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: Human Rights
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FACT CHECK: Did Nigeria Sign An LGBTQ Agreement As Part of the Samoa Deal?
On July 4th, 2024, the claim that the Nigerian Government had signed an agreement legalising LGBTQ practices in the country went viral on social media, especially on X (formerly Twitter). The claim circulated widely, following a report by Daily Trust Newspaper titled “LGBTQ: Nigeria signs $150 billion Samoa deal.” Also, an article by a Lagos-based...
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FACT CHECK: Was Simon Ekpa on the cover of a Finnish Magazine as claimed on X?
An X (formerly Twitter) user claimed that Biafran separatist agitator and former spokesperson of the proscribed group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was featured on a Finish magazine. The user stated that Finland as a nation which fought for independence put Ekpa on the magazine cover thus insinuating that Ekpa was not a criminal...
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FACT CHECK: Are these claims regarding Putin and Africa true?
A Tiktok account with over 100 thousand likes and 17 thousand followers made a reaction video in which certain statements were made regarding the bilateral relationship between Russia and African countries. In the video, the claim was made that Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, has issued visa free entrance to anyone who is in possession...
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FACT CHECK: Did the Lagos State Police Commissioner Lead Protest?
A few hours ago, on February 27, 2024, an image circulated on social media suggesting that the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State led an ongoing protest in the state. Initially shared by the Daily Trust, a prominent newspaper, the image was accompanied by the caption “Lagos State Commissioner leading the protest along Awolowo Way,...
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FACT CHECK: Did Kogi State Traders Protest Against Tinubu’s Government
During the week, social media and the internet have been afloat with reports of protests against hardship from the government of President Tinubu of Nigeria. According to the trending reports, the protest was carried out by market women and men who protested the increasing prices of goods which has also affected patronage of their businesses. ...
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Did the Fulani Nationalist Movement (FUNAM) issue a war statement?
Recently, a statement attributed to the Fulani Nationalist Movement (FUNAM) went viral on social media. The purported signatories, Umar Amir Shehu and Badu Salisu Ahmadu, issued threats and warnings of imminent dangers, if the President Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo who was recently arrested is not released. The statement also hinted at potential bombings...
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FACT CHECK: Did 15 Saudi Arabia Mercenaries Arrive Imo State to Fight Biafra Liberation?
Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the separatist and proscribed group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has claimed that approximately 15 mercenaries from the Middle East have entered Imo State with the intention of manipulating the elections. This claim follows closely on the heels of his recent assertion of a self-declared lockdown in the...
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Shin akwai wata sabuwar doka ta ‘yan sanda a Najeriya da ta hana mutum fiye da biyu tafiya a lokaci guda?
Wani mai amfani da shafin sada zumunta na Twitter yayi ikrarin cewa wata sabuwar doka ta ‘yan sanda a Najeriya ta hana mutum fiye da biyu, musamman ma maza, tafiya akan titi a lokaci guda. “Allah ya so ni kadai na nake yawo na kwanan nan. Sabida ya kamata a bincike wannan sabuwar doka ta...
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FACT CHECK: Is there a new Nigeria police law that forbids walking in groups?
A Twitter user has claimed that there is a new Nigeria Police law that forbids more than two persons, especially males, from walking together. “Thank God I move alone these days. Cos this new police law that forbid more than two people(male) moving together in broad daylight needs to be thoroughly studied.” This was in...
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