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2 days ago | factcheckhub.com | Abdullahi Muritala

A claim that Nigerian universities have completed two academic sessions without embarking on strike action has circulated online. The post was shared by an X user, @fattylincorn_01 with a claim that the feat was only possible under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Nigerian government. The post read: “For the first time in history, Universities completed 2 academic sessions without a single strike.

5 days ago | factcheckhub.com | Nurudeen Akewushola

A social media influencer, Rinu Oduala, has posted a photo showing rows of dilapidated housing structures alongside a claim that it depicts the current living conditions of Nigerian police officers.

1 week ago | factcheckhub.com | Abdullahi Muritala

The 2025 African Fact-Checking Awards, the continent’s longest-running celebration of fact-checking journalism, is now open to journalists, student journalists, and professional fact-checkers. Now in its 12th year, the awards honour those who promote accuracy and fight misinformation. “Their work is vital for transparency and trust,” said Hlalani Gumpo, Africa Check’s head of outreach. In 2024, the awards received 241 entries from 29 countries. Organisers expect even more this year.

1 week ago | factcheckhub.com | Abdullahi Muritala

An X user, @africanhub_, has shared images of buses alongside a claim that the Ibrahim Traoré-led military government of Burkina Faso recently purchased a new set of 115 buses. Three out of the four images show parked buses in green colour, while others were branded in yellow colour. The texts of the claim read thus:“A total of 115 brand-new buses have just landed in Burkina Faso, following a directive by President Ibrahim Traoré to upgrade urban transportation nationwide.

1 week ago | factcheckhub.com | Nurudeen Akewushola

A video showing a huge crowd protesting on streets has surfaced online with a claim that it depicts residents of Burkina Faso expressing support for the country’s military leader, Ibrahim Traoré. An X account, @Yamiakajones, posted the video with a caption thus Traoré: “Not even in a history of humans the world rallied behind one person like this……long live Ibrahim Traore.”The post has garnered over 850,000 views with more than 10,000 reposts and over 41,000 likes as of May 4, 2025.