A widely shared video appeared to show armed militants travelling through a military checkpoint without resistance. The footage raised serious concerns about national security and the conduct of security personnel. Claim: Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters were reportedly seen moving in armoured vehicles through military checkpoints, while soldiers looked on without intervening. Verification: The video...
Category: Peace & Conflict
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FactCheck: Was Sheikh Ahmed Gumi arrested by the US Military?
Viral posts and images shared across social media platforms claimed that prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmed Gumi had been taken into custody by United States military personnel operating in Nigeria. The claim quickly generated widespread attention and speculation. Claim: Sheikh Ahmed Gumi has been arrested by the US Military Verification An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmed...
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FACT CHECK: Did Tinubu Sign The Peace Accord As A Presidential Candidate In 2023?
On September 16, 2024, a claim went viral that the Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, while being the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), did not sign the Peace Accord. The claim was made by Bishop Matthew Kukah, the convener of the National Peace Committee while speaking at the Edo election security town hall...
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FACT CHECK: Did NANS Issue statement calling for massive shutdown of major cities in Nigeria?
On September 4, 2024, a statement went viral with the heading “NOTIFICATION OF MASSIVE SHUTDOWN OF ALL MAJOR CITIES IN NIGERIA.” A version of the statement was posted by Instablog9ja with the caption “Just In: NANS announces nationwide protests over the increase in pump price, plans to shut down all major cities.” Barely 24 hours...
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FACT-CHECK: Did Senate President Akpabio say, “You can protest but we will be eating?”
A statement attributed to Godswill Akpabio, the Nigerian Senate President, has been widely circulated on social media. It is alleged that in response to the #EndBadGovernance protest, Akpabio said, “You can protest, but we will be eating.” Currently, there is an ongoing protest in Nigeria, where various groups have come together to organise a 10-day...
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How exiled Biafra separatist deploys disinformation to claim foreign support
For several years, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a secessionist movement seeking the establishment of a Biafran state carved out of Nigeria’s South-East, has actively sought to claim international support to apply pressure on Nigeria to concede to their requests. This movement, which was latent for decades after the Civil War (1967-70), has since...
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FACT CHECK: Does video show Zurmi people of Zamfara fleeing after kidnap of 500?
The video attached to the claim is false. We found that the video dates back to June 2021, after over 7,00 families were fleeing Sebba in Solhan village of Burkina Faso
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FACT-CHECK: Did Ganduje say Fulani tribe is responsible for the instability in the North?
A video has circulated on WhatsApp showing a news report with the headline suggesting that Abdullahi Ganduje, the former governor of Kano state and national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), stated that the Fulani tribe is responsible for the instability in the Northern part of Nigeria. The ten-second video shows a picture of...
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FACT CHECK: Did the SSS issue this circulating security alert?
A broadcast message has gone viral across social media, especially WhatsApp with the heading “SSS office Abuja BREAKING NEWS! Security alert!!” According to the viral message allegedly originating from the State Security Service (SSS) also known as the Department of State Service (DSS), there is a “mass arrival of BOKO HARAM Fighters to Southern /...
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FACT CHECK: Does the image depict a recent attack in Kagara Community in Niger State?
Recently, an X user (formerly Twitter) posted a picture with the caption, “More than 30 people confirmed death, and many are injured. Massive burial will be taken at Madaka outskirts under Kagara Rafi local government. Hasbunallahu wani’imal wakeel!”. The post has garnered over 1,500 views and 17 reposts, accompanied by expressions of grief and prayers...