Home Blog Page 25

No, Nigerian army did not recycle old rescue photos

Fatimah Quadri
-
0
No, Nigerian army did not recycle old rescue photos

A claim that the Nigerian Army is using old pictures to portray a recent achievement is circulating on the internet.

The claim originated from an X user, @unkleAyo, who quoted a post by the Nigerian Army announcing the rescue of two kidnapped victims and the recovery of ransom. The Army’s post was made on Monday, November 3, 2025.

The claimant attached a screenshot of a Google Lens search result showing several previous appearances of the same image, alleging that the Nigerian Army had recycled old photos to create a new narrative.

READ ALSO : Video does not show recent army mobilization against Turji-led bandits in Sokoto

Accompanying the screenshot was a caption that read:

You people have rolled back to snatching random pictures from the internet & reporting it as rescue updates. How are you reporting updates from 9 months ago? What level of incompetence have you descended to? God, WHY DID YOU BRING ME HERE?

Since the inception of the post on Monday, November 3, 2025, it has garnered over three hundred views, 7000 likes, and 3400 reposts.

CLAIM

Nigerian Army uses old pictures to represent recent feats

THE FINDINGS 

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is FALSE!

Screenshot of the claim; Insert FALSE verdict
Screenshot of the claim; Insert FALSE verdict

When the claimant’s image was closely examined, it showed that the post being referred to allegedly made nine months ago, was originally shared by an X user, @bummiearo.

However, a search through the user’s handle revealed no such post since January. The user also publicly denied making the post.

“Please stop lying against me. I never posted such an image. Why can’t you search through my posts from January till date?”, Bummiearo stated.

The Nigerian Army has also debunked the claim, clarifying that the images were recent. In an official statement, the Army noted that metadata attached to the photos confirmed the date, time, and location of the rescue operation.

According to the statement:

Troops of 12 Brigade deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Oguma on 2 November 2025 successfully rescued two kidnapped victims, and images from the operation were duly released through an official Nigerian Army press statement. Regrettably, certain unpatriotic elements have circulated doctored and misleading versions of these photos, falsely alleging that they were recycled from an earlier incident—an entirely baseless and malicious claim.

Further checks by The FactCheckHub showed that when the image was subjected to a Google Lens search, it returned results from eight months to over a year ago, including posts from the Nigerian Army’s official Instagram page. However, clicking on the linked results led to unrelated content, indicating that the visual match did not correspond with the actual context of the photos.

READ ALSO : Why you should not trust every screenshot

How Google Lens works 

Google Lens uses a combination of computer vision, optical character recognition (OCR), and natural language processing (NLP) to analyse images. It identifies objects, translates text, and finds visually similar items by comparing images to Google’s vast web database.

While Google Lens and standard Google Search may return similar results, differences can occur due to factors like time, context, and personalisation. Lens focuses on visual matches, while Google Search relies on textual and contextual signals such as metadata, location, and user history.

For example, Google Lens might correctly identify a rare plant, but the linked webpage could be a general gardening site mentioning that plant among others, broadening the search context.

Differences can also arise if an image is complex or low-quality, causing Lens to misinterpret the main subject. The initial preview might be based on the system’s most probable guess, but clicking the link engages a more complex search engine that might not confirm that guess, resulting in different results.

READ MORE: No, video does not show Nigerian soldiers recently attacking civilians in Imo

THE VERDICT

The claim that the Nigerian Army uses old pictures to represent recent feats is false; the Army’s official statement confirms that the pictures were taken during a recent rescue operation on November 2, 2025. Although a Google Lens search returned older results, these were unrelated and based on visual similarities rather than the actual context of the images.

Cambodia uncovers 2,810 fake news cases in nine months

Nurudeen Akewushola
-
0
Cambodia uncovers 2,810 fake news cases in nine months

CAMBODIA’S Information Ministry says it has uncovered 2,810 cases of disinformation and misinformation linked to incitement, assaults, and border issues within the first nine months of the year.

