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CLAIM: FCTA Imposes Generator Noise Pollution Tax On Abuja Residents
CLAIM: FCTA Imposes Generator Noise Pollution Tax On Abuja Residents A page on X @TrendingEx has claimed that the Federal Capital Territory Authority, FCTA, now charges tax for generator noise pollution. The post, which had images of the notice and a man with his generator, was captioned “Just In: FCTA now charging Generator-Noise Pollution Tax […]
Pawpaw Leaves and Pineapple Peels: Can They Really Cure Typhoid?
Pawpaw Leaves and Pineapple Peels: Can They Really Cure Typhoid? In late July 2025, a post on X (formerly Twitter) sparked renewed debate over traditional remedies for serious illnesses. User @HerbalistChief claimed that a tea made from pawpaw (papaya) leaves and pineapple peels could cure typhoid fever. The post, accompanied by images of the leaves […]
Is A Cure For Sickle Cell Disorder Now Available At The Lagos University Teaching Hospital?
Is A Cure For Sickle Cell Disorder Now Available At The Lagos University Teaching Hospital? On December 10, 2025, an X user claimed that the cure to sickle cell disorder is located at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, which is overseen by the sickle cell foundation in Nigeria. The post is captioned “The cure […]
What Meta’s New AI-Feature Means For User Privacy
What Meta’s New AI-Feature Means For User Privacy There have been circulating claims that Meta, the parent company for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger and Threads will “start reading your DMs from December 16, 2025.” have sparked concerns about user privacy. What Meta Actually Announced Meta said that starting from December 16, 2025, it will begin […]
Fact Checking Tinubu’s Claims About Education Sector In 2025 Independence Day Speech
Fact Checking Tinubu’s Claims About Education Sector In 2025 Independence Day Speech Umoh Umoh On October 1, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave an Independence Day speech to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebration. In the president’s speech, he made claims about ‘the number of secondary schools and tertiary institutions’ prior to the country’s independence […]
Japan Cooperates With European, Arabian And African Partners To Recognise Palestine
Japan Cooperates With European, Arabian And African Partners To Recognise Palestine On September 20, 2025 an X user @rkmtimes, claimed that Japan has agreed to support international laws, ICJ and United Nation and European, Arabian and African partners to recognise Palestine or Release first aid package. The post had an image of Israeli Prime Minister, […]
Did Zambia’s President Vow To Replace Churches With Industries?
Did Zambia’s President Vow To Replace Churches With Industries? On September 21, 2025, an X user @zoomafrika1 claimed that Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema said he will replace churches with industries. The post had a 44-second video of President Hichilema giving a speech calling on churches to join the food production sector of the country, with […]
Is Russia The Only Country With A Cancer Vaccine?
Is Russia The Only Country With A Cancer Vaccine? On September, 14 2025, an X user @Vladimir Putin News claimed that Russia is the only country with a cancer vaccine. The post had an image of a Vaccine bottle labelled Cancer Vaccine, made in Russia with the caption, “Russia is the only country in the […]
Has Burkina Faso Removed Visa Restrictions for All Africans?
Has Burkina Faso Removed Visa Restrictions for All Africans? On September 12, 2025, a Facebook user, NewsflashNaijaChronicles made a claim that President Traoré declared that all African passport holders can now enter Burkina Faso without a visa. The post had an image of Burkina Faso President Ibrahin Traoré with the caption: “BREAKING: Burkina Faso President […]
CLAIM: DRC Receives $5 Million Loan Linked To Hormonal IUD From The Gates Foundation
CLAIM: DRC Receives $5 Million Loan Linked To Hormonal IUD From The Gates Foundation Kingsley Okon On September 4, 2025, an X user Joe_Bassey claimed that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s hormonal IUD, previously rejected by Namibia, Burkina Faso, and Mali, has been accepted by the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, and reportedly tied […]
Are Banned Anti-Malarial Drugs Being Sold In Nigeria?
Are Banned Anti-Malarial Drugs Being Sold In Nigeria? On September 1, 2025, a video was posted on X with the claim that anti-malarial medicine is banned across European Union countries, but still sold in Nigeria. The 4 minutes, 9 seconds video listed about 42 antimalarial brands with the caption, “Anti-malaria drugs banned in the EU, […]
Does Baby Nathania Have A Rare Skin Disease As Claimed In A Circulating Facebook Post?
