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FACT CHECK: Did Tinubu kick against Jonathan’s subsidy removal announcement in 2012?

A broadcast circulating on WhatsApp claims that President Bola Tinubu kicked against former President Goodluck Jonathan for removing petrol subsidy…

2 years ago

FACT CHECK: Searchlight on FG’s ’16th democratically elected President’ claim on Twitter

On Friday, May 26, 2023, the Federal Government of Nigeria had claimed the incoming administration is the "nation's 16th elected…

2 years ago

FACT CHECK: Did Obi request 7 weeks from Tribunal to produce witnesses?

A report had claimed the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Saturday, May 20, demanded seven weeks to…

2 years ago

FACT CHECK: Did Pastor Adeboye say Tinubu will fix Nigeria with God’s help?

A Nigerian popular newspaper (not Tribune) reported General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye,…

2 years ago

FACT CHECK: Is Victor Osimhen first Nigerian to clinch Serie A title?

CLAIM: A recent post on a Nigerian-owned newspaper (not Tribune) claimed Napoli talisman, Victor Osimhen is the first Nigerian player…

2 years ago

FACT CHECK: Searchlight on Abike Dabiri’s Sudan claims on Twitter

On Monday, April 24, 2023, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, made some…

2 years ago

FALSE! Yoruba not an official language in Brazil

Claim: A national newspaper and multiple online platforms claim Brazil has adopted Yoruba as its official language and that the…

3 years ago

Viral voice note on WhatsApp billing false

Claim: A viral WhatsApp voice note, purportedly made by the director and CEO of WhatsApp, claims users will have to…

4 years ago

Viral fake post claims Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp will be inaccessible for seven days

Claim: A Facebook post screenshot, purportedly from the verified handle of Mark Zuckerberg, claims Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger will…

4 years ago

This claim that Abba Kyari has been exonerated is false

CLAIM: Several Facebook posts claim the suspended Deputy Police Commissioner, Abba Kyari, has been exonerated and will soon assume his…

4 years ago

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