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Tinubu’s quote misrepresented as reaction to Wike-Yerima confrontation

General Nurudeen Akewushola -
A quote attributed to President Bola Tinubu has been misrepresented online to suggest that it reflects the presidency’s position on the recent clash between...

Video of Tinubu praising Wike not related to FCT Minister–Naval officer clash

Politics Nurudeen Akewushola -
A video circulating on social media claims to show President Bola Tinubu responding to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s recent clash with a Nigerian Navy...

Kwankwaso did NOT delete X post reacting to Trump’s comment

General Fatimah Quadri -
A claim has circulated online alleging that former Kano State governor and NNPP presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, deleted his X post responding to Donald...

 Video does not show Tinubu’s response to Trump’s military action threat

General Nurudeen Akewushola -
A video circulating on social media falsely claims to show Nigerian President Bola Tinubu responding to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to...

No, Nigerian army did not recycle old rescue photos

Security Fatimah Quadri -
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...

Cambodia uncovers 2,810 fake news cases in nine months

News Nurudeen Akewushola -
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...

No hidden airport for cocaine smuggling in Argungu, Kebbi State

General Fatimah Quadri -
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...

No, image does not show ABU hostel

General Nurudeen Akewushola -
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...

Video does not show Boko Haram taking over military barracks

Security Fatimah Quadri -
A video claiming to show Boko Haram taking over several Nigerian military barracks and celebrating their victory has surfaced online. The claim was shared on...

No, Amupitan was not part of Tinubu’s 2023 election legal team

Politics Nurudeen Akewushola -
FOLLOWING President Bola Tinubu's nomination of Joash Amupitan as the new chairman of the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC), several social media users alleged...
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