FACT-CHECK: Video of demolition of Lagos market not recent
This claim is MISLEADING. It was a video from the 2023 demolition of Alaba market in Lagos...
Rival news sources may escalate misinformation to attract audiences — Report
When news sources aligned to a particular business or political ideology choose to share misinformation, it can...
FACT-CHECK: Image shared by Facebook page does not show Igbo hunters
This claim is MISLEADING. Our findings indicated that this photo was a cutout from a 2023 YouTube...
FACT-CHECK: TikTok video showing news of the deployment of Nigerian troops for peace support in Israel is AI-driven
A TikTok video has shown the news of the deployment of Nigerian soldiers for peace support in...
FACT-CHECK: No evidence to support claim that Simon Ekpa has been released
This claim is UNPROVEN. A follower of Mr Ekpa only shared the image and videos of his...
FACT-CHECK: Has US banned Nigerians from entering the country?
This claim is MISLEADING. Reputable news organizations reported that the Trump-led administration is CONSIDERING imposing a visa...
FAKE NEWS: Presidency Denies National Honours List Featuring Aisha Yesufu, Others
The Nigerian presidency has denied reports circulating on social media claiming that human rights activist Aisha Yesufu...
Israel-Iran attacks: Misleading video shared by X influencer deleted after FactWatch’s check
The video showing missiles flying up at buildings alongside the claim that it was Friday night's counterattack...
Foto dị afọ abụọ ka eji gosi mwakpo n’obodo nke onye bụbu onye isi ndị agha Nigeria
Otu ihu Facebook ana-akpọ IgbereTV, kesara foto na-egosi mwakpo a wakporo obodo nke onye bụbu onye isi...
FACT-CHECK: Influencer on X platform recycles 8-month-old video to show ongoing retaliation by Iran against Israel
An X user, @jacksonhinkle, posted a video showing missiles flying up at buildings and claimed it was...