Does Baby Nathania Have A Rare Skin Disease As Claimed In A Circulating Facebook Post? On June 11, 2025, a popular Facebook page, Jesus Daily with over 33 million likes and 31 million followers share a post with a video claiming that a child named Baby Nathania suffers from Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a rare genetic […]
CLAIM: Proman Capsule Can Completely Cure Prostatitis, Solve All Men’s Health Problems And Increase Longevity
CLAIM: Proman Capsule Can Completely Cure Prostatitis, Solve All Men’s Health Problems And Increase Longevity A blog post published on August 21, 2025 claimed that Proman Capsule can completely cure prostatitis and solve all men’s health problems. This post also claimed that the capsule cures erectile dysfunction and urinary issues, while increasing longevity. VERIFICATION According […]
Drinking Boiled Tea Mixture Of Bitter kola And Onions Cure Piles
Drinking Boiled Tea Mixture Of Bitter kola And Onions Cure Piles A TikTok user claimed that drinking tea made from boiling a mixture of bitterkola with onions will lead to a complete healing from pile. The video which was posted on January 14, 2025 is captioned “natural remedies for pile #pile #stdinfections #quickejuaclation”. When this […]
Can Camel’s Tear Neutralise Snake Venom?
Can Camel’s Tear Neutralise Snake Venom? A claim posted on July 19, 2025 on TikTok says that a drop of tear from a camel can neutralise the venom of 26 deadly snakes. The 8 seconds video which has a footage of a camel and its tears dropping with tiny pictures of snakes inside the tears, […]
Tackling The Spread of Health Misinformation On Social Media
Tackling The Spread of Health Misinformation On Social Media Accurate health information is important as people rely on such information to make decisions about their well-being, such as whether to see a doctor, take medication, or change their diet. This helps people detect ailment early, go for proper medical consultation and treatment, and work towards […]
The Trust Trap: How Nigerian Influencers Are Powering Disinformation
The Trust Trap: How Nigerian Influencers Are Powering Disinformation In May 20225, news broke that thousands of Nigerians had fallen victim to a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme known as CryptoBridge Exchange, or CBEX. The reported losses surpassed a trillion naira. CBEX was said to have appeared legitimate on the surface, giving an illusion of credibility to […]
Does Having Doggy Style Sex Once A Month Strengthen A Woman’s Spine For Healthy Delivery?
Does Having Doggy Style Sex Once A Month Strengthen A Woman’s Spine For Healthy Delivery? On July 3, 2025, a TikTok user j_st_blanket claimed that having doggie sex style once in a month strengthens a woman’s spine for healthy delivery. The post featured an image of a man dressed as a medical professional, with the […]
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Our Verification Process 1. Claim Identification Our team constantly scans the information ecosystem — from social media to traditional media platforms — for viral, controversial, or potentially harmful claims. We also welcome suugestions from the public and partners. A claim is selected for verification based on: Its relevance and potential impact on public discourse or […]
CLAIM: China Has Found The Cure For Diabetes And The U.S. Is Unhappy About It
On July 5, 2025, an X user claimed that China has found the cure for diabetes and that the United States is not happy about it. This claim was posted with a cover template design from TechTimes containing Trump’s picture and blood glucose meter with the words, “CHINA MAY HAVE FOUND THE CURE FOR DIABETES […]
Does Touching A Woman’s Breast Improve Blood And Lymphatic Circulation?
Does Touching A Woman’s Breast Improve Blood And Lymphatic Circulation? A TikTok post claims that touching the breast of a female aids in blood and lymphatic circulation. The 10 seconds video which shows a dancing young man dressed in a laboratory coat was posted on July 1, 2025 with the inscription, “Titty Tuesday Touching Female […]
Are Rubber-like Clots Causing Heart Attacks and Sudden Deaths In Individuals Who Took The COVID-19 Vaccine?
On June 22, 2025, a Facebook page identifying as a gaming video creator posted a claim noting that strange rubber-like clots had been found in individuals that were vaccinated against the COVID-19 disease. The post, which was accompanied by a video added that this discovery was made in individuals who had suddenly died or suffered […]
Can Honey Bee Venom Destroy Aggressive Breast Cancer While Leaving Healthy Cells Unharmed?
