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Did Ooni of Ife secure the release of Baba Ijesha from prison? A verified X user, @AsakyGRN, has posted a video showing Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly called Baba Ijesha, kneeling in front of the Ọò̩ni of Ifẹ̀, Ọọ̀ni Adéyẹyẹ̀ Ẹni-ìtàn Babátúndé Ògún...

#FACTCHECK: The claim that the video shows Baba Ijesha after his release from prison is FALSE; the Nigerian Correctional Service confirms that the Nollywood actor is still serving his sentence and has not yet completed his jail term, which began in 2024.
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Misinformation worsening climate crisis - Report Rampant misinformation is worsening climate crisis and pushing the world closer to catastrophe, a new report by the International Panel on Information Environment (IPIE) has revealed.

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AFP, Aos Fatos, others win IFCN’s GlobalFact 12 awards FACT-CHECKERS from around the world have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to truth and accountability in 2024 - 2025.

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Old report of deceased police deputy commissioner resurfaces online A Facebook account, Peter Obi for President PFP, has claimed that a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Guri, died inside his office in Abuja recently.

#FACTCHECK: The claim that the Nigerian police Deputy Commissioner, Muhammad Guri recently died in his office in Abuja is MISLEADING. Guri died in June 2024, not 2025, and the photo used in the Facebook post does not depict him either.

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Video does not show Islamists' attack on Christian community on Eid day in Nigeria A video showing some people scampering for safety has surfaced online with a claim that it shows an Islamic group's invasion of a Nigerian community where residents were killed and used as sacrifice o...

A video showing some people scampering for safety has surfaced online with a claim that it shows an Islamic group’s invasion of a Nigerian community where residents were killed and used as sacrifice on the day of Eid-el Kabir.

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Did Alex Otti ban EFCC officials from operating in Abia? A claim that Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has banned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from operating in the state has surfaced online.

#FACTCHECK: The claim that Alex Otti has banned the EFCC from operating in Abia State is FALSE; as federal agencies are not subject to the control of the state governments

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Disinformation, misinformation top list of challenges facing journalists in 2025 More than a third of journalists identified disinformation and misinformation as the most serious issues affecting journalism today, according to Muck Rack’s newly released State of Journalism report.

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Old photo of Russian submarine falsely shared as recent sighting near London An image showing a Russian submarine alongside a photo of President Vladimir Putin has circulated online with a claim that it was recently spotted near London, United Kingdom.

#FACTCHECK: The claim that the image shows a recent sighting of a Russian nuclear submarine near London is MISLEADING. The image has been online since 2020, while it was sighted near Scotland in June 2024.
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No! BlackBerry has not launched a new phone A claim that Blackberry has made a comeback with a new phone model has surfaced on social media, especially X (formerly Twitter).

#FACTCHECK: The claim that BlackBerry has launched a new phone model is FALSE; the image is digitally manipulated and the company now focuses on providing secure communication solutions for businesses, governments, and automobile industry.
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No, this is not N’Golo Kanté with his wife, child An image showing a French footballer, Ngolo Kante and a woman holding a child has surfaced online with a claim that it shows Kante with his wife and child.

#FACTCHECK: The claim that the image shows French footballer, Ngolo Kante, with his wife and children is MISLEADING; the image showed Kante with his relatives when he visited Mali in March 2025.
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#FACTCHECK: The claim that Obasa said in the video that anybody chosen by the All Progressives Congress (APC), even if he’s a criminal, should be voted for is MISLEADING; Obasa’s statement was taken out of context.
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Video does not show Islamists' attack on Christian community on Eid day in Nigeria A video showing some people scampering for safety has surfaced online with a claim that it shows an Islamic group's invasion of a Nigerian community where residents were killed and used as sacrifice o...

#FACTCHECK: The claim that the video shows an Islamist group killing Christians on Eid-el-Kabir is MISLEADING. The incident occurred on June 4, 2025 — two days before the Sallah celebration. factcheckhub.com/video-does-n...

#FACTCHECK: The claim that the image showed a man arrested in Abuja for selling vultures as chickens is MISLEADING; the incident took place in Uganda and the birds in the image were storks, not vultures.
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#FACTCHECK: The claim that Abuja has been named Africa’s most beautiful city in 2025 by BBC is FALSE; the
BBCAfrica debunked the claim.

