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Explainer: The Controversy Surrounding School Closures for Ramadan in Northern Nigeria
By Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Last week, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, and Bauchi State governments ordered the closure of all schools during the holy…
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Fact-Check: Did Folorunso Alakija Go Blind?
By: Sultan UsmanClaim:A viral social media post claims that Nigerian billionaire Folorunso Alakija has gone blind.Verdict:Unconfirmed. There is no credible…
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Fact-check: Is Aliko Dangote Giving Out ₦105,000 as Ramadan Cash Blessings?
By: Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Claim:A viral post has been circulating on social media, claiming that Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is giving…
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Beware! National Population Commission Is Not Recruiting ad-hoc Staff Yet
By: Sultan UsmanClaim:National Population Commission (NPC) recruiting ad-hoc staff for the 2025 Population and Housing Census.Verdict: MisleadingFull Text:A viral advertisement…
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Facts Are the Foundation of a Healthy Society, They Are Not Mere Opinions –FactCheckAfrica
In today’s interconnected world, where information spreads rapidly across various platforms, the integrity of facts has never been more critical.…
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Fact-check: Did Trump Order the Sale of African Leaders’ Properties and Deportation of Their Children?
BY: Mustapha LawalCLAIM: A viral Facebook post claims that U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the sale of properties owned by…
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Africa’s Youth Protests: Battling Misinformation in the Fight for Change
BY: Mustapha LawalIn the past year, the African continent has witnessed a surge in protests, with young people leading the…
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The Unseen Borders: A Journey Through the World of Visas (Part 2)
By: Sultan Usman Visa on Arrival: A Welcome Gesture or Backdoor Bureaucracy?In an era of increasing globalization, visa policies play…
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Fact-Check: False, Lagos Speaker Has Not Resigned as Speculated
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya ClaimUnconfirmed news making the rounds suggests that the newly elected speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly,…
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Fact-Check: Deception Disguise as Opportunity – How ‘Akomo Allwe’ Uses Fake Job Ads to Lure Job Seekers into Network Marketing
By: Abdulraheem MuhammedClaimA social media user with the Facebook account Akomo Allwe is posting job advertisements in different Facebook groups,…
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