According to Cambodianess, which is operated by Cambodian Media Broadcasting Corporation, Information Minister Neth Pheaktra raised concerns over the surge and urged media stakeholders to help curb the spread of fake news.

According to him, 2,122 of the cases were related to border issues.

Pheaktra said the ministry’s Anti-Fake News Commission has rolled out new measures to combat disinformation. These include stricter enforcement of press laws to strengthen ethics and professionalism, training programmes for journalists, and a nationwide anti-fake news campaign.

He added that the commission has improved its response system by ensuring that official information is released to the public promptly and accurately.

The minister appealed to citizens and journalists to keep supporting the campaign against fake news.

“Fake news must be buried by real news. If you see fake news, don’t overlook it,” Pheaktra said.

“You can join the campaign to eliminate the news by giving the real news, accurate and trustworthy with credible sources in forms of picture, videos or text.”

He said the best way to counter fake news is to make sure verified information takes over the newsfeed quickly.

“We must not let the fake news spread for a long time. The longer it is available, the more risks it’ll bring,” he added.

It remains unclear whether the incidents were genuinely related to fake news or were instead attempts to stifle freedom of expression and silence dissenting voices, given the country’s record of media crackdowns.

Cambodia’s press freedom ranking fell 10 places in just one year, now standing at 161 out of 180 countries, according to the 2025 World Press Freedom Index that was released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on May 2.

This decline from a ranking of 151 in 2024 indicates a “very serious situation” in the country.

For instance, in July, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ reported that two Journalists, Pheap Phara and Phon Sophea, were charged with treason while awaiting trial in custody, after they were detained following reporting on the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict.

No hidden airport for cocaine smuggling in Argungu, Kebbi State

Fatimah Quadri
-
0
No hidden airport for cocaine smuggling in Argungu, Kebbi State

A claim that a hidden airport was built in the middle of the Argungu forest in Kebbi State has been circulating online.

The claim originated from an animated video shared by a TikTok user, @donclo14, which alleged that in 2019, investigators uncovered a secret two-kilometre airstrip in Kebbi State.

According to the video, the facility was allegedly built by a Customs officer, Ibrahim Musa, who used it to smuggle cocaine from Colombia into Nigeria, reportedly moving drugs worth over ₦50 billion before being caught in a military raid.

ALSO READ: Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport has NOT been sold to China!

The transcribed audio of the video reads:

Did you know that a government official built his own private airport just to smuggle cocaine into Nigeria? In 2019, farmers in Kebbi state stumbled upon something impossible in the Argungu forest: a fully operational runway two kilometers long, hidden deep in the wilderness, complete with fuel storage tanks, cargo equipment, and pilot quarters. Assistant Comptroller Ibrahim Musa had spent four years secretly building this airstrip. He used his position in the Nigeria Customs Service to import construction equipment duty-free under fake agricultural permits. Columbian pilots flew direct routes from Bogota, carrying 500 kg of cocaine per flight. Musa provided official clearance documents, allowing drugs to enter Nigeria completely undetected. When satellite imagery revealed suspicious aircraft activity, investigators grew suspicious. The Nigerian Air Force launched a coordinated raid just as a cocaine shipment was being unloaded. captured 12 aircraft, 2 tons of cocaine, and detailed flight logs. The evidence showed Musa had smuggled 50 billion naira worth of drugs over four years. His private airport processed more drug traffic than some official international airports.

The video was uploaded on Monday, October 20, but had gained traction and circulated on other social media apps on Thursday, October 29.

Since its inception, the claim has garnered over 2,000 likes, 93 comments, and 443 saves.

CLAIM

Private airstrip in Argungu, Kebbi State linked to cocaine smuggling operation by government official.

THE FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is FALSE!

Screenshot of the claim; Insert FALSE Verdict
Screenshot of the claim; Insert FALSE Verdict

From the video, the narrator claimed that the Nigerian Air Force launched a raid in Kebbi State, seizing several consignments of cocaine from a secret airstrip. The incident, however, was not reported by any credible news outlet.

