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Misinformation
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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.
Bayelsa Police Apprehend University Student for Spreading False Bandit Attack Claims
Bayelsa police have arrested a university student, Promise Etete, for circulating a fake report regarding a bandit invasion and kidnapping, which triggered widespread panic and disrupted local activities.
Bayelsa Police Apprehend Man for False Bandit Alarm and Monarch’s Son for Attempted Murder
Bayelsa authorities have arrested Promise Etete for spreading false rumors of a bandit attack and Ibobuminaten Oweifa for the alleged attempted murder of a man in Okodi community.
Ashleigh Plumptre Addresses False Claims Regarding WAFCON Exclusion
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has dismissed viral claims of her exclusion from the WAFCON squad, identifying the source as a fraudulent, verified Facebook page and urging fans to ignore misinformation.
Anambra Police Dismiss Rumors of Military Helicopter Activity
Anambra Police have debunked viral social media claims regarding a military helicopter dropping objects in the state, labeling the reports as false alarms.