Over the weekend, viral images and videos from Kano state showed protesters carrying flags that appeared to be Russian. This sparked controversy, with various persons condemning their action. One of those who weighed in on the issue is the former presidential aide Bashir Ahmed. Various media outlets reported the action with many reports attributing the flags...
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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: Does video show stacks of printed naira notes in a warehouse in Northern Nigeria?
Over the week, a video circulated across various social media pages with the caption, “This is Nigeria 🇳🇬. Stack of newly printed Naira =N= found in a big warehouse in Northern Nigeria 🇳🇬” This comes amidst the continuous skyrocket of prices of goods and services across the country. Claim: Video shows stack of printed naira...
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All We Know About Abba Kabir-led Government Demolition Spree in Kano
On May 29, 2023, the newly sworn-in Kano governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party (NNPP) made some announcements in his inaugural speech. The highlight of the announcement was the immediate demolition of illegal structures erected within some identified public places in Kano state. Corroborating the stance of the government, the newly...