The dangers in mixing toilet cleaner with bleach
Few weeks ago, Eniola Oyemolade, a journalist, decided to get creative while cleaning, by mixing a toilet cleaner and a…
True! Consuming rotten tomatoes may cause liver cancer
CLAIM: A Facebook user claims that the consumption of rotten tomatoes, popularly known as Esa in South-West Nigeria, can cause…
Federal Civil Service Commission not recruiting as claimed in viral WhatsApp message
CLAIM: A viral post on WhatsApp is asking Nigerians to apply for the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) vacancies via…
No evidence Arab League sent warning message to FG on Biafra movement
CLAIM: A Twitter user claims that the Arab League of Nations sent a warning message to the Nigerian government on…
Twitter did not ban Buhari as claimed in Trump’s viral statement
CLAIM: The former President of the United States, Donald Trump, in a congratulatory message to Nigeria over the recent Twitter…
FACT CHECK: Did UNICEF say blocking children’s access to pornography constitute human rights’ infringement?
CLAIM 1: A Twitter user claims UNICEF said any efforts to block children from accessing pornography might infringe their human…
FACT CHECK: NIN policy HAS NOT reduced kidnapping, banditry
CLAIM: Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, said the introduction of National Identification Number (NIN) into SIM card…
FACT CHECK: 2018 photograph recycled as recent military attack in Abia State
CLAIM: Nigerian Army killed and dragged an Igbo man at Urata Junction in Aba, Abia State. VERDICT: The picture showing…
No! TETFund not offering Nigerian students N20,000 grant
CLAIM: A website claims that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is offering Nigerian students N20,000 grant. This is being…
Beware! Website asking Nigerians to apply for COVID-19 relief fund is fraudulent
CLAIM: A post on WhatsApp is asking Nigerians to apply for COVID-19 relief fund provided by the Federal Government. VERDICT: FALSE.…
Fake website asking N-Power candidates to verify if they have been shortlisted for N30,700 grant
CLAIM: A viral post on WhatsApp is asking N-Power candidates to verify if they have been shortlisted to receive ₦30,700…
Website asking Nigerians to verify NIN-SIM status is fraudulent
CLAIM: A viral post on WhatsApp is asking Nigerians to verify their NIN-SIM status via a website VERDICT: NIN-SIM verification…
TRUE! Disproportionate use of this ingredient in hair dye can make your head, face swell
CLAIM 1: P-phenylenediamine (PPD) in hair dye causes head swelling VERDICT: TRUE! P-phenylenediamine causes irritation and head swelling. CLAIM 2:…
2019 report recirculated to fuel Atiku/Buhari presidential election rivalry – and many fell for it
CLAIM: INEC presiding officers made confession on electronic transmission of 2019 presidential election results VERDICT: TRUE! But report is from…
Police chief’s claim that Nigeria Police is least corrupt agency false
CLAIM: Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, said police is the least corrupt government agency in Nigeria.…
Beware! Scam registration for N20000 COVID-19 funds may expose you to wire fraud
CLAIM: A post on WhatsApp is offering N20000 COVID-19 funds. VERDICT: FALSE. Registration may expose you to BVN /wire fraud.…
Fake website claims Nigerian govt is giving out N3 million Youth Investment Fund
CLAIM: The federal government is giving out N3m grants to Nigerians. VERDICT: FALSE FULL STORY: A viral post on WhatsApp…
NO! N-Power has not shortlisted successful applicants
CLAIM: A viral post on WhatsApp claims successful N-Power applicants have been shortlisted. VERDICT: FALSE! Based on these findings and response…
FACT CHECK: Disinfectant tag, Air doctor CANNOT protect you against COVID-19
CLAIM: Air Doctor contains sodium chlorite which helps in prevention of COVID-19 VERDICT: FALSE FULL STORY: A post on some…
FACT CHECK: Holding breath for 10 seconds or more without coughing NOT COVID-19 test
CLAIM: Holding breath for 10 seconds or more without coughing or feeling discomfort is a sure COVID-19 test VERDICT: FALSE…
