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False! FG not removing pockets from police officers uniform

Uncategorized Fatimah Quadri -
A claim is circulating online that the Federal Government has decided to remove pockets from police officers’ uniforms. The claim was posted on Facebook by...

Claim that video shows bandits receiving arms supply is MISLEADING

Security Fatimah Quadri -
A viral video alongside a claim that bandits and kidnappers have received arms supply and new hunting tools from an helicopter has circulated online. In the...

Police commit to press freedom, pledge to partner media against disinformation

News Nurudeen Akewushola -
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced plans to intensify efforts in tackling misinformation and disinformation in the country, recognizing their potential to incite...

#EndBadGovernance protest: X users share old photo of Nigeria’s police spox armed with machine gun

General Opeyemi Kehinde -
As the ongoing nationwide 'hunger' protest tagged 'End Bad Governance protest' in Nigeria entered its fourth day, a photo showing the spokesperson of the...

Claim that bandits ordered Nigerian churches to close down resurfaces online

Security Nurudeen Akewushola -
A video showing a former commissioner of Police in Zamfara State, Ayuba Elkana, confirming the receipt of a threat letter from suspected bandits, directing...

No! Video does not show kidnappers of Ekiti school pupils

Security Nurudeen Akewushola -
A video showing some wounded men being forced to enter the back of a Hilux vehicle has surfaced online with a claim that it...

Nigerian police spokesman makes misleading claim about firearms recovered in Anambra

Security Opeyemi Kehinde -
On December 19, 2023, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) spokesperson in Abuja, Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi shared images of firearms on X (fomerly Twitter), with a claim...

Video does NOT show unknown gunmen chasing policemen in Abuja

Security Nurudeen Akewushola -
A VIDEO showing crowd running after a police van has surfaced on social media alongside a claim that it shows unknown gunmen chasing away...

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THIRTEEN candidates, including the incumbent Governor, Ademola Adeleke of...
General

Video does not show Mary Habila’s father accusing David Umahi of threat

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A VIDEO circulating on social media claims to show...
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Peter Obi did not head Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission under Jonathan

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A VIRAL post on X (formerly Twitter) by user...
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No, Peter Obi did not ask Nigerian Army to reject salary increase until after 2027

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A claim that Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the...
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AI-generated image falsely depicts Simon Ekpa celebrating in court

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