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Old Adelabu interview fuels APC rejection claim

Elections Nurudeen Akewushola -
A video showing former minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu, criticising the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and urging Nigerians, particularly residents of Oyo State,...

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...

Tinubu’s aide spreads false claim about rescue of Oyo abducted pupils, teachers

Security Zainab ABDULRASAQ -
THE Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua, has claimed that a joint security operation led to the rescue of...

EXPLAINER: What are the requirements, procedures for creating new states in Nigeria?

Insights Bankole Abe -
THE House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review on Thursday, February 6, proposed the creation of 31 additional states across Nigeria. If approved, it would...

Claims of mass kidnapping in Oyo, state of emergency in South West are FALSE

Security Nurudeen Akewushola -
AN X user, @Voiceofigbos, has claimed that 50 people, including five Nigerian soldiers, have been kidnapped by gunmen in Oyo State, and as a...

No! Makinde is not the first governor to break second term jinx in Oyo State

Politics Nurudeen Akewushola -
An Arise TV journalist, Reuben Abati, has claimed that Seyi Makinde is 'the only Governor to have broken the jinx of a second term...

False claim circulates that Oyo State government is recruiting medical personnel, charges N2,500 for application form

Government Policy Opeyemi Kehinde -
A claim circulating widely in WhatsApp groups says the Oyo State government is currently recruiting medical personnel and has asked each prospective applicant to...

Old Edo video resurfaces online amidst Hausa, Yoruba clash in Oyo state

General Olugbenga ADANIKIN -
A video has been shared multiple times on social media alongside a claim that it shows a gruesome attack on Nigeria's northern community in...

How genuine are pictures of burnt houses in Igangan, Oyo State?  

Security Olugbenga ADANIKIN -
ON January 23, 2021 several images depicting the charred remains of  burnt buildings were circulated online. The buildings were said to belong to the...

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