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FACT CHECK: Is it illegal for NNPC to remit crude oil proceeds to CBN — as claimed by Atiku?
Former Vice-President Abubakar Atiku recently said the federal government’s directive to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) for the remittance…
Myth vs fact: Does toilet infection exist?
If you are Nigerian, there is a high chance you are familiar with the term ‘toilet infection’. And if you…
INSIGHT: The exploitation of #Justice4Mohbad hashtag for disinformation, unrelated content
On September 12, prominent Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, professionally known as Mohbad passed away. The circumstances surrounding his death…
INSIGHT: How true is the claim that herbal remedies and specific fruits cure cancer?
Social media has been inundated with medical misinformation on the effectiveness of natural remedies such as lemon, cloves, snail slime,…
INSIGHT: How disinformation on social media is fuelling crisis in Niger Republic
After the military junta in Niger Republic forcefully took over the reins of power, the internet was awash with several…
INSIGHT: How scammers impersonate real businesses — and make Ponzi versions — on social media
Ponzi schemes are classic scams many Nigerians are still falling for despite the economic hardship. As the country’s economic realities…