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Tinubu’s quote misrepresented as reaction to Wike-Yerima confrontation

A quote attributed to President Bola Tinubu has been misrepresented online to suggest that it reflects the presidency’s position on the recent clash between...

Video of Tinubu praising Wike not related to FCT Minister–Naval officer clash

A video circulating on social media claims to show President Bola Tinubu responding to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s recent clash with a Nigerian Navy...

Misinformation trends during Anambra 2025 governorship election

THE 2025 Anambra governorship election, held on November 8, drew nationwide attention as residents of the state went to the polls to elect their...

Video from Ghana used to depict attack on church in Nigeria

A TikTok account, “wakawakaplanet”, has posted a video showing women wailing in front of a building engulfed in fire with a claim that it...

Kwankwaso did NOT delete X post reacting to Trump’s comment

A claim has circulated online alleging that former Kano State governor and NNPP presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, deleted his X post responding to Donald...

Trump did NOT revoke 80,000 Nigerian visas

A claim that Donald Trump has revoked 80,000 visas, all belonging to Nigerians, has surfaced online. The claim was made in an X post by...

Trump affirms plan to sue BBC for $1 Billion over edited speech

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, says he has the "obligation" to sue the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) over what he described...

How lack of coordination marred Nigeria’s reaction after Trump’s military action threat

SINCE President Donald Trump threatened to “invade Nigeria” over alleged persecution of Christians, the Nigerian government has struggled to mount a coherent response.  The government’s...

Post-election LIVE-CHECK for Anambra decides 2025

By Nigerian Fact-checkers’ Coalition. THE 2025 Anambra Governorship Election has come to a close, but the story is far from over. This LIVE update brings you...

Stay informed and avoid misinformation during Anambra 2025 governorship election

By Nigeria Fact-Checkers' Coalition Topic 1: #AnambraDecides2025: Four Things To Do After You Cast Your Vote As the Anambra Election continues, electorates are encouraged to remain...

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Old video of Fubara saying Rivers assembly members do not exist resurfaces online 

A video showing the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi...

Old video falsely presented as Tinubu’s 2026 new year address

A video circulating on social media falsely claims to...

Video does not show Osimhen reconciling with teammates after confrontation with Lookman

A video showing Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen heading...

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Old video of Fubara saying Rivers assembly members do not exist resurfaces online 

A video showing the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi...

Old video falsely presented as Tinubu’s 2026 new year address

A video circulating on social media falsely claims to...

Video does not show Osimhen reconciling with teammates after confrontation with Lookman

A video showing Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen heading...