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Is Nigeria the largest producer of cassava in the world?

Economy Niyi Oyedeji - March 4, 2021 0

KARIMA Babangida, the Director of Federal Ministry of Agriculture claimed that Nigeria is the highest producer of cassava. Babangida who was represented by Umar Mohamed,...

Vacancy circulating online for Umaru Musa Yar’adua University is FALSE

General Niyi Oyedeji - March 3, 2021 0

A post circulated on WhatsApp claimed that the Umaru Musa Yar’adua University is recruiting to fill various vacant positions. The post retrieved on February 28,...

Does a woman need the approval of a male relative before she can adopt a child in Nigeria?

Government Policy Olugbenga ADANIKIN - March 1, 2021 0

A tweet circulated online claims that in Nigeria a woman cannot adopt a child without getting a male relative to approve the adoption. The post...

Nigerian dailies share false claim on rescue of Zamfara schoolgirls

Security Olugbenga ADANIKIN - March 1, 2021 0

ON Sunday, February 28, 2021, at least two major Nigerian dailies claimed in separate reports that 317 students from the Government Girls Secondary School,...

How to identify phishing scams and websites

Tutorials Niyi Oyedeji - February 26, 2021 0

Phishing scams are becoming a constant feature in misinformation that is shared online especially on messaging platforms. Phishing, a social engineering technique used in deception,...

Beware! ‘2021 Dangote Empowerment’ post in circulation is FALSE

General Olugbenga ADANIKIN - February 22, 2021 0

A post circulating on WhatsApp claims that the '2021 Dangote Empowerment' is ongoing and urged people to click a link to check their 'cash...

Viral photo of aircraft wreckage was from 2018 crash

General Niyi Oyedeji - February 22, 2021 0

A PICTURE of aircraft wreckage has been shared multiple times online with the claim that, it is the wreckage of a Nigerian government fighter...

Oyo crisis: Viral photo of man drenched in blood was NOT shot in 2021

Security Niyi Oyedeji - February 16, 2021 0

A PICTURE of a man drenched in blood has been shared multiple times online with the claim that it shows a scene from the...

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

General Olugbenga ADANIKIN - February 14, 2021 0

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...

False claim circulates online that NIMC has approved self NIN registration

General Niyi Oyedeji - February 10, 2021 0

A POST circulating on WhatsApp claims that the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has approved a website for online registration of National Identification Number...