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 […]
Is Nigeria’s Current Unemployment Rate At 4.3%, The Lowest In Africa?
Is Nigeria’s Current Unemployment Rate At 4.3%, The Lowest In Africa? An X user @MasterBolaji has claimed that Nigeria’s current unemployment rate at 4.3%, is one of the lowest in Africa. Their post reads, “Nigeria’s current unemployment rate is about 4.3%, one of the lowest in Africa. This suggests that the average Nigerian has a […]
Does Burkina Faso Have The Best Air Defence System In Africa?
Does Burkina Faso Have The Best Air Defence System In Africa? On December 14, 2025, an X user @alinaka claimed that Burkina Faso has the best air defence system in Africa. The post which had a collage image of Nigeria’s president, Tinubu and his Burkina Faso’s counterpart, Ibrahim Traoré, is captioned “Burkina Faso has the […]
CLAIM: Ten Burkinabe Soldiers Were Among Coup Plotters In Benin Republic
CLAIM: Ten Burkinabe Soldiers Were Among Coup Plotters In Benin Republic Umoh Umoh On December 8, 2025, an X user @AmodaOgunlere claimed that 10 Burkinabe soldiers were among the coup plotters who attempted to overthrow the Beninoise government. The post which has the image of Burkina Faso’s leader, Ibrahim Traoré, is captioned “Ibrahim Traore must […]
Did Burkina Faso Release Detained Military Personnel After 48-Hour Ultimatum from Nigeria?
Did Burkina Faso Release Detained Military Personnel After 48-Hour Ultimatum from Nigeria? On December 11, 2025, an X user @MasterBolaji claimed that the 11 Nigerian military personnel detained by the Burkinababe government had been released, after a 48 hour ultimatum was issued by its Nigerian counterpart. The post is captioned “Burkina Faso has released our […]
Is Nigeria’s Current Unemployment Rate At 4.3%, The Lowest In Africa?
Is Nigeria’s Current Unemployment Rate At 4.3%, The Lowest In Africa? An X user @MasterBolaji has claimed that Nigeria’s current unemployment rate at 4.3%, is one of the lowest in Africa. Their post reads, “Nigeria’s current unemployment rate is about 4.3%, one of the lowest in Africa. This suggests that the average Nigerian has a […]
CLAIM: All The Soldiers In The Failed Benin Republic Coup Have Been Killed
CLAIM: All The Soldiers In The Failed Benin Republic Coup Have Been Killed On December 7, 2025, there was a claim on X, that all the soldiers involved in the attempted coup in Benin republic have been executed. The post which has the image of the coup leaders, is captioned “GOOD NEWS: According to reports, […]
Is This A Video Of The U.S. Military Arriving In Nigeria?
Video claiming the U.S. military is in Nigeria is false; analysis shows it is AI-generated. Nigerian troops remain in charge.