Can Honey Bee Venom Destroy Aggressive Breast Cancer While Leaving Healthy Cells Unharmed? A circulating image on popular messaging platform, WhatsApp, which might have been gotten from Facebook and posted on June 23, 2025 , claims that honey bee venom can destroy breast cancer while the healthy cells are not harmed, pictured below. The claim […]
Does The Oil Extract From Heating Garlic, Onions, Ginger And Olive Oil Ease Joint Pain?
A TikTok user, Take This Spice, claimed that heating sliced garlic, onions, and ginger in olive oil and applying the oil on joints can ease joint pain. The three-minute video posted on June 7, 2025, is captioned, ”Discover the GARLIC SECRET to Eliminate Knee Pain! #tips #lifehack #healthy #fyp.” As of when this report was […]
Does Drinking Boiled Extract of Pineapple Leaves And Ginger Cure Arthritis?
A video on TikTok claims that boiling pineapple leaves and ginger for about 30-35 minutes and drinking it twice a day for 40 days is a cure for arthritis. The 53 seconds video which was posted on May 2, 2025 is captioned ”ARTHRITIS #arthritis #pineapple #ginger #healingjourney”. As of the time this report was published, […]
Can Diabetes Be Cured By Eating String Beans?
Can Diabetes Be Cured By Eating String Beans? A claim circulating on TikTok has recommended regular consumption of string beans as a remedy and permanent cure for diabetes. This was posted on the platform in early April 2025, with an image of string beans and a voice over making the claim and captioned ‘Every diabetic […]
Fact-checking Claims on Peter Obi’s Scorecard While Serving as Governor of Anambra State
Fact-checking Claims on Peter Obi’s Scorecard While Serving as Governor of Anambra State An X user who identifies as Pastor Marvy recently made multiple claims on the microblogging platform, X, about the presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party in the 2023 General Elections, Peter Obi. He claimed that Obi did not build a government […]
Does Drinking Boiled Guava Leaves Cure Diabetes?
Does Drinking Boiled Guava Leaves Cure Diabetes? A claim on TikTok states that drinking boiled guava leaves cures diabetes, and this has attracted the attention of many viewers. Originally posted on April 19, 2025, the video has an image of a guava plant and fruit, with a background song and a voiceover with the caption, […]
CLAIM: Nigerian Universities’ Teaching Hospitals Have No Solar Power Infrastructure
CLAIM: Nigerian Universities’ Teaching Hospitals Have No Solar Power Infrastructure On April 29, 2025, an X user, @princeujay made a claim that major public hospitals in Nigeria do not have alternative solar power supply. The post contains an image of a nurse carrying a placard with the following written on it. “National Hospital Abuja – […]
Fact-Checking Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s Claims About Salt
Fact-Checking Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s Claims About Salt An X user posted a video of popular religious teacher, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, who claims in his teaching that people should eat more salt, stating that medical practitioners repackage salt in the form of medicine and sell it back to the masses. Posted on May 4, 2025, the […]
Does Drinking Cinnamon And Ginger Mixture Cure Diabetes?
Does Drinking Cinnamon And Ginger Mixture Cure Diabetes? A claim on TikTok stated that drinking a mixture of cinnamon and ginger is a cure for diabetes. This was posted on April 30, 2025 with an image of cinnamon and ginger, and a voiceover making the claim, it was captioned “Mix Cinnamon with Ginger and say […]
Potato Consumption Increases Arthritis Risk in People With Type O Blood
Potato Consumption Increases Arthritis Risk in People With Type O Blood On April 17, 2025 a TikTok user made a claim that people with type O blood should not consume potatoes because it puts them at risk of getting arthritis. The TikTok post with this claim is a 28 seconds video captioned, “You should eat […]
Holy Words, Twisted Truths: How Religious Misinformation Fuels Conflict in Nigeria
Holy Words, Twisted Truths: How Religious Misinformation Fuels Conflict in Nigeria Misinformation has become a pervasive issue in Nigeria, it has transcended political or health misinformation to ethnic and religious misinformation. These misrepresentations of facts have played a significant role in triggering and sustaining various conflicts throughout the country. As a multi-religious nation, Nigeria presents […]
Peter Obi Didn’t Build Schools And Hospitals When He Was Governor of Anambra State
Peter Obi Didn’t Build Schools And Hospitals When He Was Governor of Anambra State There has been a claim made by the governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu that the former governor of Anambra state and presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party during the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, Mr. Peter Obi did […]
Fact-checking Claims About ASUU, Doctor’s Strike and Health Sector in Nigeria
Fact-checking Claims About ASUU, Doctor’s Strike and Health Sector in Nigeria On April 23, 2025, an X user, @abdullahayofel made several claims about the current state of Nigeria’s education and healthcare sectors under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The post which contained a video of a man recounting his experience at a hospital was captioned “Since […]
CLAIM: Can Consuming Pineapples Cause Miscarriage?
