Key Points Former Anambra governor Willie Obiano posted a message denying death rumours. He said he was alive, hale and in excellent health today. Obiano’s post came after a viral red-screen post claiming his death that spread widely online. ValidUpdates contacted his…
Key Points A plain red-image post claiming former governor Willie Obiano has died circulated online on Friday. The graphic used bold white text to state his death and was shared widely on Facebook and WhatsApp. The claim moved quickly through…
Key Points Prophet Jeremiah Omotofufeyin said Charles Soludo would win on 7 November. His followers pointed to that claim after officials declared Soludo winner. The governor has been in headlines recently for other reasons. A recent Soludo sets release terms for…
Key Points Burna Boy (Damini Ogulu) is trending over a fresh claim today. A viral post says he will fund a new mega mosque in Africa. The same post also says he embraced Islam this week. It adds that he…
Key Points Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has denied a viral WhatsApp post that slammed Nigerian leaders for “negotiating with bandits.” The World Trade Organization chief said the message, which used her photo and a misspelt name, did not come from her.…
Key Points Media host Fegor Okonedo has raised a fresh claim. He suggests Mercy Eke’s Lamborghini came from a Delta politician. He points at Friday Osanebi in a chat on X. The post shows no proof for the bold charge.…
Key points A viral post claims Cardi B (Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar) visited R. AKelly (Robert Sylvester Kelly) in prison with a home-cooked meal. The tale spread fast on social apps this week. No trusted outlet has confirmed the visit so…
Key Points A viral post claims a court ordered Cardi B (Belcalis Almánzar) to leave her mansion and hand it to Offset (Kiari Kendrell Cephus). The claim is gaining reach across Facebook pages and groups. There is no confirmed court…
Key Points Davido (David Adedeji Adeleke) met Emmanuel Macron this week in Paris. Soon after, a viral claim said Macron approved CHIVIDO AIRLINE. Our checks show no official notice or licence details today. France issues airline approvals through aviation authorities…
Key Points A viral post claims Fat Joe (Joseph Antonio Cartagena) confessed. It says his wife left after their child’s Down syndrome diagnosis. It also adds a demand for half his property. The claim misstates remarks from his 2024 Club…