The Kebbi State Government has dismissed the video, describing it as a malicious attempt to mislead the public.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, 29 October by a media aide to the governor, Yahaya Sarki, said the video was entirely fabricated and aimed at discrediting the state.

“The entire content of the video is false, fabricated, and aimed at discrediting and tarnishing the good image of Kebbi State and its government,” the statement read.

Sarki emphasised that there has never been any incident of drug trafficking or illegal airport operation in Argungu Local Government Area or any other part of the state.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the only existing airport in Kebbi State is the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi. Argungu does not have, and has never had, any airport, airstrip, or related facility,” he clarified.

He further explained that all names and characters mentioned in the viral video were fictitious and that no security agency, including the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) or the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has any record or ongoing investigation related to such claims.

The NDLEA also debunked the claim, describing the purported two-kilometre “Argungu forest airport” as AI-generated content.

Addressing journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, the NDLEA Commander in Kebbi State, Rabiu Sokoto, said investigations showed that neither the alleged forest nor the supposed airstrip existed

“We directed our men to investigate the so-called airport and forest in Argungu, but we discovered there was nothing like that,” Sokoto stated.

READ ALSO : False claim that Nigerian govt bans ‘Ghana must go’ bags at all airports circulates online

Further verification using Google Earth revealed no forest or airstrip in Argungu. Searches only showed the city area, with no indication of any airport infrastructure.

THE VERDICT

FALSE. There is no publicly available evidence to support the claim that a private airstrip in Argungu in Kebbi State is linked to a cocaine smuggling operation.  The claim has been debunked by the state government, NDLEA, and a satellite view did not show any airstrip in Argungu.

No, image does not show ABU hostel

Nurudeen Akewushola
-
0
No, image does not show ABU hostel

AN X account, @ABUInsight, has posted an image claiming it depicts the Danfodio Hall of Residence at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.

The post featured a photo of a modern multi-storey hostel building with the caption: “Danfodio Hall of Residence, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.”

The post (now deleted) had garnered over 400 reposts and more than 3,000 likes.

READ : Video does not show RECENT helicopter crash in Ghana

CLAIM

The image shows the Danfodio Hall of Residence at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.

screenshot of the viral post

THE FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is MISLEADING.

Danfodio Hall is indeed one of the student hostels at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

However, a reverse image search reveals that the building in the viral photo is actually located at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) in Accra, Ghana.

The structure is a 1,664-bed student hostel, commissioned in 2023 and named after Nii Amon Kotei, the renowned artist who designed Ghana’s Coat of Arms.

READ ALSO : Are these photos of university hostels in Ghana?

The ultra-modern hostel complex has facilities such as a recreational area, study/reading rooms, Junior Common Rooms (JCR), a laundry area, TV rooms, automated teller machines (ATM), a modern security system, CCTV cameras, an elevator, and other auxiliary amenities.

In contrast, Danfodio Hall at ABU is an older male hostel and bears no resemblance to the multi-storey structure shown in the claim.

VERDICT

The claim that the image shows Danfodio Hall of Residence at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, is MISLEADING. Findings confirm that the building is actually the Nii Amon Kotei Student Hostel at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Ghana.

Image does not show cybertruck on farm in Kenya!

Fatimah Quadri
-
0
Image does not show cybertruck on farm in Kenya!

An X account, RN Media Services, has posted an image showing a Cybertruck and motorbikes on the field with a claim that a Tesla CyberTruck has been spotted on a farm in Kenya.

The caption read:

“A Tesla Cybertruck valued at KSh 25 million has been spotted on a farm in Moiben, Uasin Gishu County.”

Since the post was shared on Thursday, October 30, 2025, it has garnered a significant amount of traction.

READ ALSO: Viral video showing Yahaya Bello inside car is NOT recent

A look at the post also shows some users in the comments section believed that some users shared stickers of excitement and “history in the making” in the comments section.

CLAIM

An image shows Tesla CyberTruck in a farm in Kenya

THE FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub indicate that the claim is MISLEADING!