CLAIM: Can Consuming Pineapples Cause Miscarriage? An X user has made a claim that consuming pineapples during the first trimester of pregnancy can induce labour, leading to a miscarriage of pregnancy. This claim was posted on October 9, 2023, with an image of a pineapple and the caption ”Did you know? Eating too much pineapple […]
Can Bitter Leaf Juice Cure Malaria?
Can Bitter Leaf Juice Cure Malaria? A health and treatment page on X claims that drinking juice extracted from bitter leaf is a potent treatment for malaria. The claim was posted by @safonyameherbal with the caption, “For Malaria, blend BITTER LEAVES and drink 60mls three times daily for 4days🍀 This remedy doesn’t fail💚”. The post […]
CLAIM: Tinubu Did Not Build Any Hospital During Tenure as Lagos Governor
CLAIM: Tinubu Did Not Build Any Hospital During Tenure as Lagos Governor A trending claim on X says that Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu who is an ex-governor of Lagos state did not build any hospital during his tenure.The post retweets a Daily Champion news report, with the headlines: “Lagos set to inaugurate first General Hospital […]
Does Chewing Cashew Tree Bark And Swallowing Its Juice Extract Neutralise Snake Bite Venom?
Does Chewing Cashew Tree Bark And Swallowing Its Juice Extract Neutralise Snake Bite Venom? Umoh Umoh On September 29, 2022, an X user, @NgomaTshiamo made a post claiming that chewing and swallowing the juice extracted from the bark of cashew trees can neutralise the venom of a poisonous snake. The caption on the post which […]
Does Chewing Pawpaw Seeds Clear Intestinal Worms?
Does Chewing Pawpaw Seeds Clear Intestinal Worms? A verified handle on X claims that chewing at least 5 seeds of pawpaw twice a month can help clear intestinal worms. The post which was made on March 16, 2025,by a Safo Nyame Herbal Therapeutics asserts that: “Let’s clear intestinal worms by chewing at least 5 pieces […]
Does Eating Instant Noodles 2-3 Times A Week Lead To Increased Risk Of Heart Disease, Stroke And Diabetes?
Does Eating Instant Noodles 2-3 Times A Week Lead To Increased Risk Of Heart Disease, Stroke And Diabetes? On February 27, 2025, an Instagram user, awareness_of_success posted an image with the text, “EATING INSTANT NOODLES TWO TO THREE TIMES A WEEK HAS BEEN LINKED TO AN INCREASED RISK OF HEART DISEASE, STROKE & DIABETES”. The […]
Does Drinking Boiled Corn Silk Dissolve Kidney Stones And Reverse Hepatitis B?
Does Drinking Boiled Corn Silk Dissolve Kidney Stones And Reverse Hepatitis B? There is a video claiming that drinking boiling corn silk dissolves kidney stones and reverses Hepatitis B . On March 11, 2025, a verified handle @ononoherbals on X that usually posts medicinal herb cures and treatments posted a video with the caption: “Using […]
Neem for Malaria Treatment: Myth vs. Reality – Why This Herbal Remedy Isn’t a Cure
Neem for Malaria Treatment: Myth vs. Reality – Why This Herbal Remedy Isn’t a Cure Mutiat Ahmed Azadirachta indica is a medicinal herb commonly known as neem or dongoyaro and used for the treatment of malaria in Nigeria. Despite limited and inconsistent research on its use as a standalone treatment for malaria, its tree leaves, […]
The Digital Witch Hunt: How Disinformation Targets Women and Undermines Equality
The Digital Witch Hunt: How Disinformation Targets Women and Undermines Equality Misinformation and disinformation have long been weapons of manipulation, shaping public opinion, reinforcing prejudices, and distorting historical and social narratives. When these deceptive practices collide with gender, they fuel harmful stereotypes, discredit women in positions of power, and sabotage efforts towards gender equality. These […]
Is The United States Deporting Over 3,690 Nigerians?
