Rivers Police debunk news of herdsmen attack, says viral video fake
The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed reports of a recent herdsmen attack circulating on social media, stating that the viral video is fake. Police confirmed that no such incident occurred and urged the public not to spread misinformation that could cause panic or unrest in the community. Authorities emphasized that the video in question […]
Police deny reported assassination attempt on Lt Ahmed Yerima’s life
The police have dismissed claims that there was an assassination attempt on the life of Lt. Ahmed Yerima. According to official sources, the reports circulating online are false and have been spread without verification. Authorities assured the public that Lt. Yerima is safe and continuing his duties without any threat to his life. Spokespersons emphasized […]
Anambra election: Army debunks viral video of involvement in electoral activities
The Nigerian Army has dismissed a viral video circulating online claiming that soldiers were used in the Anambra State election. The Army described the video as false and misleading, noting that it was created to cause confusion and raise tension during the electoral process. Officials emphasized that the military did not interfere in any part […]
‘Fake news threat to national stability’ – Sultan advocates social media regulation
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on the Federal Government to put measures in place to regulate social media, warning that the rapid spread of fake news poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s peace and stability. Speaking on Tuesday at the Northern Traditional Rulers Council General Assembly held in Birnin Kebbi, the […]
Soludo has no plans to fight Catholic priests after re-election – Mefor
The Anambra State Government has dismissed reports claiming that Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo plans to go after Catholic priests following his re-election. The Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, described the viral report as false, baseless, and malicious. In a press statement released on Tuesday, Mefor said the story being circulated by some bloggers was […]
Kwara Govt To Obi: Stop Spreading Fake News, No LG Under Bandits Attack
The Kwara State Government has dismissed claims that any part of the state is under attack by bandits, describing the statement allegedly made by Labour Party’s Peter Obi as false and misleading. In a statement issued in Ilorin, the government said there is no local government area currently facing bandit attacks in the state. Officials […]
I will be the one to bury my enemies – Veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu, debunks de@th rumour
Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has come forward to say that reports of his death are false. He called the stories untrue and misleading. The rumour started with a Facebook post claiming that Agu died after dealing with diabetes and having spine surgery. That post showed his pictures with the word “RIP” and caused alarm […]
Qatar denies imposing new visa restrictions on Nigerians
The Embassy of Qatar in Nigeria has dismissed online rumors that claimed the country has introduced tougher visa rules for Nigerians who want to travel. A ministry official told BBC Pidgin on Wednesday, September 10, that there are no new restrictions for Nigerians applying for visas to Qatar. This clarification comes after viral reports alleged […]
You lied, Obi never offered you anything – Journalist counters Adeyanju’s claims
A respected journalist, writer, and columnist, Ike Abonyi, has dismissed social activist Deji Adeyanju’s claim that Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, tried to bribe him for political support. Abonyi revealed that he personally attended the meeting between Obi and Adeyanju before the election, stressing that Adeyanju’s version of the story was completely false. […]
Lagos state police shuts down claim that a restaurant k!lls people and sell their body parts to its customers
The Lagos State Police Command has reacted to a viral video claiming that a restaurant on Airport Road, Lagos, was killing people and selling their body parts to customers. Police spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin described the allegations as completely false, stressing that the story was baseless and had no truth in it. He explained that […]