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Atiku’s claims on military honour and firearms at CADETN event false

By Emmanuel Oluwadola Claim: Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, alleged on X that Seyi Tinubu, the President’s son, was accorded a military guard of honour during an event organised by the Community Auxiliary Development for Effective Transformation Network…

Did Nigeria generate 6,000MW electricity by December 2024 as promised?

By Saheed Ibrahim Claim: Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, stated that the Federal Government would increase electricity generation to 6,000 megawatts (MW) by December 2024. Full Text For many years, Nigeria has struggled with an unreliable power supply. This…

Scrolling into darkness: How social media fuels mental health struggles

Social media offers a world of connection, but for many young people like Omowumi, James, and Tunde, it casts a shadow over their mental health. From feelings of inadequacy to the lure of cybercrime, their stories reveal the hidden cost…

Fact-check: Was Lagos built with groundnut revenue from North as claimed on X?

The claim that Lagos State was built with groundnut revenue from Northern Nigeria is false; its development resulted from its strategic coastal location, trade, colonial influence, and migration.

Shattering the chains: A path to ending gender-based violence in Nigeria

The annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a conscious effort to end GBV globally, aimed at raising awareness and mobilising action to eliminate violence against women and girls in all its forms. “It's a reminder that violence…

CSDI shines with six awards at CJID’s 10th Anniversary

Storytellers from the Centre for Storytelling and Development Initiative (CSDI) have distinguished themselves at the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development’s (CJID) 10th Anniversary, winning six prestigious awards across multiple categories. The awards were presented during CJID’s Dinner and Awards…
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