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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 Zuckerberg say Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp will shut down for 7 days?
A post which claimed Mark Zuckerberg, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Facebook, said his company's flagship products will…
FACT CHECK: Did Anthony Ukpo’s son say his father died of COVID-19?
You might have come across a 54-second trending video credited to the "son" of Anthony Ukpo, late former military governor…