The claim about global warming being beneficial is MISLEADING. It is technically true that some narrow benefits are possible in particular places or for specific aspects like longer growing seasons but the scientific evidence shows that the net effects of global warming are overwhelmingly harmful, with serious risks to human health, ecosystems, and economies.
Are Sharks Seeking Sea Change Due To Climate Change?
The claim that sharks are seeking for sea change due to climate change is PARTIALLY TRUE. The idea that sharks universally seek sea change simplifies a nuanced scientific reality. Their movements are governed by a mix of temperature, prey movements, habitat conditions, and species-specific biology, not a single climate factor.
Did ISWAP Retaliate To U.S. Airstrikes in Sokoto?
The claim that ISWAP killed 11 Christians were killed, and razed down churches is TRUE. The incident being referenced happened in Adamawa, not across Nigeria and while analysts describe the attack as a retaliation to the U.S. missile strikes, the extremist group did not reference it in the video where they claimed responsibility. The image used is also MISLEADING, as it dates back to June 2024, when ISWAP executed 3 Christians in Borno state.
Did Global Temperatures Rise Above Pre-Industrial Levels In 2025?
Did Global Temperatures Rise Above Pre-Industrial Levels In 2025? On January 15, 2026, a Reddit user, ClimateResilient claimed that the global temperature in 2025 rose above pre-industrial levels. This claim, shared on January 19, 2026 was picked from the SPOTAI platform, a disinformation tracker tool. VERIFICATION What is Pre-Industrial Level? The pre-industrial level refers to […]
Ex-President Buhari’s Aide, Ahmed Uses Misleading Images For Recent Protest In Israel
Ex-President Buhari’s Aide, Ahmed Uses Misleading Images For Recent Protest In Israel The media aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmed, recently posted three images on X with the claim that Israelis are demanding for the resignation of its Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. The post is captioned, “Israelis take to the streets demanding Benjamin […]
Did The Akwa Ibom State House Of Assembly Propose A 10-Year Jail Term For Adultery?
Did The Akwa Ibom State House Of Assembly Propose A 10-Year Jail Term For Adultery? On January 12, 2026, popular Nigerian news blog @instablog9ja posted a claim on X, stating that lawmakers in the Akwa Ibom state House of Assembly have proposed a 10 year jail term for single women who have affairs with married […]
Is Global Warming Slowing The Earth’s Rotation?
The claim that global warming is slowing the earth’s rotation is LARGELY TRUE. The effect of climate change on rotation speed is real but extremely small, measured in milliseconds over decades and this change has no immediate impact on human’s daily life.
What You Need To Know About Ghana’s VAT Reduction From 21.9% to 20%
What You Need To Know About Ghana’s VAT Reduction From 21.9% to 20% Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2026 National Budget to the parliament in November 2025. In this proposed budget, the government introduced major changes to its Value Added Tax, VAT, system as part of wider economic reforms. One headline […]
Can Melting Glaciers Due To Climate Change Reawaken Dangerous Volcanoes?
Can Melting Glaciers Due To Climate Change Reawaken Dangerous Volcanoes? A claim that dangerous volcanoes may erupt due to the melting of glaciers, was picked from the SPOTAI platform. The post which was shared by a Reddit user, fungussa in December 2025 reads “Glaciers melting from climate change may reawaken the worldâs most dangerous volcanoes.” […]
CLAIM: Justice Omotosho To Revisit Kanu’s Case After Pressure From Israel, U.S. And The ICC
CLAIM: Justice Omotosho To Revisit Kanu’s Case After Pressure From Israel, U.S. And The ICC On January 7, 2026, an X user @KizyUzoma claimed that Justice James Omotosho is set to revisit the case of detained leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. following pressure from the International Criminal Court, ICC, […]
