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First up – Is INEC conducting house-to-house voter registration in Northern Nigeria?
A VIRAL photo of a woman who appears to be undergoing biometric capturing in front of her residence has surfaced online with a claim that it shows an officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducting voter’s registration for the woman.
The photo is circulating following allegations on social media that the INEC is conducting house-to-house voter registration for citizens in Nigeria’s Northern region unlike what’s obtainable in other parts of the country where citizens jostle for registration at INEC-approved centers only.
THE FINDINGS
When the image was subjected to multiple reverse image searches, the results show that the photo did not originate from any credible media platform.
Also, using some keywords on the Google search engine, the result shows that no credible media platform reported that the INEC conducted or is conducting house-to-house voter registration in any part of the country.
When contacted the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi clarified that the claim is false.
“Our officials do not and cannot embark on a house-to-house distribution of PVCs. That is against our official policy,” he said.
Conclusion
The claim that INEC is conducting house-to-house voter registration in Northern Nigeria is FALSE; as the INEC debunked the claim while further findings show that no credible media platform reported such exercise
Next stop, How factual is a photo of Kwankwaso’s supporters as he visits’ Gombe state?
A Twitter user, Engr Musa Jameel, with the username @jameel2024, who shared the image on Twitter on July 2, 2022, claimed that the picture is that of the crowd that welcomed Kwankwaso to Gombe State.
Verification
Although Kwankwaso visited Gombe state on Saturday, July 2, to commission the Gombe State party office of the NNPP, according to the Independent newspaper’s report, the image shared to show forth the crowd that welcomed him is, however, old.
A Google Reverse Image Search conducted on the image revealed that it has been on the internet since 2018.
Further findings revealed that the photo is that of the crowd that thronged the venue where Kwankwaso declared the presidential bid in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital on August 29, 2018.
The claim that the photo showed the crowd that welcomed Kwankwaso to Gombe State is MISLEADING; the photo is of the crowd that thronged the Abuja venue where Kwankwaso declared his presidential bid on August 29, 2018.
Did PDP sack Iyorchia Ayu as its national chairman?
Recently, a news report circulated online with a claim that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),has sacked Senator Iyorchia Ayu as its National Chairman.
A Twitter user, LMAN with the username @L_man__, claimed that the PDP has sacked the party chairman for misappropriation.
He added that the party has appointed its Deputy National Chairman (North), Umar Damagum as its acting chairman.
PDP’s national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, in a statement revealed that he is currently on a two-week leave and It was in that acting capacity thatDamagum presided over the inauguration of the Osun State Gubernatorial Campaign Council, headed by the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, H.E. Douye Diri.
Conclusion
The claim that the PDP has sacked Senator Iyorchia Ayu as its national chairman and appointed Umar Damagum in his place is FALSE; as findings show that Damagum was acting in the party’s chairmanship capacity, while Ayu was away on leave.
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On Easter Monday evening, social media lit up with somber news: Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi is dead.
The tributes came swiftly. Condolences poured in.
But… was it true?
The rumour started on Nairaland, one of Nigeria’s most active online forums. A user identified as stabilizer posted:
“He died few mins ago… Details to be made public very soon. May his soul rest in perfect peace.”
Within minutes, the story spread like wildfire — across X (formerly Twitter), WhatsApp groups, and Facebook pages. A beloved national icon, gone?
Except… he wasn’t.
No reputable news outlet carried the report. Not a single verified platform confirmed it. And by dawn on Tuesday, the man himself had responded — personally.
In a one-minute Instagram video posted on April 22, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey looked straight at the camera and said:
“I AM ALIVE!!!!!”
Then he did what he’s done best for over six decades — he sang.
🎶 “It is fake news… Satan, you don lose o… Na lie lie you dey talk…” 🎶
The video was clear, candid, and unmistakably real.
His personal assistant, Mr. Tope Olukole, also told TVC News that the rumour was false and that the 82-year-old icon was alive and well.
Leading dailies such as Punch confirmed the story under the headline:
“I’m Alive – Ebenezer Obey Debunks Death Rumour.”
This isn’t the first time the legendary Juju maestro has been the subject of a death hoax. As one of Nigeria’s most revered musical elders, he’s long been a target of false reports — often triggered by his visible aging or prolonged absence from public events.
Conclusion
The viral claim that Ebenezer Obey is dead is FALSE.
The man is very much alive — and still singing.
They say it’s the miracle mix your doctor won’t tell you about…
Apple cider vinegar.
Lemon juice. Ginger. Garlic.
Blend it all, take a few spoonfuls daily, and—just like that—your heart’s blood vessels will “naturally open,” making surgeries like angioplasty and bypass completely unnecessary.
Or so the viral posts claim. Shared thousands of times in Southern, Eastern, and Western Africa and beyond, the promise is simple, seductive—and dangerous.
But does it hold up under the weight of medical science?
Let’s investigate.
First, what exactly is this life-saving surgery people are being told they no longer need?
Angioplasty is a medical procedure where doctors use a small balloon-tipped catheter to open blocked heart arteries. It restores blood flow and can prevent a fatal heart attack. The American Heart Association says it’s often used when blockages cause serious chest pain or pose a life-threatening risk.
Bypass surgery goes even further. Surgeons take blood vessels from other parts of the body to reroute blood around dangerously narrowed or blocked arteries. It’s a major operation—three to six hours long—but often life-saving.
Now, could a simple kitchen remedy really replace all that?
The Facebook posts are loud and confident. They insist that a blend of apple cider vinegar, lemon, ginger, and garlic can “open the veins of the heart.” But here’s the truth, according to Africa Check who interviewed several medical experts:
Professor Akanmu Sulaimon, a respected haematologist at the University of Lagos, calls it what it is: “Bogus.”
Dr. Anisuiba Benedict, a cardiologist at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, agrees: “Such a combination does not open veins in the heart.”
In short: There’s no scientific evidence that this mixture can dissolve plaque or unclog arteries. The idea isn’t just incorrect—it’s dangerously misleading.
So, what really protects your heart?
Not a homemade potion, but long-term habits backed by science:
✔️ Eat more fruits and vegetables
✔️ Exercise regularly
✔️ Monitor your blood pressure
✔️ Avoid tobacco
✔️ Limit alcohol
✔️ Manage stress
The British Heart Foundation and cardiologists worldwide agree: these are the things that make a real difference.
Conclusion
The claim that a mix of vinegar, lemon, ginger, and garlic can “open the veins of the heart” and replace medical procedures is completely false.
These posts are not harmless. They can delay proper treatment, put lives at risk, and feed the myth that serious medical conditions can be cured with kitchen cabinet concoctions.
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