On January 12, 2025, a popular blog and handle on X, @YabaLeftOnline posted a claim saying that President Tinubu has approved a ban on homosexuality and other forms of vices within the military. The post which was shared with a picture of the president had the caption: “President Tinubu approves ban on homosexu@lity, Lesbianism and […]
CLAIM: Taking Paracetamol During Pregnancy Is Linked To Children Having ADHD And Autism
On January 8, 2025, an Instagram content creator @tomandlaurenhealth posted a video clip from an unidentifiable news channel that reported that taking paracetamols during pregnancy can be linked to children having Autism and ADHD. The 1 minute 52 seconds footage was shared on the platform with the caption: “Not so “safe and effective” after all. […]
The Censorship Conundrum: Meta Abandons Fact-Checkers, But Will It Stop Working with Governments?
Meta’s CEO and founder, Mark Zuckerbag has announced an end to its partnership with Fact-checking partners, as part of changes to the company’s policy on content moderation. The Facebook founder tied this decision to a need to prioritise free expression and stop censorship. His speech, which was posted as a video on Facebook and text […]
Has Austin Eguavoen Been Appointed Head Coach of Ghana’s Black Stars?
A post has surfaced on Facebook claiming that the Ghana Football Association (Ghana FA) has appointed the former interim head coach of Nigeria’s national team, Super Eagles, Austin Eguavoen as the head coach of the Black Stars. The post which was made on January 8, 2025 on the page, Stanley fans (Stanley Nwabali Official) has […]
CLAIM: Peter Obi Donates 677 Million Naira to Schools, Hospitals and Charities in 2024
On January 2, 2025, a Facebook page Igbo History shared a post stating that Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra state and presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP in the 2023 general election, made a total of N677 million in donations to schools and hospitals. The post reads: “Breaking News: Peter Obi Donates N677 […]
Is this an Image of Mungo Park Carried by Nigerian Men On Foot to Show Him River Niger?
An image has been circulating, with claims that it depicts Nigerian men carrying Mungo Park in a wooden carrier, in 1975 to show him River Niger. This claim was first discovered on a WhatsApp status update message but a quick check revealed it has been circulating claim on social media for a while. The same […]
CLAIM: More Than 20 People Were Injured in a Rivers State Gas Explosion Incident
On January 6, 2025, a Facebook page @Naijapr claimed that over 20 people were injured in a gas explosion in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. The post reads: “Update: Over 20 persons, including a pregnant woman, four children, and a couple, are critically injured following a gas explosion in the Orazi axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers […]
Kaduna’s Deputy Commissioner of Police Provides Firearms to Bandits and Kidnappers
On January 2, 2025, an X user, @DrAdamuGZango, made a claim, stating that the Deputy Commissioner of Police in Kaduna state was using his position to supply firearms to bandits and kidnappers. The X user shared a screenshot which had the picture of a man wearing a police uniform in frame with inscription “Kaduna State […]
Is It True That Extradition Process For Simon Ekpa to be Returned to Nigeria from Finland Has Been Completed?
On January 3, 2025, popular Nigerian facts blog on X, @NigeriaStories made a post claiming that Simon Ekpa’s extradition process has been completed, and he is set to be returned to Nigeria from Finland. The post had a picture of Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff, CDS, General Christopeher Musa and Ekpa with the caption, ‘JUST […]
Wizkid’s Eldest Son, Boluwatife Dies In Plane Crash
A Facebook page, Igbo Times Magazine made a post on January 5, 2025 at about 8:00 pm Nigerian time, alleging that music star, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid has lost his eldest son, Boluwatife, in a plane crash. The post has two pictures placed side by side, one was that of Boluwatife and the […]
