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Photo does not show vehicles seized from Bello Matawalle

A photo showing some vehicles buried underground has surfaced online with a claim that they were seized from Bello Matawalle, a former Governor of...

Photos do not show gunmen attack in Plateau state

A photo collage showing the interior of a church and a floor stained with blood has circulated online with a claim that it shows...

Nigerian police spokesman makes misleading claim about firearms recovered in Anambra

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...

Viral image showing ‘ongoing construction of skyscraper in Ebonyi’ is MISLEADING!

On December 4, 2023, a Facebook user named Nweke Makojo Global claimed that there's an ongoing construction of a skyscraper in Onueke, Ebonyi state,...

8 ways to identify AI-generated images online 

In March 2023, a claim that the former U.S. president, Donald Trump, had been arrested surfaced online. The images shared alongside the claim show...

Viral image is that of Nansha bridge in China, not related to Nigeria

AN image of a suspension bridge with link roads underpass has been circulating on social media with multiple claims that it is a popular...

Viral images do not show Akeredolu on Aiyetoro beach in Ondo State

A Twitter user, Dr. Abiola Oshodi, with the username: @AbiolaOshodi, has shared four images of Rotimi Akeredolu, the Ondo state governor, on a beach...

#NigeriaDecides2023: 10 disinformation trends in election season

By Allwell Okpi   Nigeria’s 2023 elections are only weeks away. Voters are set to pick a president and members of the national assembly on 25...

Viral image of dilapidated building is NOT Grade 1 Area Court, Kabusa

AN IMAGE of a dilapidated building is being circulated across different social media platforms as the Grade 1 Area Court in Kabusa, Federal Capital...

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ICIR seeks applications for countering AI-enhanced misinformation in Nigeria project

THE International Centre for Investigative Reporting (The ICIR) welcomes...

No, EFCC did not raid Bello El-Rufai’s residence

A claim that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...

Top misinformation that dominated the media in 2024

IN recent months, Nigeria's social media space has experienced...

Claim that Kogi is the poorest Nigerian state is FALSE!

A claim that Kogi is the poorest state in...

Video of razed properties allegedly by soldiers in Imo State is NOT recent

A video showing burnt structures near an expressway has...

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ICIR seeks applications for countering AI-enhanced misinformation in Nigeria project

THE International Centre for Investigative Reporting (The ICIR) welcomes...

No, EFCC did not raid Bello El-Rufai’s residence

A claim that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...

Top misinformation that dominated the media in 2024

IN recent months, Nigeria's social media space has experienced...

Claim that Kogi is the poorest Nigerian state is FALSE!

A claim that Kogi is the poorest state in...

Video of razed properties allegedly by soldiers in Imo State is NOT recent

A video showing burnt structures near an expressway has...