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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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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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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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 … 

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Business & Economy

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Access Holdings leads Nigerian lenders in credit quality, PREMIUM TIMES Annual Banking Report shows
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FG considers refinery sales to attract investors, boost competition 
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