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, […]
Northern Nigeria Elders Threaten To Kill Anyone Who Rigs The 2027 Elections In The North
Northern Nigeria Elders Threaten To Kill Anyone Who Rigs The 2027 Elections In The North On April 22, 2025, @SabinaNkiru, made a post on X which had an image of Northern elders and traditional rulers in a meeting. The claim captioned in the post reads, “Whoever comes to the North to rig elections in 2027, […]
Is The U.S White House Fully Powered By Solar Energy As Claimed by Bayo Onanuga?
Is The U.S White House Fully Powered By Solar Energy As Claimed by Bayo Onanuga? There has been a claim attributed to the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, that the White House, located in Washington D.C, United States of America, is powered by solar energy. This was […]
