Category: TNG investigations
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FACT-CHECK: Did aliens invade Katsina state?
A video showing the living skeletal structure of a strange creature has caused apprehension among residents of Katsina state. The 60 seconds clip showed the skeletal creature which partly resembled a man but had two horns, standing on two feet by the side of a main road in a desert-like environment. It stood upright and…
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Special Report: How alleged leaked phone call highlights political significance of religion in Nigeria
Religion has unwittingly been incorporated into Nigeria’s practice of democracy and has become one of the most important sources of polarization in the country’s politics.
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Analysis: Multiple petitions could force U.S. to impose visa ban on MC Oluomo
With over 22, 000 signatories to petitions asking the United States to place a travel ban on Musiliu Akinsanya aka Mc Oluomo, for inciting violence during the just concluded general elections in Nigeria, the U.S. may be poised for action. According to a petition titled: “Musiliu Akinsanya aka Mc OluOmo incites violence and needs to…
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FACTCHECK: Did thugs attack and inflict injuries on Olumide Oworu?
Popular actor and candidate of the Labour Party (LP) gunning for the Surulere LGA I constituency seat, Olumide Oworu said his campaign team was attacked by thugs who ambushed them at Iponri, Surulere on Thursday. Oworu who is popularly known for his role as ‘Tari’ in the Africa Magic series ‘The Johnsons”, is fiercely contending…
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SPECIAL REPORT: The unending reign of terror in southern Kaduna
“Marauding Fulani herdsmen and other unchecked terrorist groups have continued to wreak havoc on defenseless villagers, killing at least 345 people in Southern Kaduna since January 2022”. A fresh wave of deadly attacks in the southern part of Kaduna State has led to the death of local residents of Ungwan Wakili community in Zango Kataf…
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Naira redesign: Nigerians lose money, disquiet over CBN’s silence on court ruling
During a recent trip from Delta State to Lagos State, Onajite Umukoro, who travelled with a popular transport line said she had to part with an extra N2, 000 because she did not have cash and opted to pay for her journey electronically. “I was told that the trip would cost N12, 000 if I…
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I lost on twitter but won in real life, Akin Alabi says after winning N1million bet
The federal lawmaker representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency in Oyo State Akin Alabi, is in celebratory mood after he won a second term in the just concluded elections, following a poor rating on social media. Reacting to his victory after the announcement on Monday, Alabi said: “I lost on twitter. I won in real life. There…
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2023 presidential election: See how your favourite party is faring
Nigeria held its presidential and parliamentary elections over the weekend and results pouring in indicate that the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) is in a clear lead ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced results in…
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FACT-CHECK: Did the Nigeria police gun down ballot snatchers during Saturday’s polls?
A video has gone viral showing gunmen arriving at a polling unit on motorbikes to cause disruption to ongoing election. The masked men scared everyone away as they brandished their riffles and went on to destroy the mounter polling booths and election materials. Moments afterwards, gunshots were heard as a team of policemen closed in…
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Analysis: How Nigerians defied several obstacles to vote
Nigerians on Saturday displayed sheer patriotism and courage as they defied several obstacles to choose their next president and representatives at the National Assembly. In more than 60 per cent of polling units across the country, election officials and materials came late, but citizens remained resolutely patient and ensured that they contributed to the history…