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‘Illegal’ Ikoyi weddings, COVID electric bulbs… how fake news shaped events in 2021
As fake news and misinformation continue to take major stage worldwide, 2021 was no exception. It has been a year…
FACT CHECK: No, these photos are not from recent bandit attacks in Sokoto
Some images showing corpses portrayed as victims of recent bandit attacks in Sokoto state have been circulated on social media.…
FACT CHECK: Did Sepp Blatter say he regrets bringing 2010 World Cup to Africa?
A report quoting Sepp Blatter, former FIFA president, saying he regrets the decision to support Africa's bid to host the…
FACT CHECK: Is there a 1963 Omicron variant movie?
You may have come across the poster of a movie on the internet titled "The Omicron Variant" and allegedly released…
FACT CHECK: Did Uzodinma say APC will challenge Anambra guber election at supreme court?
On Saturday, several posts on social media and blogs claimed that Hope Uzodinma, governor of Imo, said the All Progressives…
FACT CHECK: Have police reinstated DCP Kyari after probe of role in Hushpuppi’s fraud?
Over the weekend, multiple reports on social media and blogs claimed that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reinstated Abba…