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Video does not show MC confronting Seyi Tinubu over Nigeria’s security situation

Politics Nurudeen Akewushola -
A video circulating on social media claims to show a master of ceremonies (MC) publicly confronting and embarrassing Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola...

Video from Mali used to depict attack on Oyo community

Security Nurudeen Akewushola -
AN X account, @SM_Cee, posted a video showing vehicles moving through a group of armed men on motorbikes standing on a street. The poster claims...

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...

Presidency goofs, falsely accuses VDM over doctored ‘Tinubu audio’

ArtificialIntelligence Nurudeen Akewushola -
FINDINGS have shown that the Presidency goofed after threatening social media commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over a manipulated audio clip...

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...

Ministry of Information ignores fight against misinformation in 2026 Budget

Insights Nurudeen Akewushola -
THE Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation did not allocate any funds to enlighten the public on the danger of fake news in...

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...
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