Daily Archives: Jul 17, 2025
Fact Guage:
General
Claim that Aisha Buhari said her husband died in 2017 resurfaces online
A claim that Aisha Buhari, widow of the late former president Muhammadu Buhari, said her husband had died since 2017 has surfaced online.
The claim...
Insights
A look at false claims that defined Buhari’s presidency
FORMER President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away at the age of 82.
The announcement was made on the afternoon...
Insights
Remembering Buhari’s repeated death rumours and ‘Jibril of Sudan’ conspiracy
THE former President Muhammadu Buhari died on Sunday after an illness in London. However, this is not the first time he has been rumoured...
General
AI-generated video falsely presented as Rihanna tribute to Diogo Jota
AÂ claim that Barbadian singer Robyn Rihanna Fenty, popularly known as Rihanna, released a music video as a tribute to Diogo Jota has gone viral...
General
Are these photos of university hostels in Ghana?
AN X user, @Millishield01, posted four pictures on the platform claiming they showed hostels at various universities in Ghana.
The caption of the post read:...
General
No, video does NOT show Nigerian Liverpool fans mourning Diogo Jota
A video showing a group of Liverpool supporters marching on a street has circulated online, accompanied by a claim that it shows fans in...
Security
Video claiming vigilante – herder clash in Benue is MISLEADING
A video claiming to depict an ongoing clash between local vigilantes and herdsmen in Benue State has surfaced online.
A Facebook page, Agozi Commedy, posted...
Politics
Old video of Atiku shared as comment on ADC presidential ticket
A video claiming to show former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressing confidence about securing the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)...
General
Viral video does not show Buhari’s burial
An X account, @UDBiafra1st, posted a video showing Northern dignitaries gathered at a funeral, claiming it showed the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The...
Business
Kaduna farmers wait endlessly as N10bn dairy project abandoned, govt unable to provide answers
By Cole Praise
Back in November 2023, a few months after Uba Sani, the Kaduna State governor, took an oath of office, top government officials...
