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Again, Buhari makes false claims about Nigeria’s economy, security during his presidency

Economy Nurudeen Akewushola -
FORMER Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, has once again claimed that security and economy improved significantly in Nigeria during his eight-year democratic presidency. He said this...

Video of people looting buried chickens is NOT recent

General Salako EMMANUEL -
An X user, @obongattahikang, has posted a video showing a throng of people holding sacks and shovels to unearth buried frozen chickens from a...

Old video of youths protesting at Emir of Ilorin’s palace circulates online

Economy Opeyemi Kehinde -
By Yunusa Umar   A video showing hundreds of youths chanting multiple songs at the Emir of Ilorin's palace has surfaced online with a claim that...

No! Photos do not show Borno lawmaker sharing shoe kits to youths

General Nurudeen Akewushola -
A photo collage showing some young men in similar polo shirts and shoe-shining kits have resurfaced online with a claim that a Nigerian lawmaker...

Fact-checking claims in Buhari’s presidential farewell speech to Nigerians

Politics Nurudeen Akewushola -
THE immediate-past president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, on May 28 delivered his farewell speech in a televised broadcast to Nigerians prior to his handing...

2023 election: Fact-checking 12 claims made by Kwankwaso at Chatham House

Elections Nurudeen Akewushola -
THE presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 made several claims on Nigeria's current...

Claim that Obi said he pulled 439 million people out of poverty is FALSE

Economy Nurudeen Akewushola -
A viral video has surfaced online alongside a claim that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, said he pulled 439 million...

How true are viral claims on Nigeria’s unemployment rate, extreme poverty and debt profile?

Economy Niyi Oyedeji -
A viral post on Twitter claimed that Nigeria has 28% unemployment rate, 49% poverty rate and $89.5billion debt profile. The claims were made by a...

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How false claims, recycled videos clouded Oyo school abduction

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WHEN gunmen stormed communities along the Ahoro-Esiele/Yawota axis of...
Security

Video of armed fighters in forest is from Ethiopia, not Nigeria

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A VIDEO showing a heavily armed group of fighters...
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No, gunfight video shows robbery incident in DRC, not Nigeria

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A DISTURBING video showing a heavy shootout and armed...
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Old video from protests over Mohbad’s death misrepresented as demonstration over Oyo abductions

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A VIRAL video circulating on social media claims to...