Claim: Mali’s transitional president, General Assimi Goïta, has signed a controversial law granting himself a five-year presidential term renewable indefinitely and without elections. Verdict: TRUE! Multiple credible media reports show that he has extended his rule to a five-year term renewable indefinitely without elections. Full Text General Assimi Goïta came to power in Mali following …
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 …





