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GRV, other prominent Twitter accounts share misleading video about Niger coup

General Nurudeen Akewushola - August 8, 2023

FOLLOWING the Nigerian government's planned intervention to stop the military coup in Niger Republic, some influential Twitter accounts have tweeted a video purportedly showing...

DUBAWA’s report on ‘Baba Aisha herbal medicine’ wins at Global Fact 10

News Faith Abeka - June 30, 2023

Dubawa has emerged winner of the highest impact fact-check at the Global Fact 10 awards held in Seoul, South Korea on Friday. Announcing the winners...

No, Video does not show Sweden’s sex competition broadcast on DSTV

General Nurudeen Akewushola - June 8, 2023

A claim that the rumoured sex competition has commenced in Sweden and can be viewed on Channel 206 on the Digital Satellite Television (DSTV)...

Photo does not show Remi Tinubu presiding over meeting in lieu of President Tinubu

Politics Nurudeen Akewushola - June 8, 2023

On June 6, 2023, a Twitter user, @PO_GrassRootM tweeted a photo of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, with a claim that the image shows...

Factual information necessary in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy – US Consulate

News Fatimah Quadri - June 4, 2023

THE United States Consulate in Lagos has emphasized the importance of factual information in strengthening Nigeria's democracy and public institutions. This call was made by...

No, Tinubu has not reduced corps members’ allowance

General Nurudeen Akewushola - June 1, 2023

MULTIPLE digitally generated graphics have been circulated online with a claim that the recently inaugurated Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has announced a reduction...

Fact-checked: A look at some of Buhari’s claims during his 8 years reign as Nigeria’s president

Insights Nurudeen Akewushola - May 23, 2023

AS Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure ends on May 29, 2023, it is worth noting that during his eight years tenure as Nigeria’s president, he frequently...

Five false claims made by Atiku in the last two years

Insights Nurudeen Akewushola - August 24, 2022

DURING election seasons, Nigerian politicians often make several claims about critical issues, especially on economy and governance, in a bid to convince the citizens...

TRUE, this photo shows dilapidated school building around Gboyega Oyetola’s polling unit

Elections Nurudeen Akewushola - July 16, 2022

A PHOTO showing a building around the polling unit of the incumbent Governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola has surfaced online with a claim...

Avoiding false and misleading information

Tutorials Olugbenga ADANIKIN - November 30, 2021

The advancement in technology and access to the internet over time has aided in amplifying misinformation. The tools and means for disseminating information are...

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No, Justice Haruna Tsammani did not go blind after eye surgery in London

Daily Trust’s infographic on Nigeria’s top 20 universities is misleading

No, video does not show recent flood disaster in Lagos

Viral video does not show Ogun deputy governor, commissioners prostrating for Dapo Abiodun

No, security operatives did not arrest pastor for supplying logistics to bandits in Oyo