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Misinformation
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Blogger confesses to creating fake stories regarding Governor Soludo and his son
Ejike Ofoegbu, a blogger who published false stories about Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his son, has issued a formal apology after admitting the claims were fabricated for online traffic.
Content Creator Retracts False Claims Regarding Governor Soludo’s Son
Ejike Ofoegbu, publisher of Igbo Time Magazine, has publicly apologized after admitting to creating fake videos impersonating Governor Chukwuma Soludo's son, Ozonna.
NELFUND Refutes False Reports Regarding Student Loan Maintenance Payments
NELFUND has officially rejected claims that federal student upkeep payments for the 2025/2026 session have been suspended, dismissing the viral social media document as fake.
Osun Gubernatorial Election: INEC Calls on Journalists to Tackle Misinformation
INEC has cautioned journalists against spreading misinformation ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election, emphasizing the need for rigorous fact-checking and official verification to maintain democratic integrity.
LASEMA Refutes Claims of Additional Building Collapse in Lagos
LASEMA has officially debunked rumors of a second building collapse in Alakija, Lagos, after an on-site investigation found no such incident occurred.
Kebbi State Government Denies Claims of Emerging Terrorist Factions
Kebbi State officials have categorized reports of a new terrorist group as false, identifying the suspects instead as a cybercrime syndicate.
Kebbi Information Commissioner Debunks Insurgency Rumors
Kebbi State Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed, has dismissed reports of a new insurgency group and false claims of high child mortality, attributing the misinformation to political adversaries.
Ogun State Government Refutes Claims of Forced Submission to Governor Abiodun
Ogun State officials have dismissed viral allegations that cabinet members are required to prostrate before Governor Dapo Abiodun, calling the reports malicious and factually incorrect.
FCT Police dismiss manipulated video of Peter Obi and launch inquiry
The FCT Police Command has labeled a widely shared, edited video of Peter Obi as misleading, confirming it was created from a 2024 incident involving a party leadership dispute, and has ordered an official investigation.
Ogun Government Denies Claims of Officials Prostrating Before Governor Abiodun
The Ogun State Government has labeled as false and malicious the viral claims that its officials are coerced into prostrating before Governor Dapo Abiodun.