Screenshot of the claim; INSERT Misleading Verdict
Screenshot of the claim; INSERT Misleading Verdict

A Google Reverse Image Search led to other instances of the image on Facebook, including a post made on Wednesday, October 29, by a user, Crowther Gondew, who captioned it:

Wizkid & Davido use this car for their music videos to impress their fans. Boss Kefiano Kefas Ropshik carry am go farm. Capacity overload.

Further checks on the mentioned user’s profile revealed that Kefas Ropshik is a farmer based in Plateau State, and does social work via  Kefiano Foundation, which supports community development initiatives on the Plateau.

READ ALSO: Photo of yam market set ablaze in Plateau is MISLEADING!

Additional findings showed that the original version of the image was a video, which Ropshik had uploaded himself as part of a series of similar farm-related posts on his page.

THE VERDICT

The claim that an image shows a Tesla CyberTruck in a farm in Kenya is misleading; the image is from a farm in Plateau, Nigeria.

Catfish Incorporated: How disinformation infrastructure turned into dating scam network

Fatimah Quadri
-
0
Catfish Incorporated: How disinformation infrastructure turned into dating scam network

AN investigation has revealed that infrastructure once used for Russian disinformation campaigns is now being repurposed to promote large-scale dating and cryptocurrency scams through a network of obscure advertising systems and offshore companies.

The investigation, published by Qurium and titled “Catfish Incorporated: How the Dating Scam Industry Works,” revealed that servers linked to the bulletproof hosting provider Aeza, also known as Evilempire or Lethost, were used to host domains tied to both Russia’s Doppelganger disinformation network and fraudulent dating sites.

The traffic from these sites is distributed using a traffic distribution system (TDS) known as Los Pollos, which redirects users through smart links to pre-landing pages that promote various scams.

According to the findings, Los Pollos was also connected to Vextrio, a large ad-tech network used for distributing malicious traffic, scams, and unwanted applications. The overlap suggests that the same infrastructure supporting disinformation campaigns also fuels global online fraud, revealing how digital advertising systems can be manipulated for exploitation.

READ ALSO: How to protect yourself from online scams – Study

The research also identified a complex web of intermediaries, including affiliates, black advertisers, and concealed operators who profit from these scams while hiding behind shell companies registered in jurisdictions such as Cyprus, Malta, Hong Kong, and the Marshall Islands. Victims are typically lured through online ads or spam messages to pages branded as Loveme, OnlyOne, or FlirtUp, before being redirected to fraudulent dating services.

“One we had discovered that Los Pollos was a core player in dating scams – distributing traffic between publishers and advertisers – we decided to explore who the Concealed Advertisers were – hiding their legal names behind obscure off-short companies in Hong Kong, Cyprus, Malta, and the Marshall Islands, ” the report stated in part.

Over the past year, researchers identified at least four major organisations using Los Pollos’s infrastructure for dating scams: Meet Us Media (Nexxie Group), Traffic Partner (Digital Performance), Adsempire (Detailed Graphics Kft/Howlogic Kft), and Mirelia (Alziator Commercial/MediaScythe).

At the centre of the operation is the Nexxie Group, a Cyprus-based conglomerate running companies like Meet Us Media Ltd, Redwalking Ltd, Merchsuite Ltd, and Elevven 11 Ltd. One of its branches, VDesk, recruits freelancers to pose as romantic interests and keep victims engaged through fake profiles.

“A fascinating discovery was to see the recent inclusion in the Terms and Conditions of the websites operated by Meet Us Media (Nexxie Group) stating that the company operates fake profiles (flirt bots) designed to enhance the user experience. This disclaimer seems to contradict how these websites are promoted and advertised. A sample list of over 100 domains leading to sites operated by the Nexxie Group is available here” the investigation noted.

Since the initial exposé by Qurium in November 2024 with its “Doppelganger” investigation, Los Pollos has continued operating, moving its infrastructure and rebranding its hosting network under new names, including the Swiss Innovative Arts and Technologies Institute (SIATI).

