FALSE! Viral video claiming Aregbesola was stoned in Ogun, from EndSARS protest

Claim: X user shares video of the former Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, getting chased and stoned during a campaign in Ogun State.   Verdict: False! This is an…

Hillary Clinton not dead, as Instagram user claimed

Claim: A viral Instagram post claimed that Hillary Clinton, a former United States Secretary of State, has passed away.  Verdict: False. No official announcement or credible media platform confirmed Hillary…

Alleged video of father poisoning his sons over prophecy dates back to 2019

Claim: Facebook users shared clips of a man recently apprehended for poisoning his sons after a pastor prophesied to him that they were wizards.  Verdict: Misleading. While the incident did…

Did Nigeria suspend mineral deals with US?

Claim: A Facebook user, @ Dabreezy Dreams Entertainment, shared a video alleging Nigeria suspended mineral deals with the United States in retaliation against its travel restrictions. Verdict: False. There is…

Contrary to viral claim, Spain not banning Islamic festivals

Claim: Different Facebook users claimed that Spain is fighting back against the Muslims’ presence in the country. Verdict: Misleading. Only Jumilla, a town in Spain, banned religious events that were…

Misleading! Lagos did not mark 176 estates for demolition

Claim: A Facebook user, Chinasa Nwosu, claimed that the Lagos state government is preparing to demolish over 170 estates in the state. Verdict: Misleading! DUBAWA’s findings showed that the Lagos…

Non, Georges Weah ne s’est pas exprimé contre un quatrième mandat d’Alassane Ouattara

FAIT : La page Facebook “Johnny Patcheko” affirme que Georges Weah, ancien Président du Libéria, a condamné un quatrième mandat du Président ivoirien, Alassane Ouattara.  VERDICT : FAUX. Georges Weah…

Côte d’Ivoire : une vidéo manipulée prête à Emmanuel Macron des propos hostiles aux Ivoiriens

FAIT : Une vidéo de 25 secondes publiée sur le compte TikTok “aes.burkina0” montre le Président français, Emmanuel Macron déclare : “(….) Alassane Ouattara va toujours vous gouverner selon mes…

The Spoon TV owner did not buy Freedom FM 87.9

Claim: A Facebook user and All-Star Contributor to an online bloc, “FRIES FM,” has alleged that Spoon TV Owner, Stanton Witherspoon, has bought Freedom FM 87.9 TV. Verdict: Misleading! Freedom…

Video of Nigerian senator accusing AGF, IGP of power abuse, not recent

Claim: Social media users share footage of a Nigerian senator criticising and accusing the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) of power abuse.  Verdict: Misleading!…

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