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How Instablog Misled Nigerians on Sports Betting Issue – CDD
A viral post by Instablog, a popular gossip blog, claimed that the House of Representatives is about to stop sports...
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Fact Check: Did EFCC Discover $800 Million At Ikpeazu’s Home?
An image circulating on social media platforms claims that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) discovered 800 million dollars...
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FACT CHECK: Did Protesters Storm Emir of Ilorin’s Palace?
A video circulating on social media platforms claims that protesters stormed the Emir of Ilorin’s palace in Kwara state, Nigeria,...
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FACT CHECK: Does This Mansion Belong To Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed
An image of an uncompleted mansion, circulating on social media, claims that it belongs to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed....
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Fact Check: Is The Video Showing Helicopter Crash that killed Wigwe True?
Claim: A video circulating on social media shows the scene of the helicopter crash that killed the CEO of Access...
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CDD Fact Checked How Report On EFCC And Church Sparked Outrage On Social MediaÂ
A news report by The Punch Newspaper claiming that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is going after a...
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FACT CHECK: Is The FG Converting $30bn Domiciliary Deposits To Naira?
A viral claim on social media alleges that the Federal Government (FG) is considering a policy that will result in...
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