Simon Ekpa Has Been Granted Bail In Finland On July 3, 2025, an X user claimed that the Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, has been granted bail by Finnish authorities and will soon be reunited with his family. At the time of this publication, the post had reached over 92,000 people, with about 2,050 replies, reposts, […]
CLAIM: There is an Ongoing War Between Herders And Vigilantes In Benue State
CLAIM: There is an Ongoing War Between Herders And Vigilantes In Benue State On June 30, 2025, a Facebook page Agozi commedy posted a video with the claim that there is an ongoing war in Benue State, Nigeria, where local vigilantes allegedly killed 35 Fulani herdsmen’s cows and 14 herdsmen who were said to be […]
Has The Nigerian Government Blocked Trade Deals Between Russia And The Igbos?
Has The Nigerian Government Blocked Trade Deals Between Russia And The Igbos? On May 19, 2025, an X user claimed that the Nigerian government has continuously blocked trade deals between the Russian government and the Igbos. This was posted with a collage image of Russian president, Vladimir Putin and the governor of Abia state, Alex […]
Fact-checking Claims About Free Tuition Fee, Meals and Accommodation at Federal Unity Colleges in Nigeria
Fact-checking Claims About Free Tuition Fee, Meals and Accommodation at Federal Unity Colleges in Nigeria A user on the microblogging platform, X, claims that Nigeria’s government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has cancelled tuition fees from all 33 federal science and technical colleges across the nation, beginning from the 2025-2026 academic session. This was […]
Was an IPOB Commander Arrested Recently?
Was an IPOB Commander Arrested Recently? On May 22, 2025, a Facebook user, Bello Isiaka posted a picture of an arrested man with pictures of a group of persons in matching outfits. The caption attached to this post reads: “BREAKING: IPOB commander Udebuan Sage Chubueze, arrested in his house at Ekwulobia, Aguata LG, Anambra state. […]
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Buratai’s Convoy Attacked in Borno State
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Buratai’s Convoy Attacked in Borno State A newsblog on X claimed that Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd), a former chief of army staff, narrowly escaped death after his convoy came under heavy gunfire in Borno State. This claim was posted on June 9, 2025, it has the caption […]
Is The Viral Video of Haruki And Amiko’s Performance At America’s Got Talent Real?
Is The Viral Video of Haruki And Amiko’s Performance At America’s Got Talent Real? A TikTok user who goes by the handle, Jeff Li, posted a video featuring two elderly individuals, identified as Haruki and Amiko, performing a violin and piano duet on America’s Got Talent, with Haruki claiming in the video that they both […]
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 […]
Did Nollowood Actress, Toyin Abraham Give Birth After Attending Priscilia Ojo’s Wedding?
Did Nollowood Actress, Toyin Abraham Give Birth After Attending Priscilia Ojo’s Wedding? On April 24, 2025, a Facebook user @FederalAkash posted a picture of Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham, with her husband, Kola Ajeyemi, holding a baby in what seems like a medical facility. The picture was posted with a caption that reads: “Congratulations […]
Were Africans Denied Access From Bidding Farewell To Pope Francis?
Were Africans Denied Access From Bidding Farewell To Pope Francis? There has been a claim in circulation from the parody account of a popular social media influencer, Very Dark Man also known as VDM. The post claimed that Africans are denied access from bidding farewell to the late Pope Francis who died on April 21, […]
