CLAIM: Graphic Image Shows Mutilated Back of NYSC Member Brutalised in Zamfara, Nigeria
CLAIM: Graphic Image Shows Mutilated Back of NYSC Member Brutalised in Zamfara, Nigeria
Verdict: FALSE
Images Shared On X Showing Police Torture Citizens During Recent Kenya Protest Are Misleading
CLAIM: Images Shared On X Show Police Torture Citizens During Recent Kenya Protest
VERDICT: Misleading
CLAIM: President Joe Biden to Allow Jewish Billionaire, Dan Gertler Cash Out His Mining Position in DR Congo
CLAIM: President Joe Biden to Allow Jewish Billionaire, Dan Gertler Cash Out His Mining Position in DR Congo
VERDICT: True! The claim that President Biden is considering allowing Gertler to cash out his mining position in the DRC is TRUE as reputable US media confirmed this development.
CLAIM: X User Share Images Depicting Recent Killings in Zamfara, Nigeria
CLAIM: An X user shared a disturbing image of dead bodies wrapped in white fabrics with claims that they are victims of a recent mass killing in Janbako and Goran Namaye towns in Maradun LGA, Zamfara State.
VERDICT: FALSE! The image in question is unrelated to any recent events. It dates back to 2018 and has been recirculated with a different narrative.
CLAIM: Journalist Antagonises Wife of the US President, Dr. Jill Biden, During Live Interview
CLAIM: Journalist Antagonises Wife of the US President, Dr. Jill Biden, During Live Interview
VERDICT: Dr Jill Biden was not confronted by Imani about Biden’s presidency. The original video was manipulated by Imani as a satire for comedic effect.
CLAIM: X User Share Video Capturing A Crowd Fleeing From Their Homes In Zamfara State, Nigeria
CLAIM: A Twitter user shared a video capturing a crowd alleged to be fleeing from their homes in Zurmi Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara state.
VERDICT: Misleading. It is an old video, and it did not happen in Nigeria.
CLAIM: Former Governor of Nairobi posted an image depicting Jesus appearing in the sky
Over time, an ongoing discourse surrounding signs and wonders reports has sparked curiosity. One such noteworthy incident dates back to 2012, reported by Vanguard Newspaper. It details the account of a baby born with the Holy Quran, which has remained a subject of interest ever since. Similarly, another intriguing occurrence
CLAIM: X User claims Hemorrhagic Fever Killed Student in Kogi
Claim: Hemorrhagic fever kills students in Kogi State.
Verdict: FALSE! Findings revealed that the student did not die of Hemorrhagic fever as claimed. Tests conducted came back negative for Lassa fever.
CLAIM: Viral Image Depicts a Recent Attack in Madaka community, Niger State
CLAIM: Social media accounts used a picture to depict a recent attack in Madaka community, Niger State.
VERDICT: The picture used to depict the recent attack in Madaka community of Niger state is old and unrelated to the incident. The claim is misleading.
CLAIM: Is Cold Water Responsible for Jaundice in Babies During Pregnancy?
Claim: A TikTok user recently asserted that consuming cold water during pregnancy does not lead to jaundice in babies.
Verdict: TRUE! Studies and experts reveal cold water consumption during pregnancy does not induce jaundice in babies; instead, jaundice is caused by a yellow substance (pigment) known as bilirubin.
