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FACT-CHECK: No, Nigeria Has Not Enacted A New ‘2025 Cybercrimes Act’; Viral Post Contains Fabricated Penalties

David Ojumoola07 mins

Claim A viral online post entitled “LEGAL NOTICE – 2025 CYBERCRIMES ACT NOW IN FORCE” claims that the National Assembly has officially enacted a new piece of legislation called the Cybercrimes Act 2025. The WhatsApp broadcast lists seven key digital offenses and matching punishments, including up to 5 years imprisonment for unauthorised phone access, up…

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FACT CHECK: Claim That APC Is Throwing Bread To Residents Of Ekiti Is FALSE

Williams Osewezina05 mins

Screenshot of claim posted an Instagram page – northernmagazine_ Claim On June 19, a video surfaced online of a campaign team of one of the parties running for the governorship position in the Ekiti State Governorship Election. A claim in the caption of the video states: “😮 APC Campaign Truck Seen Throwing Bread To Residents…

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