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- June 16, 2025
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Former Speaker, 4 others charged with multiple crimes for arson
The principle of justice is blind means that justice is to be meted out impartially, without regard to the identity of the individual being tried. In contrast, many believe that this statement is only theoretical. However, five seated lawmakers, including former Speaker of the Liberian House of Representatives, Counsellor J. Fonati Koffa, were dragged to …
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- June 16, 2025
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False! Victor Osimhen has not joined Manchester United
Claim: A Facebook page called Mason Mount Fans claimed that Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen has signed a contract with Manchester United. Verdict: False. There is no official confirmation from Manchester United or trusted sports sources that Victor Osimhen has signed for the club. Full Text A post shared by the Facebook page Mason Mount …
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- June 16, 2025
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Photo of pregnant Rihanna with Chris Brown, Ronaldo, Neymar AI-generated
Claim: A Facebook blog named Weyoneblog4SL TV posted a photo of a pregnant Rihanna, Chris Brown, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar Jr. at a baby shower after a party in Los Angeles. Verdict: Misleading. There is no evidence to suggest that these individuals were together, and the photo appears to be AI-generated. Full Text A photo …
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- June 16, 2025
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Inside the AI-driven propaganda elevating Burkina Faso’s leader, Ibrahim Traore
On January 7, 2025, when Burkina Faso’s military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, appeared at the swearing-in ceremony of Ghana’s elected President, John Dramani Mahama, he stole the show. As his presence sparked rupturous cheers from the crowd amidst global dignitaries, one thing was immediately clear: Traoré had become an African ‘juggernaut.’ With not less than …
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- June 16, 2025
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False! SARS has not been reformed
Claim: Social media users claimed that the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has been reformed. Verdict: False! Findings revealed that SARS has not been reformed. The NPF earlier debunked this claim. Full Text On Oct. 8, 2020, Nigerians protested nationwide against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The Nigerian police unit was accused of extrajudicial killings and …
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- June 16, 2025
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Why rocks broke off Iyamopo Hill and what climate change has to do with it
On Saturday, June 7, 2025, a large rock fragment unexpectedly broke off from Iyamopo Hill in Igbeti, a town in Olorunsogo Local Government Area of Oyo State, South West Nigeria. A resident, Muneef Alawode, captured the event on video around 4:30 p.m. This video quickly spread on social media, with other Facebook users posting similar …
