Did Pope Leo XIV advocate for Nnamdi Kanu’s freedom?

Claim: A Facebook user shared a post suggesting that Robert Prevost, the recently inaugurated Pope, has urged the Nigerian government to release Nnamdi Kanu. Verdict: False. DUBAWA found no credible…

Does Nigeria have highest number of malnourished children in Africa?

Claim: Kenneth Okonkwo, a public affairs analyst, said Nigeria has overtaken Sudan as the country with the highest number of malnourished children in Africa. Verdict: True! Credible news reports showed…

Faux, cette image ne montre pas l’arrivée de familles burkinabè en Côte d’Ivoire

FAIT : Une publication facebook relayée par Big Dahouhou officiel, annonce l’arrivée de déplacés Burkinabè en Côte d’Ivoire en ces termes “L’arrivée massive des familles burkinabè fuyant  les violences à…

L’article 80 du Code pénal faussement associé au délit d’offense au chef de l’État

FAIT : Le site SENEGAL7 a publié sur sa page Facebook une information concernant l’arrestation de l’opposant Moustapha Diakhaté, en évoquant le délit d’offense au chef de l’État, qu’il lie…

Laberiya ta samu kujera a Kwamitin Sulhu na Majalisar Dinkin Duniya

Lokaci ne na farinciki da jin dadi a wannan kasa bayan da aka bayyana wannan sakamako. Shekaru 60 baya da Laberiya ta taba zama mamba wacce ba ta dindin-ba a…

Verifying Tinubu’s claims on Nigeria’s economic progress in Democracy Day address

Full Text The economic policies of successive administrations have shaped Nigeria’s journey since the return to civilian rule in 1999. Between then and 2023, structural reforms introduced by the previous…

All you need to know about the ex-president’s Assets scandal

For 22 years, former President Yahya AJJ Jammeh ruled The Gambia with absolute power. During his time in office, he used his position to loot and take control of public…

Trump did not declare Tesla ban, as mischaracterised in social media posts

Claim: Social media users shared a video showing Donald Trump declaring a nationwide ban on Tesla production, while accusing Elon Musk of betrayal and calling him a “snake” who would…

False! Davido, Aisha Yesufu, others not included in Tinubu’s official honours list

Claim: A Facebook Page, Agozi Comedy, claims that President Tinubu conferred national honours on Aisha Yesufu, Innocent Chukwuma, Tunde Bakare, Nuhu Ribadu, and others in an additional honours list. Verdict:…

False! No travel restrictions on Vice President, cabinet members in Sierra Leone

Claim: A popular X user, Augustine Sorie-Sengbe Marrah, claimed that President Donald Trump’s partial travel restriction will also affect the Vice President and other cabinet members, including their families.  Verdict:…

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