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Did Tukur Mamu Name Terrorists’ Sponsors?

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A post alleging that the Abuja-Kaduna train attack negotiator, Tukur Mamu, has named a former National Security Adviser (NSA), General Aliyu Gusau, and a former Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa, members of a syndicate sponsoring terrorism in Northern Nigeria has gone viral.

The post which quoted the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as the source of the story was posted on Facebook and other platforms. It had generated several comments and was shared over 100 times on Facebook alone as of the time of filing this report.

The now-viral post claiming that Mamu made the revelation during his interrogation by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) was also published by several blogs and online media outlets. *The claim is FALSE.

The Findings:

In verifying the claim, a Senior Editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said the story did not emanate from the agency. A double check on NAN’s platform also showed that it was not posted there.

Similarly the spokesperson for the DSS, Peter Afunanya, only said the outcome of the investigation it carried out on Tukur Mamu was mind-boggling. He did not disclose any names as claimed in the Facebook post.

It should also be noted that no reputable media platforms carried the story, either online or in print.

Conclusion: 

The claim that Tukur Mamu mentioned former NSA, Gen. Aliyu Gusau, and ex-governor, Alh. Attahiru Bafarawa as sponsor of terrorism is false.

 

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Is Peter Obi Planning to Leave ADC for NDC?

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A Facebook post claims that Peter Obi is planning to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to join the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).

Background

Peter Obi is a prominent Nigerian politician who served as Governor of Anambra State (2006–2014), was the vice-presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019, and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party Nigeria in 2023.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a registered political party in Nigeria, while the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) is a newly registered party by INEC.

To verify the claim:

We checked Peter Obi’s official social media accounts, no announcement of defection.

We also reviewed official communication from the African Democratic Congress,  no statement confirming any planned exit

We searched credible news platforms, no reports supporting the claim

The source, APGA Interactive Forum is known for misleading/unverified political posts.

What This Means

There is no verifiable evidence supporting the claim.

The information appears to be speculative or fabricated

The source lacks credibility

Verdict

False

There is no credible evidence that Peter Obi plans to leave the African Democratic Congress to join the Nigerian Democratic Congress.

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Is Viral Screenshot Claiming Donald Trump Criticised Bola Ahmed Tinubu real?

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A viral screenshot claims that Donald Trump posted on Truth Social criticising Bola Ahmed Tinubu for travelling to the UK during deadly attacks in Maiduguri.

Background

The claim surfaced after reported attacks in Maiduguri, where multiple locations were hit, leading to casualties.

Around the same time, the Nigerian Presidency announced Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled visit to the United Kingdom.

A screenshot allegedly showing Donald Trump reacting to the situation began circulating widely across social media.

Verification

We searched Donald Trump’s verified Truth Social account; no such post exists. We checked other official and affiliated platforms, no matching statement.

We reviewed credible news outlets, no report attributing such comments to Trump.

Response from Nigerian Presidency, confirmed the screenshot is fake just as presidential aide Sunday Dare publicly labelled it “Fake!!!”

What This Means

The screenshot is fabricated

No evidence it originated from any verified platform

Likely created to provoke political reactions and misinformation

Verdict

False

The viral screenshot claiming that Donald Trump criticised Bola Ahmed Tinubu is fake.

There is no record of such a post on Truth Social or any credible platform, and the Nigerian Presidency has officially debunked it.

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📰 Ep.117–WABMA Fake News Debunker;

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💥 Did U.S. Military Forces Arrive in Nigeria in February 2026, and are the claims in viral video true?

A video circulating online sparked major reactions, with many believing the United States had deployed troops for combat operations in Nigeria. But what’s the real story? —

Let’s look at the facts.👇
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