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Has court sentenced Hamdiyya Sidi, who criticised Sokoto governor?

General Nurudeen Akewushola - April 11, 2025 0

A claim that a Sokoto magistrate court has sentenced 18-year-old activist, Hamdiyya Sidi, to 12 strokes of the cane or a two-year prison term,...

Is slavery the punishment for theft in Dubai?

Government Policy Nurudeen Akewushola - April 11, 2025 0

A claim that the penalty for stealing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is slavery has been circulated online. An X user, @BluebriarArts, made the post...

Photo of yam market set ablaze in Plateau is MISLEADING!

Business Nurudeen Akewushola - April 10, 2025 0

AN image showing piles of yams engulfed in flames has been circulated on X alongside a claim that it depicts a yam market allegedly...

Old video of Emir asking herders to exit Taraba resurfaces online

Security Nurudeen Akewushola - April 9, 2025 0

A video showing Abbas Tafida, the Emir of Muri kingdom in Taraba State, issuing a directive to herders to leave the state has resurfaced...

Fact-checking Peter Obi’s claims on Arise TV’s prime time show

General Fatimah Quadri, Nurudeen Akewushola and Abdullahi Muritala - April 8, 2025 0

THE Labour Party presidential candidate in Nigeria's 2023 election, Peter Obi, appeared on Arise Television's Prime Time on April 1, 2025, where he spoke...

Nigerian government debunks claims of Saudi visa ban

News Nanji Nandang Venley - April 8, 2025 0

NIGERIA's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed online rumours that the nation is among 14 countries banned from entering Saudi Arabia starting April 13,...

Video does NOT show Ondo residents fleeing their homes

Security Fatimah Quadri - April 6, 2025 0

A claim that Ondo state residents and indigenes are now leaving their homes en masse has surfaced on the internet. The claim, shared alongside a...

Global fact-checkers grapple with harassment, cyberattacks and financial instability – Report

News Nurudeen Akewushola - April 5, 2025 0

A new report by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has revealed that fact-checking organisations across the world are operating under increasing pressure, persistent harassment,...

Navigating information space: experts debate the role of community notes in fact-checking

News Fatimah Quadri - April 5, 2025 0

AS misinformation and disinformation continue to shape public discourse, experts on Friday gathered to discuss the role of community notes in combating false information. Hosted...