Investigators say the changes reflect a pattern among cybercriminals who adapt quickly to evade detection while maintaining the same fraudulent activities

Another company identified as part of this ecosystem was Traffic Partner BV / Digital Performance GmbH, operating from the Netherlands and Germany. Researchers linked hundreds of dating and subscription websites associated with Ultimate Enterprises Ltd, a Hong Kong-registered shell company, to Traffic Partner’s infrastructure.

The investigation revealed that the company’s websites share common technical footprints, including hosting within CQ International BV (AS25418), the use of Cloudflare DNS, and registration through InterNetX GmbH, suggesting a unified backend system.

The investigation also identified Adsempire, operated by Hungary’s Detailed Graphics Kft (formerly Howlogic Kft), as a major player in the scam ecosystem. The company, owned by Ukrainians Anastasiia Bilotserkovets and Liudmyla Kachalovska, promotes “subscription trap” dating sites associated with Together Networks, a Malta-based company accused of misleading users with fake profiles and hidden charges.

The infrastructure behind Together Networks traces its roots to Cupid Plc, a former UK-listed dating company that collapsed in 2013 after journalists exposed its use of fake profiles to trick users into paid subscriptions. Though Cupid Plc sold its assets, investigators found continuity between its old infrastructure (codenamed “Phoenix Platform”) and today’s Antheia Services Ltd in Cyprus, which now hosts hundreds of dating domains.

READ ALSO: How Facebook Ads fuel phishing scams in Nigeria

The investigation uncovered 470 active domains connected to Antheia, all running similar designs and backend systems. Many of the payment processors linked to these sites operate under fake identities or use Cyrillic characters to mask their true corporate names.

The final network identified involves Mirelia, an advertising company linked to MediaScythe Ltd, registered in the Marshall Islands. The company is connected to Alziator Commercial Ltd, a Cyprus-based entity associated with Andreas Soteriou and Roman Khmelnytskyy. Mirelia promotes dating sites through Los Pollos and operates a network of shell “web development” firms, such as Ornelio and Braelynn Holdings Ltd, to conceal its ownership.

Despite multiple exposures, Los Pollos and its affiliates continue to operate under new brand names and hosting providers. The company’s infrastructure has migrated from C41.ch (AS6898) to the Swiss Innovative Arts and Technologies Institute (SIATI), reflecting efforts to stay ahead of detection.

The investigation concludes that these entities rely on proxy legal structures to conceal their operators and maintain plausible deniability while profiting from large-scale digital exploitation.

False quote attributed to T.Y. Danjuma circulates online

Fatimah Quadri
-
0
False quote attributed to T.Y. Danjuma circulates online

A claim attributing a statement to Theophilus Danjuma (T.Y. Danjuma) praising the Igbo tribe as “fearless seekers of truth” and calling them “the backbone of progress in Nigeria” circulates online.

The claim was posted by Charles Oputa, also known as Charly Boy, on his X handle (@arefada1).

The post read:

Breaking News: “What an Igbo man sees with his eyes closed, a Yoruba professor cannot see even with his eyes wide open,” says General TY Danjuma in a bold and controversial statement. According to him, “The only reason the Fulani and Hausa still love the Yorubas is because they are natural-born followers, always afraid to stand up for what they truly believe in. Unlike the Igbos, who question everything — and that questioning spirit is what makes them truly human.” He further added that Nigeria’s problem is not about tribe or religion but about courage and truth. “The Igbos are fearless seekers of truth; they challenge power and question lies. That’s why they are misunderstood, yet they remain the backbone of progress in this country,” he said. Your thoughts on this?

READ:Charly boy’s 2024 comment falsely attributed to Emir Sanusi

The post has garnered over 400,000 views, 4,300 likes, and 1,800 reposts.
Danjuma is a Nigerian politician and retired military officer who played a key role in post-independence military and political events in Nigeria. He was Chief of Army Staff from July 1975 to October 1978

CLAIM

T.Y. Danjuma made the quote in circulation comparing Igbos and Yorubas.

