Claim: Sultan of Sokoto has died in London Source: WhatsApp Verdict: FALSE Researched by Hamza Ibrahim A WhatsApp message announcing the death of the Sultan
Claim: Chief of Army Staff dies of cancer Source: Jackson Ude / X Verdict: False Researched by Hamza Ibrahim Viral claims shared by Nigerian X
Claim: Video showing a capsized boat happened in Nigeria’s Niger State. Source: Facebook/WhatsApp Verdict: Misleading Researched by Hamza Ibrahim A 53-second video showing a ferry
The World Health Organization (WHO) on August 14, 2024, declared Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) as a global health emergency calling for a concerted effort
Claim: President Tinubu was flanked by Russian flag during #EndBadGovernance protests Source: Social media / X Verdict: FALSE Researched by Hamza Ibrahim Viral posts on
Claim: Burkina Faso reduces salaries of ministers by 30% and two other claims Source: Viral message Verdict: PARTLY FALSE Research by Hamza Ibrahim Has Burkina
Claim: 3 claims about the COVID-19 pandemic Source: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Verdict: 2 False, 1 Unproven Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A video clip showing the founder of
Claim: The world will experience 3 days of darkness due to solar eclipse Source: Viral video Verdict: MISLEADING Researched by Hamza Ibrahim A viral TikTok video is
There is rising concern about the growing trade in human organs particularly the selling of kidneys by many poor Tanzanians for financial gains. According to
Claim: Nigerian Embassy in Niger set ablaze Source: Social media Verdict: FALSE Researched by Hamza Ibrahim Multiple videos shared on Facebook showing a burning building
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