Is The United States Deporting Over 3,690 Nigerians? There has been a circulating claim on X that about 3,690 Nigerians living in the United States of America are currently facing deportation by the American government. One of such claims was posted by Comrade Haroun on January 29, 2025 on X. The post has an image […]
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Featured Articles Facts Data Health Politics The Trust Trap: How Nigerian Influencers Are Powering Disinformation Mutiat Ahmed July 17, 2025 Holy Words, Twisted Truths: How Religious Misinformation Fuels Conflict in Nigeria Mutiat Ahmed May 14, 2025 The Sectarian Echo Chamber: How Disinformation Breeds Ethnic Divisions, Hate Speech In Nigeria Umoh Umoh April 8, 2025 Nigeria’s […]
How Generative AI Aids The Spread of Disinformation on TikTok
TikTok is one of the world’s leading social media platforms with over 1 billion monthly active users. TikTok’s algorithmic driven recommendations and viral culture makes it one of the fastest and easiest platforms for the quick spread of information disorders. Sadly, the rise of artificially generated content appears to be worsening the situation. Generative artificial […]
Is The BUA Refinery 90% Complete?
Umoh Umoh An X post claimed that the 200,000 barrels per day BUA refinery constructed in Akwa Ibom state is at 90 percent completion. The claim was posted on December 9, 2024 by an X user, @MgajiInnocent with the picture of a refinery and a caption that reads, “Nobody is talking about the construction of […]
CLAIM: Taking Paracetamol During Pregnancy Is Linked To Children Having ADHD And Autism
On January 8, 2025, an Instagram content creator @tomandlaurenhealth posted a video clip from an unidentifiable news channel that reported that taking paracetamols during pregnancy can be linked to children having Autism and ADHD. The 1 minute 52 seconds footage was shared on the platform with the caption: “Not so “safe and effective” after all. […]
CLAIM: Peter Obi Donates 677 Million Naira to Schools, Hospitals and Charities in 2024
On January 2, 2025, a Facebook page Igbo History shared a post stating that Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra state and presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP in the 2023 general election, made a total of N677 million in donations to schools and hospitals. The post reads: “Breaking News: Peter Obi Donates N677 […]
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CLAIM: Lagos State Enforcement Agent Destroys Bags of Sachet Water
A video allegedly showing a Lagos state agent destroying a pick-up load of sachet water has been circulating on social media. On November 30, an X user @Pep_Boxx posted the video on the microblogging platform, showing a man in a blue vest and tan joggers wielding a knife-like object and using it to puncture sachet […]
Fact-checking Ondo PDP Youths Claims On Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Performance
The council of Young Leaders groups under the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, made several claims about Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the incumbent Ondo governor and candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Saturday’s gubernatorial election. The group claimed that Aiyedatiwa’s administration has failed to perform in the 10 months since he was sworn in as governor. In […]
Did the Appeal Court Judges Who Declared Tinubu Winner of the 2023 Election Die On The Same Day?
On November 11, an X user @Tobi_sneh0147 posted a claim that Justices Misitura Bolaji-Yusuff and Boloukuromo Moses Ugo, of the Nigerian Court of Appeal are dead. @Tobisneh0147 posted the picture of the two judges with the caption: “Breaking News: Two Nigerian judges who declared Tinubu winner in 2023 presidential election found dead in their homes […]
Did President Tinubu appoint Femi Fani-Kayode as Minister and Reno Omokri as CBN Governor?
On October 23, 2024, an X user, @Uptownoflagos claimed that President Bola Tinubu appointed former minister, Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK) as the Minister of Finance and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The X user posted a side by side picture of Fani-Kayode and Omokri with the […]
CLAIM: Man Dies of Heart Attack While Celebrating $4 Million Win at a Casino.
On September 29, 2024, an X user @drpenking posted a video on the platform with the claim that a man died at a casino after winning a whopping amount of money and that the heart attack was triggered by strong emotions of excitement. His caption reads: “This man won $4 million at a casino then […]
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Does Circulating Image Show President Bola Ahmed In A UK Hospital Bed?
