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FACT CHECK: Were protesters in Kano holding the Russian flag?

FACT CHECK: Were protesters in Kano holding the Russian flag?

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 Senate President Akpabio say, “You can protest but we will be eating?”

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...