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Claim that video shows bandits receiving arms supply is MISLEADING A viral video alongside a claim that bandits have received arms supply and new hunting tools from an helicopter has circulated online.

#FACTCHECK: The claim that the video shows bandits getting arms supply is MISLEADING; the footage is from a joint security operation involving the Nigeria Police Force in Kogi State.
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#FACTCHECK: The claim that the images show a recent attack on Enugu communities is MISLEADING, as findings from multiple sources show that the images depict an attack by suspected herdsmen in Ebonyi State.

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#FACTCHECK: The claim that nobody was arrested over Owo church killing is FALSE; at least, six suspects were arrested by the Nigerian security agents in connection to the attack, according to credible media reports.

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The claim that Delta state is the cheapest Nigerian state to live in is FALSE; recent data from the NBS show that Delta State did not rank among the states with the lowest headline or food inflation rates, as other states had lower headline.
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#FACTCHECK: The claim that the video shows Atiku Abubakar dancing at a Wizkid concert is MISLEADING; the man in the video is a completely different person while the Wizkid concert was held in July 2023 and not recently.
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#FACTCHECK: The claim that Mexico, India and Nigeria are countries with the most kidnappings in the world is FALSE; data show that Turkey, Lebanon and Kuwait are the top three countries with the most kidnappings in the world as of 2024.
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No, Pfizer did not release list of its COVID-19 vaccine side effects in 2025 A viral claim that Pfizer recently released a list showing over 40 side effects of its COVID-19 vaccine is making rounds online.

#FACTCHECK: The claim that Pfizer releases new list of its COVID-19 vaccine side effects in 2025 is FALSE; Pfizer’s 2021 document only recorded reported adverse events during the early phase of the vaccine’s emergency use—not confirmed side effects.

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EXPLAINER: What to know about third-party vehicle insurance, police enforcement in Nigeria Despite many motorists expressing concerns about poor awareness campaigns, the Nigerian Police Force across the Federation has announced the commencement and enforcement of the mandatory minimum of Th...

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Doctored image of Sultan of Sokoto wearing charm garment circulates online An X user, @MilesHopkins15, has shared an image depicting the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, wearing a traditional charm garment.

#FACTCHECK: The image showing the Sultan of Sokoto wearing a charm garment is MISLEADING; the image has been doctored.

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False claim portraying Tems as Ghanaian circulates online AN X user, @BenopaOnyx1, has posted an image of Tems alongside a claim that the recent Grammy awardee is a Ghanaian musician.

#FACTCHECK: The claim that Tems’ real name is Twumasi Efia Mirekuwaa Sintim, adding that she’s a Ghanaian is FALSE. The singer’s name is Temilade Openiyi and she is also a Nigerian.
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Again, Buhari makes false claims about Nigeria's economy, security during his presidency Former President Muhammadu Buhari has once again said security and economy improved significantly in Nigeria during his eight-year tenure.

#FACTCHECK: The claim that Nigeria’s economy improved under Muhammadu Buhari administration is FALSE; data show that most of the nation’s economic indices worsened under his administration.
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What happens if you “get rid” of fact-checking? Joel Kaplan, Zuckerberg’s second in command at Meta, has recently said that community notes will launch “elsewhere” in 2026, including the EU.

What happens if you “get rid” of fact-checking?

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Nigerian govt makes false claim about student loan disbursement President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Nigerian government has claimed that over N104 billion had been disbursed to 600 student-beneficiaries under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).

#FACTCHECK: The claim that the Nigerian government disbursed over N104 billion to 600 student-beneficiaries under NELFUND is FALSE. Official data from the agency confirms that only N32.8 billion had been disbursed as of February 3, 2025.

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Old image of kidnappers' den busted in 2021 resurfaces online AN X user, @BolanleCole, has posted an image showing a shady room alongside a claim that it shows a kidnappers' den meant for money ritual recently discovered in Isi-Agu, Anambra State.

#FACTCHECK: The claim that the image shows a kidnappers’ den recently found in Anambra State is MISLEADING; the image has been online since 2021.
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