Daily Archives: Sep 20, 2026
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ArtificialIntelligence
Viral image of Tinubu, Sowore handshake is AI-generated
A viral image on social media purports to show human rights activist Omoyele Sowore shaking hands with Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu.
The image, which depicts...
Climate Change
News anchor makes false claim about commissioning status of Kugbo Bus Terminal
A News anchor, Vimbai Mutinhiri, has claimed that the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja has not been commissioned.
She said this on Thursday, April 9,...
Elections
No, video does not show crowd welcoming Malami in Kebbi
A viral video circulating on social media claims that the Malami is seen celebrated by a massive crowd in Birnin Kebbi following his release...
ArtificialIntelligence
Viral video of armoured vehicle at INEC headquarters is AI-generated
A video circulating on social media claims to show a two-turret armoured vehicle and other military trucks moving toward the headquarters of the Independent...
News
Video does not show Haifa Power Plant destroyed by Iranian ballistic missile
An X user, @AAliBaltistani, shared a video circulating on the platform claiming it shows an Iranian ballistic missile striking a power plant in Haifa,...
Business
No, Dangote Cement truck was not used to convey bandits to Ondo
A video circulating on WhatsApp claims that a Cement truck owned by Dangote Group was intercepted in Akure, Ondo State, for allegedly transporting bandits.Â
The...
General
No, Donald Trump didn’t congratulate Morocco for winning AFCON 2025
A viral post circulating on social media claims that the U.S. President, Donald Trump, congratulated Morocco for being crowned the champions of the 2025...
Security
Viral screenshot of Trump reacting to Maiduguri attack doctored
AN X user, @ioccupyNigeria, has shared a screenshot claiming it shows a comment by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, reacting to...
Business
Viral video exaggerates value of gold in sim cards
A video circulating on social media platforms by a Chinese refiner known as The Alchemist (Qiao) is being marketed as a gold rush.
The video...
General
Viral sponsored post falsely claims Buhari endorsed fraudulent trading platform
A viral sponsored post and article circulating on social media claim that former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari revealed a wealth loophole and endorsed a...
