than 900 comments as of July 24, 2025.
An X user,@SabinaNkiru posted the image with a caption: “Flyover collapse after 3 weeks of commissioning in Lafia, Nassarawa State. 10 Billion was allegedly spent on the project. Investigation to determine whether the collapse was caused by structural defects or overload by heavy duty vehicles is underway.”
The image was also posted by multiple accounts on Facebook as can be seen here and here.
CLAIM
Photo shows a flyover collapse in Nasarawa.
screenshot of the viral post
THE FINDINGS
Findings by The FactCheckHub show the claim is MISLEADING.
Checks revealed that the claim emerged shortly after a verified incident involving the partial collapse of a flyover bridge in Keffi, Nasarawa State.
On July 18, 2025, an overloaded truck struck a beam of the Keffi flyover, causing part of the structure to fail. The accident reportedly left two people dead and several others injured. In response, the Federal Government announced a 30-day emergency repair plan for the damaged section.
The FactCheckHub subjected the image to Google Reverse Image search and the result showed that the images were extracted from a video posted by a Facebook page, Eu amo games. The page which usually posts AI videos posted a clearer version of the video on July 15.
The page indicated that the video was “made with AI” in the caption.
The video where the images were extracted.
A visual analysis of the image revealed telltale signs of generative AI manipulation, including distorted structures, unnatural shadows, and missing or warped human features
Further checks showed no credible media report or government statement confirming this viral image.
VERDICT
The image being circulated does not show a collapsed flyover in Lafia, Nasarawa State, nor does it depict an incident that occurred three weeks after commissioning. Instead, the visuals were traced to a Facebook page known for posting AI-generated content, with the video clearly labeled as “made with AI.”
