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FACT-CHECK: Viral photo of clergyman praying by graveside misrepresented as 2025 'Christian genocide'

FACT-CHECK: Viral photo of clergyman praying by graveside misrepresented as 2025 ‘Christian genocide’

A viral image shared on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram shows a clergyman, said to be Reverend Dachomo, kneeling beside…
Tinubu

FACT CHECK: Was there really a Coup attempt against Tinubu in Nigeria?

Therefore, based on all available and verified information, the alleged coup attempt remains unsubstantiated.
Obi

FACT CHECK: Did Lagos really demolish Peter Obi’s brother’s house?

Currently, no independent evidence has surfaced to definitively link the Lagos State Government to the demolition. Meanwhile, the state’s commitment…
Niger

Fact Check: Has Niger withdrawn from Multinational Joint Task Force?

Niger remains a key player in the joint military efforts to combat terrorism in the region. The public is advised…
Did youth burn down Wike's house today?

Did youths burn down Wike’s house today?

Reports of violent protests and attacks on former Governor Nyesom Wike's residence in Rivers State have been circulating.

Former One Direction singer, Liam Payne jumps to death

English singer and former member of best selling famous boy band One Direction, Liam Payne, has died after falling from…
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Ragee: Multi-talented producer crossing boundaries through melody

After working on Grammy-nominated Davido’s fourth album, "Timeless," (Unavailable, Picasso) Ragee has not looked back.
Obi

FACT CHECK: Did Peter Obi lie when he said court granted Nnamdi Kanu bail?

Obi, therefore, lied that the court granted Kanu bail and also lied when he said the government of President Bola…
U.S. U.K and Canada issue security alerts to their citizens over the nationwide protest scheduled to take place across Nigeria from 1 August.

FACT CHECK: Has FG agreed on N155,000 minimum wage with labour unions?

Head of Information, NLC, Mr Benson Upah said that he was not aware of such development. Similarly, the Deputy President…
Suleman

FACT CHECK: Was it possible for the Biblical Paul to  contradict Jesus as insinuated by Johnson Suleman?

From the foregoing, it is clear that Johnson Suleman goofed in his insinuation that Paul could teach anything contrary to…
NYSC sets IT completion requirement for HND candidates

FACT CHECK: Will NYSC deploy members to Niger Republic?

By Folasade Akpan The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says there is no plan to deploy youth corps members to…
Police rescue wife of retired AIG Hakeem Odumosu who was abducted in her residence in Arepo area of Ogun State about a week ago

FACT CHECK: Did Tinubu appoint retired AIG Odumosu substantive EFCC Chairman?

A check shows that there was no official statement from the Federal Government announcing Odumosu as EFCC chairman.
Sanwo-Olu

FACT CHECK: Did Lagos State Government ban Eze Ndigbo titles?

The report that the Lagos State Government has banned all Eze Ndigbo titles in the state is false. It is…
Kidney disease

FACT CHECK: Does breaking fast with fizzy drinks cause kidney failure?

The claim that drinking cold soft drinks to break fast could lead to kidney failure is FALSE. The claim has become…
Presidency reacts to claim by ex- governor Nasir-El-Rufai that President Bola Tinubu will transmute to life president if re-elected in 2027

FACT CHECK: Did El-Rufai say Tinubu is old, tired and should retire?

The video has been trending online, with politicians and their supporters feasting on it and saying that even El-Rufai, an…
MURIC knocks CAN, speaks on 'fake Bishops'

FACT CHECK: Are bishops, pastors who attended Tinubu’s unveiling of Shettima fake?

The social media has been awashed with several unverified reports as to the identities of pastors, priests and bishops who…
St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, where the massacre occurred in June

Owo church attack: 40 slain victims for Mass burial Friday

Terrorists had invaded the St. Francis Church, Owo, Ondo State on June 5, 2022 and shot 40 worshippers dead during…
Emefiele: Ex-CBN director confirms receiving $2.5m as gift from $6.2m election money

FACT CHECK: Has Buhari sacked CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele?

On social media, Nigerians are happy about the rumoured sack of Emefiele even when there are no official sources to…

Fact check: Atiku caught lying about political races

The first known governorship election that Atiku contested was that of 1999, which he won. He made two attempts before…
Aiko Dangote

Did Dangote Refinery defraud Nigeria by selling 20% stake to NNPC at $2.76B?

Some Nigerians openly charged that the deal was fraudulent and that the NNPC overpaid for the 20 percent value of…
Putin

Fact Check: Did Putin ever say Africa is a cemetery?

In the false quote, Putin was quoted to have said: “When an African becomes rich, his bank accounts are in…
Gov. Sanwo-Olu

Fact Check: Did Sanwo-Olu disburse N450m to higher institutions for Peace Walk?

The unverified report was first published by one of the popular online platforms. After that, the blogs and other unpopular…
Apapa Port Rail

Fact Check: Amaechi flunks simple maths test on rail tracks completed

The rail tracks completed are 567Kms long, not close to 700, but even far from 600km. Itakpe-Warri is 225km. Lagos…
Boko Haram members who surrendered

Fact check: Have 13,243 Boko Haram fighters surrendered?

In the latest bulletin presented by Brigadier Bernard Onyeuko, spokesman of the Defence Headquarters, only 3,243 fighters have surrendered.

Fact Check: Did NYSC tell Corps members to prepare for ransom when kidnapped?

P.M.NEWS has found security advice in the pamphlet given to one of the corp members.
CJN Tanko Muhammad

Fact Check: What Nigerian judges, other office holders actually earn [Tables]

Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem may have been economical with the truth about the actual take-home pay of judicial officers, she may…
Ex-Aviation minister Hadi Sirika, others to be arraigned Thursday

Fact Check: Hadi Sirika claims Ethiopia earns its major income from Ethiopian Airline

Nigeria's minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika says Ethiopia relies mainly on its airlines as its major source of income. Is…
Naira strengthens further at official FX market

Fact Check: Did Buhari promise to make N1 equal $1?

Media adviser Femi Adesina denies Buhari administration made the promise to make Naira at par with Dollar. Did Buhari ever…
Abdulrasheed Bawa on whistleblowers

Fact Check: Was Bawa wrong in asking bankers make asset declaration?

Abdulrasheed Bawa, chairman of the EFCC gave bankers a warning shot about his agenda, compelling asset declaration in tune with…
Boko Haram terrorists

FACT CHECK:  Did Boko Haram terrorists seize Marte military base ?

Did Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists seize Nigeria's military base in Marte, Borno state and capture Nigerian troops as widely reported?
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