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 SHIELD: Ministerial Appointments And The Constitutional Requirements
57 days after being sworn in, Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s president is yet to submit a list of ministerial nominees to the Senate for ratification. The absence of the much-awaited list has triggered a flurry of speculations and hints among citizens eagerly anticipating the appointment of key officials in the administration. Amidst the anticipation, there have...
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FACT CHECK: Does this video show Rivers PDP endorsing Peter Obi?
On February 1, 2023, a Twitter user shared a video alongside a claim that River state PDP has endorsed Peter Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party for the 2023 presidential election. The video, which has been viewed by over 400,000 accounts at the time of this report, was shared alongside the caption: “Breaking: River...