An image of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu lying on a hospital bed, has been circulating on social media. This is coming after President Tinubu jetted out of the country to the United Kingdom for a two-week work vacation on October 2, 2024 and individuals who have shared or reacted to the picture are suggesting […]
CLAIM: Doctors who found evidence that the MRNA was linked to turbo cancer die in plane crash
CLAIM: 8 doctors who died in a plane crash in Brazil found evidence linking mRNA vaccines to turbo cancer.
VERDICT: While six oncologists and two medics were aboard, only two had cancer-related specialties, and the concept of turbo cancer is a debunked myth associated with anti-vaccine narratives.
CLAIM: Viral WhatsApp Video Makes Claims About Inventions and Death of the Inventors
CLAIM: A video clip showing a white dog with the voiceover talking about the year in which several great inventors died has gone viral on WhatsApp.
VERDICT: Almost all the claims by the narrator about the ages of inventors at the time of their death as well as the lifespan of rabbit and tortoise are FALSE and MISLEADING, the only claim which is TRUE is that of Maradona’s age at death
CLAIM: Doctors who found evidence that the MRNA was linked to turbo cancer die in plane crash
CLAIM: 8 doctors who died in a plane crash in Brazil found evidence linking mRNA vaccines to turbo cancer.
VERDICT: While six oncologists and two medics were aboard, only two had cancer-related specialties, and the concept of turbo cancer is a debunked myth associated with anti-vaccine narratives.
CLAIM: Trump Advises Tinubu To Reverse Fuel Subsidy, Abolish IMF and World Bank Policies
CLAIM: A video footage posted on TikTok claims to show former US president and 2024 Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump advising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reverse fuel subsidy removal and other policies to benefit Nigerians.
VERDICT: The claim that Trump advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reapply fuel subsidy and forgo all IMF and World Bank policies is MISLEADING as findings show that the video is an Al-generated content.
CLAIM: All Senior Executives Appointed By President Tinubu Are From The South-West
CLAIM: An X user claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed all his senior executives from the South-West region of Nigeria.
VERDICT: This claim is false as checks by NV-A show there are several individuals from the North who are part of Tinubu’s cabinet, leading different portfolios in the ongoing administration.
How often do you need to deworm? Here’s all you need to know
A doctor shared a video on X showing worms being removed from a human body during surgery.
The post elicited questions about deworming frequency, with some X users seeking guidance from the doctor.
This article provides an overview of the different types of intestinal worms, their symptoms, risk factors, and available treatments.
CHOLERA OUTBREAK: Oyo Health Commissioner Claims Infectious Disease Center Has Been Activated
Claim: The Oyo State commissioner for health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi said the Infectious Disease Centre, Olodo, along Lalupon Road in Ibadan has been activated as part of measures to curb cholera outbreak in the State.
VERDICT: The claim is PARTIALLY TRUE.
CLAIM: Bacteria Grows in Uncircumcised Women’s Vagina
CLAIM: An X user, A. A. ALHAJI OF NUPELAND (@AAAlhaji21), claims that bacteria grow in female genitals if not circumcised.
VERDICT: The narrative that uncircumcised women are more likely to have bacterial growth in their genitals and that this may lead to increased sexual desire and promiscuity is NOT backed by any scientific evidence. Hence, the claim is FALSE.
CLAIM: Apeel Food Coating, Backed By Bill Gates, World Bank, Others Not Certified Safe By FDA
CLAIM: Apeel Food Coating, Backed By Bill Gates, World Bank, Others Not Certified Safe By FDA
VERDICT: The claim that Bill Gates, the WEF, Oprah Winfrey, Katy Perry, the World Bank Group, and the Rockefeller Foundation support Apeel science is TRUE.
It is however FALSE that FDA did not carry out a safety review of the PRODUCT.
CLAIM: Egusi soup helps men to have long lasting erection
CLAIM: Nigeria Police Spokesman Claims Sex-Enhancement Medicine Are Over-The-Counter Drugs And Legal In Nigeria
CLAIM: The Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Police Command, Bright Edafe, claims that sex-enhancement drugs are over-the-counter drugs and their possession is not an offence.
VERDICT: While experts say possession of sex-enhancement drugs is legal, the claim that they are over-the-counter drugs is partially true.
