Claim: A WhatsApp broadcast message claims the federal government has approved N185,000 to Nigerians for family support. Verdict: False. The broadcast message features a phishing link. Besides, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has not announced the alleged development. Full Text Poverty continues to be a major issue in Nigeria, even though the …
Viral Facebook post claiming Anambra governor, Otti, issued threats against Lagos, false
Claim: A Facebook user, Maduka Ogwueleka, shared a claim that Alex Otti, the governor of Abia State, said he has no business with Lagos State. Verdict: FALSE. No credible media organisation reported such. Also, the Abia State governor’s aide, Ferdinand Ekeoma, debunked the claim. Full Text The latest demolition exercise by the Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration …



