On August 2, 2024, a news article went viral across social media with the headline “Nigeria had the best years under military, democracy made things worst – IBB” The statement was credited to the X (Twitter) handle of the former Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida. Claim: General Babangida said Nigeria had the best...
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FACT CHECK: How true is claim that military uploaded video of a community razed by soldiers?
Over the weekend, various accounts accused the Nigerian Military of uploading a video of soldiers burning down a community where some of their colleagues were killed as well as posting cryptic message “the audacity” via one of it’s Twitter (X) account. The various allegations emerged as a result of the killing of a Commanding Officer,...
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FACT CHECK: Was alleged ballot box snatcher gunned down in Anyingba, Kogi state?
On November 11, 2023, as the voting process started in the Kogi State governorship election CDD War Room received a claim that an alleged ballot box snatcher had been gunned down in Anyingba. We received a similar claim posted by a Facebook user. He said, “Anyigba ballot snatcher gunned down by military… now now …...
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FACT CHECK: How true is claim that heavy military presence is ploy to rig Imo governorship election?
Recently various videos depicting a convoy of military officers in Imo state began trending on messaging app Whatsapp. One of the videos shared was from Orsu local government area of the state. Various narratives have accompanied the viral video some of which are that the Imo Government allegedly invited the military to help it rig...