Fact-checking seven claims about Nigeria’s ‘unemployment capital’
In a statement the main opposition party in Imo state, the Peoples Democratic Party, tore into the state leadership.
In a statement the main opposition party in Imo state, the Peoples Democratic Party, tore into the state leadership.
Nasir El-Rufai has frequently highlighted his state’s huge size as a major obstacle to tackling insecurity. But analysts are not convinced.
A leading gynaecologist says Nigeria fares poorly for maternal mortality and has the world’s highest abortion rates. Is he correct?
Niger state’s health commissioner said women in the state on average give birth to 7.5 children.
In 2021, we fact-checked dozens of claims that certain herbal mixtures could cure a range of diseases.
Every year we look into dozens of claims that affect the public debate. We rounded up 10 that touched on Africa’s largest economy.
As the world marks Human Rights Day on 10 December, Abubakar Malami claims the country has excelled in protecting journalists. Has it?
Nigeria’s Guardian newspaper recently painted an alarming picture of cardiovascular diseases in Africa’s most populous country. Is it right?
We checked 10 of his claims, ranging from Covid-19 vaccines, water access, insecurity and infrastructure in Nigeria.
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