Claim: Social media allege that the Federal Government’s ₦50,000 Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme (BATCH B) portal is open for Nigerian youth.
Verdict: The claim is false. There is no official announcement or confirmation from the Federal Government or relevant authorities about the commencement of BATCH B registration for the ₦50,000 Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme.
Over time, an ongoing discourse surrounding signs and wonders reports has sparked curiosity. One such noteworthy incident dates back to 2012, reported by Vanguard Newspaper. It details the account of a baby born with the Holy Quran, which has remained a subject of interest ever since. Similarly, another intriguing occurrence was documented in the DailyPost […]
Claim: Hemorrhagic fever kills students in Kogi State.
Verdict: FALSE! Findings revealed that the student did not die of Hemorrhagic fever as claimed. Tests conducted came back negative for Lassa fever.
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that impairs how the body turns blood sugar into energy, causing glucose to accumulate in the blood (hyperglycemia).
According to recent estimates, approximately 37 million people in the U.S. and over 400 million globally are living with diabetes, posing a substantial public health challenge. In Nigeria, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) reports that 3.6 million individuals are affected by the disease.
Claim: The Late Access Holdings CEO owns Herbert Wigwe University, Gateway Agro Cargo Airport, Alaro City project, Access Bank Hong Kong, Craneburg Construction Company, HOW Foundation, and ARM Pensions.
Verdict: Our findings proved these claims to be partly inaccurate.
Claim: A TikTok user recently asserted that consuming cold water during pregnancy does not lead to jaundice in babies.
Verdict: TRUE! Studies and experts reveal cold water consumption during pregnancy does not induce jaundice in babies; instead, jaundice is caused by a yellow substance (pigment) known as bilirubin.
Claim: Governor Alex Otti begins the dredging of Igbo Seaport in Aba, Abia state
Verdict: FALSE
The claim that the Abia state government has commenced dredging of a seaport in the state is false. DUBAWA’s findings show that the claimants manipulated and reshared old news reports as new.
Juliet Buna, broadcast journalist and fact-checker at the News Verifier Africa has been selected alongside 29 other journalists from West Africa, for the 2024 cohort of the prestigious 2024 Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking Fellowship.
A recent image shared by Nigeria’s presidency official Facebook page showed President Bola Tinubu at a federal executive council meeting with the 36 state governors and had Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State in attendance.
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has claimed that Nigeria currently has the lowest living costs in Africa.
A statement released by the presidency emphasized that President Bola Tinubu’s is dedicated to addressing economic and security challenges but the government’s reforms may bring immediate pains which are envisioned to usher in prosperity in the medium and long term.
News Verifier Africa is a fact-checking organisation committed to promoting truth and accuracy across the African continent. We combat misinformation by verifying claims, debunking falsehoods, and upholding journalistic integrity. Our mission is to foster transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making in media.