THE FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub indicate that the claim is FALSE!

Screenshot of the claim attributed to T.Y Danjuma; INSERT False verdict
Screenshot of the claim attributed to T.Y. Danjuma; INSERT False verdict

The post, which was labelled as “Breaking News,” suggested that Danjuma made divisive remarks about ethnic groups in Nigeria. However, a keyword search across credible news platforms revealed that no reputable media outlet reported any such statement attributed to the retired general.

Further checks on Danjuma’s verified online presence found only a Facebook page managed by a parody account, with no record of such comments.

When The FactCheckHub reviewed his most recent public appearance, it was during his turbaning ceremony as the Gang Paan Ganye by the Gangwari Ganye, HRH Alhaji Adamu Sanda, in June 2025. At the event, Danjuma only spoke about his health and aging, saying: “Time is running out for me rapidly, as you can see. I’m a sick old man,”
as quoted by The Guardian.

READ ALSO: Charly Boy shares old video of warehouse looting amid ‘End Bad Governance’ protests

A search also showed that there is no record or footage of him making any ethnic-related remarks as alleged in the viral post, as such would be widely shared across social media channels.

When our researcher reached out to Charly Boy to know his source of the statement, he did not respond as at the time of filing this report.

THE VERDICT

The quote in circulation attributed to Danjuma praising the Igbo while criticising other ethnic groups is FALSE.

Video does NOT show ISWAP in Kogi State

Fatimah Quadri
-
0
Video does NOT show ISWAP in Kogi State

A claim that a video shows the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) has expanded its operations into Kogi State, which shares a border with Anambra is circulating online. 

The claim was made on X by a user, @CitizensObs, in a post containing a nearly one-minute video. In the footage, camouflaged armoured tanks and ammunition were seen parked with men standing nearby, while voices speaking what sounded like Fulfulde could be heard in the background.

The video had a caption alongside that read;

ISWAP has now entered Kogi State, which shares a border with Anambra. Meanwhile, ofeke like Obinna Aligwekwe and Ambrose Nwaogwugwu are online offering Tinubu advice on how best to secure a conviction against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Look at the future and tell me if something is not wrong with our people?

READ MORE: X user shares old images of new buses in Burkina Faso as recent

Since its inception on Wednesday, October 22, it has garnered over 70,000 views, 511 likes, and 503 reposts.

CLAIM

Video shows ISWAP in Kogi State.

THE FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub indicate the claim is MISLEADING!

Screenshot of the claim; Video shows ISWAP in Kogi; INSERT Misleading verdict
Screenshot of the claim; Video shows ISWAP in Kogi; INSERT Misleading verdict

When screenshots from the video were subjected to a Google Lens search, the results showed several previous appearances of the footage as well as related media reports.

According to the reports, on August 8, 2024, terrorists affiliated with Jama’at Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda–linked group, ambushed and attacked military personnel in southeastern Burkina Faso. During the attack, the terrorists reportedly killed more than 100 soldiers and seized several armoured vehicles.

READ ALSO: Serbian protest video falsely associated with pro-Traoré rally in Burkina Faso

In a separate development, Nigerian media outlets reported that the State Security Service (SSS) had raised an alarm about a possible terrorist attack targeting communities in Ondo and Kogi states, allegedly planned by the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP).

THE VERDICT

The claim that the video shows ISWAP occupying Kogi state is misleading; the video is from over a year ago, which shows JNIM terrorists at Burkina Faso.

Old report on female kidnapper’s arrest resurfaces online

Fatimah Quadri
-
0
Old report on female kidnapper’s arrest resurfaces online

A claim that a lady has been arrested for picking up a ransom meant for kidnappers has surfaced online.

The claim was posted by an X user, @Abu_Jawaadd, with a photo showing a woman identified as Janet Igohia holding several bundles of cash, claiming she was a kidnapper arrested in Taraba State while attempting to collect ransom.

