By Pascal Ibe A claim is currently trending in many WhatsApp groups that Catholic priest named Fr Jude Obasi, who from Afikpo in Ebonyi State, wedded his long time lover on May 25,2024 (last Saturday). Shared in many WhatsApp groups on Monday with a photo, the writer stated, “This is Reverend Father Jude Obasi who […]
By Pascal Ibe Claim A Facebook user, Ebonyi Son claimed that the Nigerian government has banned Tapswap crypto-mining app. Verdict This is Misleading. In a statement by Tapswap, the restriction suffered by Nigerians was as a result of the verification requirement implemented to counter DDoS attacks originating from the region. Full Text A self acclaimed […]
By Pascal Ibe A short video of President Bola Tinubu stating that there’s no other way he can assist Nigerians, has gone viral in some WhatsApp groups since Monday. In an address, the president noted that as result of hike in price of petrol, the cost of food has gone up, businesses and household struggles. […]
By Pascal Ibe Claim WhatsApp users shared a write up that ex EFCC chairman, Nuhu Ribadu listed president Tinubu and four other ex governors as most corrupt in 2006. Verdict This is Misleading. Although, Nuhu Ribadu listed Orji Kalu’s administration in Abia as State with most corruption cases at that time, there’s no where […]
By Pascal Ibe Claim A YouTube channel named Investigativenews posted video where a US lawmaker condemned bill to buy and sell human beings. The YouTube link to this video was also circulated in many WhatsApp groups few days ago. Verdict This claim is Misleading. In that video, Walter Hudson, member of the Republican Party of […]
By Pascal Ibe @Possible001, an X user and supporter’ of ex governor Nyesom Wile of Rivers State, on Tuesday claimed that the Economy And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently declared the current Rivers State governor, Siminayi Fubara wanted over N435 billion fraud. This is coming after the political feud between governor Fubara and Wike escalated […]
By Pascal Ibe Claim Many WhatsApp users claimed that video of Chinese man beating black men occurred in Nigeria. Verdict: This claim is unproven. A journalist named Dom Lucre , who posted this viral video first on X on 2nd May 2024, didn’t disclose the exact country the incident happened. Full Text Many Nigeria WhatsApp […]
TBy Pascal Ibe Claim The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, claimed no journalist has been incarcerated under Bola Tinubu administration. Verdict This is False. The incident of Editor of FirstNews, Segun Olatunji, who was abducted in March 2024 and held for two weeks by the military, is one controversial incident under president […]
By Pascal Ibe Claim A Facebook user, Obey Godwin Boss claimed top football legends and some world leaders contributed to the funeral of late Samuel Eto’o’s late father. Verdict This is False. The claim cannot be found anywhere as no reputable news organization in Cameron, Africa reported such. Full Text A Facebook user, Obey Godwin Boss last […]
By Pascal Ibe Claim During an interview, a journalist cornered Bill Gates, where he was confronted with accusations of stealing Microsoft and making billions from unapproved COVID-19 vaccines. Verdict This is FALSE. Our findings showed that It was an edited video shared on social media. Full Text A Facebook user named Prince Marvelous Patrick posted […]