CLAIM: X User claims Hemorrhagic Fever Killed Student in Kogi
Claim: Hemorrhagic fever kills students in Kogi State.
Verdict: FALSE! Findings revealed that the student did not die of Hemorrhagic fever as claimed. Tests conducted came back negative for Lassa fever.
Unmasking Facebook users’ diabetes cure as scam
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that impairs how the body turns blood sugar into energy, causing glucose to accumulate in the blood (hyperglycemia).
According to recent estimates, approximately 37 million people in the U.S. and over 400 million globally are living with diabetes, posing a substantial public health challenge. In Nigeria, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) reports that 3.6 million individuals are affected by the disease.
CLAIM: Is Cold Water Responsible for Jaundice in Babies During Pregnancy?
Claim: A TikTok user recently asserted that consuming cold water during pregnancy does not lead to jaundice in babies.
Verdict: TRUE! Studies and experts reveal cold water consumption during pregnancy does not induce jaundice in babies; instead, jaundice is caused by a yellow substance (pigment) known as bilirubin.
CLAIM: Nigeria enjoys the lowest cost of living in Africa – Presidency
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has claimed that Nigeria currently has the lowest living costs in Africa.
A statement released by the presidency emphasized that President Bola Tinubu’s is dedicated to addressing economic and security challenges but the government’s reforms may bring immediate pains which are envisioned to usher in prosperity in the medium and long term.
CLAIM: Nigeria is the third cheapest country to live in – Adamu Garba
Controversial Nigerian politician and IT entrepreneur, Adamu Garba II, during an interview stated that Nigeria is ‘one of the cheapest places to live in.’
The interview was on a podcast called MIC ON PODCAST hosted by seasoned TV host, Seun Okinbaloye. Garba II who was a guest on the podcast made this claim while answering Okinbaloye’s question on the current state of Nigeria’s economy and what the government is doing about it.
Fact-checking claims on Diabetes and its cure in Nigeria
A video shared on Facebook by a page known as “Eco puzzling” claimed that a Nigerian doctor, Dr. Dave Sullivan, has discovered a cure for diabetes has gone viral on the social media platform.
The video featured a news anchor purportedly with Channels TV featuring the alleged doctor, who reportedly claimed a cure with an effectiveness of 96% has been discovered.
According to the video, taking just one pill a day could save individuals from diabetic foot complications.
The video footer read: “30,000 Nigerians cured of diabetics.”
CLAIM: Victims of Ibadan explosion need urgent blood donation
In the aftermath of the explosion that occurred in Ibadan on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, various narratives on social media suggested that victims were in urgent need of blood donation.
Can Nigerian doctors give care to children below 18 who are incapable of making informed decisions?
In June 2023, a Nigerian paediatric doctor posted on Twitter that a child died in his hospital and the doctors had to stand by and watch because the parents are Jehovah witness and forbade blood transfusion on their ward.
This tweet generated conversations around consent and human rights which has prompted a deep dive into the contentious issues surrounding giving care to minor or mature minors in Nigeria without parent’s consent.
A Look at the Facts as ARISE TV anchor, Ayo Mairo-Ese Reacts to UK Immigration Policy, Makes Multiple Claims
Okediran Adeyemi and Olukokun Yusuf Ayo Mairo-Ese who anchors ARISETV’s The Morning Show, has made multiple claims about Nigerians and its public office holders in relation to the United Kingdom’s new immigration policy. According to a viral video posted on May 24, 2023, Mario-Ese made the claim while commenting on the United Kingdom’s new immigration […]
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Our Team Olakunle Mohammed Olakunle Mohammed is a journalist, researcher and fact-checker with varied experience in public policy, development, health and education. His reports and analysis on development, economy, education and public policy have been featured on An24 News and Ominira Initiative. He co-founded News Verifier Africa (N-VA), to enhance fact-checking misinformation and disinformation […]
28th April: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: Leaves from plantain plant is a remedy for venomous snake bites and scorpion stings Verdict: FALSE Source: Africa Check Claim: Google specifically exclude Christian holidays like Easter from Google Doodles Verdict: FALSE Source: Africa Check Claim: Ugandan state minister Agnes Nandutu try to escape from prison […]
27th April: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: Senator Orji Uzor Kalu said Ndigbo must Hold Peter Obi responsible if he fails to be the next Senate President Verdict: FALSE Source: Africa Check Claim: Kenya’s first lady Rachel Ruto at prayer meeting with suspected cult leader Paul Mackenzie Verdict: FAKE Source: Africa Check Claim: […]
25th February: Africa Fact Check ROund-Up.
