The Information Loophole Around Insecurity in Nigeria and its Implication on Public Trust Imagine a battlefield where truth is the first casualty, and fear spreads faster than any bullet. In Nigeria, this is reality as false claims – like the ‘arrest’ of Bello Turji or the repeated ‘deaths’ of Abubakar Shekarau – impacts national security […]
Did Biafran Soldiers Attack A Nigerian Military Personnel?
Did Biafran Soldiers Attack A Nigerian Military Personnel? On March 23, 2025, a Facebook user, GIACO MONEY posted a video claiming that a Nigerian soldier was attacked and captured by Biafran forces. The 38 seconds video shows a man in a military camouflage uniform in a vehicle, being tied up, with the caption: “BIAFRA SOLDIERS […]
Was There A Recent Face-Off Between Nigerian Soldiers And Youths In Edo State?
Was There A Recent Face-Off Between Nigerian Soldiers And Youths In Edo State? A 1 minute, 7 seconds video showing a face-off between the military and protesters has gone viral on X. This video was posted on X by verified blogging handle, @Instablog9ja on March 31, 2025 with the claim that the protest happened in […]
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 […]
CLAIM: Burkinabe’s Military Leader, Ibrahim Traoré Declares Free Education For All Its Citizens
CLAIM: Burkinabe’s Military Leader, Ibrahim Traoré Declares Free Education For All Its Citizens On March 22, 2025, an X user, @Its_ereko made a post claiming that the military leader and President of the Transition of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traoré has declared free education for all its citizens, including the distribution of free textbooks to primary […]
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 […]
Did Israel’s Prime Minister Recently Promise To Liberate Africa After Dealing With Palestine?
Did Israel’s Prime Minister Recently Promise To Liberate Africa After Dealing With Palestine? On March 19, 2025, a Facebook Page, Political Affairs Int posted the video with the caption, “NEWS FLASH.Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu Promises To Liberate Africa, As Soon As He Finish Dealing With Palestine, He Informed Ecowas And The Rest Of The World.What […]
Was Sectarian Group, Biafra Invited to an International Humanitarian Law Conference?
Was Sectarian Group, Biafra Invited to an International Humanitarian Law Conference? There is footage with an accompanying claim that the combatant commanders of the sectarian group, United States of Biafra and its cabinet members participated in an event tagged, International Humanitarian Law. On March 7, 2025, @OCCPriceless made the post on X with the footage […]
CLAIM: Nnamdi Kanu’s Son Crowned The Best Student In Mathematics And Science in The U.S.
CLAIM: Nnamdi Kanu’s Son Crowned The Best Student In Mathematics And Science in The U.S. There is a circulating claim that Nnamdi Kanu’s son was crowned as the Best Student in Mathematics & Science in Georgia, USA. The post on Facebook in the group, COAL CITY BALLERS on March 14, 2025, has the caption “Nnamdi […]
