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Pre-election LIVE-CHECK for Ekiti 2026 governorship election

Elections Nurudeen Akewushola -
AHEAD of the Ekiti State 2026 Governorship Election slated for Saturday, June 20, our team of journalists, researchers, fact-checkers, social media monitors, editors, and...

Fact-checking Tinubu’s Democracy Day speech

Politics Nurudeen Akewushola -
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu delivered a nationwide broadcast on Friday, June 12, as Nigeria marked Democracy Day in 2026. During the address, he highlighted his administration's...

Old video of unrest in Ebonyi reused to depict fresh Enugu attack

Security Nurudeen Akewushola -
AN X user, @AloyEjimakor, posted a video claiming it shows a recent attack by terrorists in Ishiagu and Awgu communities in Nigeria’s South-East. He shared...

Video from Ethiopia falsely used to depict armed bandits in Nigeria

Security Nurudeen Akewushola -
A video circulating on social media claims to show armed bandits in Nigeria preparing for a fresh attack. The footage shows a large group of...

Video does not show Nigerian Army troops deployed to Borno in 2026

Security Nurudeen Akewushola -
AN X user, @Palermo_seun, posted a video showing a convoy of armoured vehicles, claiming the convoy consisted of 10,000 soldiers being deployed to Borno...

No, image does not show man sentenced to death for defending residents in Kaduna

Security Nurudeen Akewushola -
A viral image circulating on social media claims to show a man sentenced to death in Kaduna State for allegedly organising youths to protect...

No, video of men dragging police officer’s gun is not recent

General Nurudeen Akewushola -
A video circulating on social media claims to show a recent incident of police brutality involving two men dragging a firearm from a police...

Video of youths rejoicing after winning competition falsely used to depict Sokoto residents’ excitement over US military strike

General Nurudeen Akewushola -
A video showing a group of youths singing and celebrating on a dusty area has circulated online with claims that it depicts residents of...

Old footage from Côte d’Ivoire used to depict US Christmas military strike in Sokoto

General Nurudeen Akewushola -
A video circulating on social media falsely claims to show footage from a United States military strike carried out in Sokoto State, targeting terrorists...

No, Image does NOT show Christians taking up arms after Kwara Church attack

General Nurudeen Akewushola -
AN image showing a man holding an AK-47 rifle and a Bible beside a woman has surfaced online with a claim that Christians are...
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