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: Kenyan politician Eric Mutai has defected from United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to the Independent Verdict: FALSE Source: Africa Check Claim: The government of Benin claims it can no longer keep Sunday Adeyemi, a Nigerian separatist, in detention. Verdict: FALSE Source: Africa Check Claim: Pomegranate juice has multiple powerful […]
CLAIM: Pfizer Vaccine Causes Birth Defects due to Genetic Manipulation
Adeyemi Okediran On Saturday, November 27, 2021, a Facebook user, Sipho Shezi posted a graphic with the inscription that Pfizer has warned both males and females to avoid unprotected sex for 28 days after taking the second dose due to reproductive safety risks. The Facebook post reads: page 132 of Pfizer vaccine basically says no unprotected sex up […]
How Religious Facebook Page Amplified COVID-19 Disinformation in Nigeria
Zainab Sanni Shayo is a fierce anti-vaxxer who has used his WhatsApp status to campaign vigorously against COVID-19 protocols and in recent times, the COVID-19 vaccine. The middle aged young man says COVID-19 is a disease planted by Bill Gates and the United Nation to destabilize the church, adding that he has concerns about the […]
No, Ewedu and Chloroquine are no Cures for Coronavirus
Olakunle Mohammed A popular vegetable in Nigeria, ewedu, as cure for COVID-19 gained popularity in Nigeria in 2020, no thanks to misinformation about its medicinal values. At the same time, unverified claims that chloroquine, which was popular for the treatment of malaria fever, made Nigerians to buy them up from pharmaceutal stores in 2020. Both […]
CLAIM: Eating Ewedu Cures COVID-19
Olakunle Mohammed There have been several claims on the use of several traditional drugs and herbs as a cure or prevention of COVID-19. One of the claims making rounds across social media and news platforms is that eating molokhia leaves, or what Nigerians simply refer to as Ewedu cures coronavirus or prevents you from catching […]
CLAIM: Ghanaian Information Minister Says Government May Sanction Citizens That Refuse To Take COVID-19 Vaccine
Adeyemi Okediran On March 10, 2021, a news story was published on YEN, with the headline “Government may sanction those refusing to take COVID-19 vaccine – Oppong Nkrumah” The statement reads; “Government is considering imposing sanctions on Ghanaians who will refuse to take the COVID-19 vaccine, Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, disclosed. Ghana on February 22, […]
CLAIM: Collection of Samples For COVID-19 Testing Is Freely Available In Centres Spread Across All Lagos LGAs – Governor Sanwo-Olu
Olakunle Mohammed, Zainab Sanni The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu released a press statement on December 18, 2020, which contained a set of COVID-19 guidelines. This guideline was released in a bid to curtail the spread of the second wave of COVID-19. The statement read in part: “As you are all aware, Lagos State is recording an increase […]
Nigerians’ History Of Weaving Conspiracy Theories Around Vaccines
Olakunle Mohammed The world’s history of public health cannot be complete without the mention of vaccination. Vaccination has become a huge aspect of public health as it helps to fortify the human ‘immune systems’ against mild or deadly diseases and viruses that plague the earth such as Measles, Poliomyelitis, Yellow Fever, Flu influenza, Smallpox, Ebola, […]
COVID-19 Is A Lie From Pit Of Hell And Three Other Claims From David Oyedepo
Olakunle Mohammed On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, the General Overseer and Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, stated that COVID-19 is not real but rather a lie from the pit of hell. According to Sahara Reporters and other media platforms that reported the story, Oyedepo made this statement during his sermon on the […]
CLAIM: Nobel Laureate, Dr. Dennis Mukwege Resigns, Accuses Government Of Coronavirus Patients’ Data Falsification
Olakunle Mohammed Last week, a WhatsApp message (news report) alleging that COVID-19 coverups were the reason Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr. Dennis Mukwege, had resigned from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) COVID-19 Response Team surfaced on social media platforms. The ‘news report’ shared on many Facebook pages, Instagram posts, WhatsApp broadcast messages, and blog […]
