CLAIM: CO₂ Is The Gas Of Life, It Is Not Harmful And Responsible For Global Warming
The claim that CO₂ is not harmful and is not responsible for global warming, hurricanes, or extreme weather is MISLEADING. Carbon dioxide is essential for life because plants depend on it for photosynthesis, but that fact alone does not make it harmless.
Is Global Warming Good For Humans?
The claim about global warming being beneficial is MISLEADING. It is technically true that some narrow benefits are possible in particular places or for specific aspects like longer growing seasons but the scientific evidence shows that the net effects of global warming are overwhelmingly harmful, with serious risks to human health, ecosystems, and economies.
Poverty and Falsehood: Here’s How Economic Hardship Fuels Misinformation in Nigeria
Poverty and Falsehood: Here’s How Economic Hardship Fuels Misinformation in Nigeria Nigeria is facing one of the most severe cost-of-living crises in decades. Soaring prices for food, fuel, transportation, healthcare, and basic commodities have put immense pressure on households across the country. According to reports, food inflation has surged massively
Are Sharks Seeking Sea Change Due To Climate Change?
The claim that sharks are seeking for sea change due to climate change is PARTIALLY TRUE. The idea that sharks universally seek sea change simplifies a nuanced scientific reality. Their movements are governed by a mix of temperature, prey movements, habitat conditions, and species-specific biology, not a single climate factor.
Is the Arctic Experiencing a Fundamental Shift in Extreme Weather?
Is the Arctic Experiencing a Fundamental Shift in Extreme Weather? On January 26, 2025 a Reddit user sibun_rath made a claim that the arctic has officially entered a new era of extreme weather. This claim, shared on January 15, 2026, was picked from Climate SpotAI, a disinformation tracker tool. VERIFICATION An
CLAIM: NASA’s 2025 Temperature Report Did Not Mention Climate Change
The claim mixes accurate information with misinterpretation. It is TRUE that global temperatures in 2025 were exceptionally high, ranking among the warmest years ever recorded, and this fits into a long-established pattern of global warming. It is also TRUE that a NASA statement released alongside its annual temperature data did not explicitly mention climate change or human causes, which observers described as unusual. However the suggestion that it was done in line with a political agenda or shift reflects the perspective of the commentator.
Did ISWAP Retaliate To U.S. Airstrikes in Sokoto?
The claim that ISWAP killed 11 Christians were killed, and razed down churches is TRUE. The incident being referenced happened in Adamawa, not across Nigeria and while analysts describe the attack as a retaliation to the U.S. missile strikes, the extremist group did not reference it in the video where they claimed responsibility. The image used is also MISLEADING, as it dates back to June 2024, when ISWAP executed 3 Christians in Borno state.
Does Morocco’s Application To The European Union Make It A Non-African Country?
Does Morocco’s Application To The European Union Make It A Non-African Country? On January 14, 2026, an X user, @ali_naka made claims that Morocco has applied for membership in the European Union (EU). The post had the caption “Morocco applied for European Union membership. AFCON is for Africans. End Of
Did Global Temperatures Rise Above Pre-Industrial Levels In 2025?
Did Global Temperatures Rise Above Pre-Industrial Levels In 2025? On January 15, 2026, a Reddit user, ClimateResilient claimed that the global temperature in 2025 rose above pre-industrial levels. This claim, shared on January 19, 2026 was picked from the SPOTAI platform, a disinformation tracker tool. VERIFICATION What is Pre-Industrial Level?
Ex-President Buhari’s Aide, Ahmed Uses Misleading Images For Recent Protest In Israel
Ex-President Buhari’s Aide, Ahmed Uses Misleading Images For Recent Protest In Israel The media aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmed, recently posted three images on X with the claim that Israelis are demanding for the resignation of its Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. The post is captioned, “Israelis take