The post had a caption alongside that read: 

A female Christian kidnapper was arrested while trying to pick up ransom in Taraba State. Her name is Janet Igohia.

READ ALSO: Foreign actors misuse picture of murdered muslim villagers to depict christian massacre in Nigeria

As of the time of filing this report, the post has garnered one million views, 3,280 likes, and 1,400 reposts.

CLAIM

Image shows a female Christian kidnapper arrested.

THE FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is MISLEADING!

Screenshot of the claim; Insert MISLEADING Verdict
Screenshot of the claim; Insert MISLEADING Verdict

A Google Reverse Image Search was conducted on the photo, which revealed multiple reports and posts linking the incident to 2024.

A Vanguard report published on February 8, 2024, stated that the woman was arrested by troops of the 93 Battalion, 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Jalingo, Taraba State, while attempting to collect ransom.

The report identified her as Janet Igohia and noted that she was apprehended after receiving ₦1.5 million.

Similarly, a report by TVC News described Janet, 31, as the wife of Voryor Gata, a notorious criminal and former second-in-command to the late Gana Terwase. Voryor was said to have led a violent extremist group operating in southern Taraba.

This was also corroborated by other media organisations such as Premium Times and The Punch.

READ ALSO: Did Israel propose a bill to criminalize Christian gospel recently?

However, none of the reports made any reference to Janet Igohia’s religion or religious affiliation.

THE VERDICT

The claim that the image shows a female Christian kidnapper being arrested is misleading;  the arrest was made over a year ago, and her religious affiliation was not mentioned in the reports.

Regina Daniels did not post ‘domestic violence na for poor man’ –  viral screenshot is doctored

Fatimah Quadri
-
0
Regina Daniels did not post ‘domestic violence na for poor man’ –  viral screenshot is doctored

A viral post claiming that Nollywood actress Regina Daniels shared a cryptic message on Instagram on domestic violence has surfaced online.

The claim  was posted by a Facebook user, Uloma Opurum, who shared a screenshot allegedly showing a post from Regina Daniels’ verified Instagram account.

The supposed Instagram post featured a photo of the actress with a cryptic caption written in pidgin: “Domestic violence na for poor man, beating na skincare for this side.”

READ ALSO : Viral post claiming Ned Nwoko reconciled 2Baba, Annie Idibia is MISLEADING

The caption on the Facebook post read: “This makes sense now.”

The Facebook post was published on Saturday, October 18, shortly after reports circulated that the actress had allegedly accused her husband, Ned Nwoko, of assault.

Since it was shared, the post has garnered over 5,000 reactions and 638 comments, sparking widespread discussion across social media.

On Saturday October 18, Regina Daniels in a disturbing and chaotic video clip had stated that she was tired and could no longer stand the treatment from her husband.

CLAIM

Screenshot shows Regina Daniels made a post with caption “Domestic violence na for poor man, beating na skincare for this side.”

THE FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is MISLEADING!

Screenshot of the claim; insert MISLEADING verdict
Screenshot of the claim; insert MISLEADING verdict

A check across her Instagram page showed that the post, which was originally made on October 4 2025, was a video post and the caption read:

Na only the cloth I like but make una try listen to the lyrics e be like say e day pass message o Abi na my ear ??

Translated to English: It’s only the outfit I like, but you guys should try listening to the lyrics, it sounds like it’s passing a message, or is it just me?

Referring to the audio that accompanied her post.

Further checks confirm that the viral screenshot was doctored, as the image used was taken from her video post, but the caption was digitally altered.

Screenshot of the actual post from Regina Daniels Instagram
Screenshot of the actual post from Regina Daniels Instagram

READ ALSO: Why you should not trust every screenshot

THE VERDICT

The claim that Regina Daniels hinted at domestic violence is false; the screenshot in circulation is manipulated

The claim that Regina Daniels hinted at being a victim of domestic violence through the quoted caption is false and MISLEADING. The viral screenshot was manipulated, and the original post contained a completely different caption unrelated to the claim.

1...242526...173Page 25 of 173