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

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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’

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Buhari’s death, Trump’s inauguration… how misinformation shaped events in 2025

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THE year 2025 was marked by misinformation involving Nigerian public figures, international events, and high-profile incidents across politics, economics, and social issues. As social media...
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