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Is it true, that the national grid collapsed eighteen times in 2022?
Is it true, that the national grid collapsed eighteen times in 2022?
FOLLOWING the collapse of Nigeria’s national electricity grid last week, a viral claim has circulated online.
The report published by Peoples Gazette, The Nigerian Voice, Newsonlineng, and The Paradise – all claimed that the national grid had collapsed eighteen times this year.
THE FINDINGS
According to the major newspapers in Nigeria, last Wednesday’s grid collapse was the sixth one this year (2022).
Premium Times, The Sun, and the Nigerian Tribune newspapers reported that the grid collapse that occurred on Wednesday was the 6th this year.
There is no evidence to support the claim made by the blogs that the grid had witnessed 18 collapses this year.
Also, before Wednesday’s collapse, a report by Ripples Nigeria, when the grid collapsed for the fifth time in June 2022, chronicled the timeline of the grid collapses as twice in March and twice again in April.
Conclusion
The claim that the national grid has collapsed 18 times this year is FALSE; as findings revealed that the grid had collapsed six times only this year.
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✴️ Ep.116– Does Viral Video Show a Market Between Congo and Gabon Where Parents Sell Their Children?
A viral video claims to show a “child market” between Congo and Gabon where parents allegedly sell their children. But is this true?
In this episode of WABMA Fake News Debunker (Ep. 116), we carefully examine the footage, verify available evidence, and separate fact from fiction.
🔍 What we investigated:
- The viral video and its visual details
- Reports from credible international media
- Data from global child-protection organizations
- Any evidence of a “child market” in the Congo–Gabon region
❌ Our Verdict: FALSE
There is no verified evidence that such a market exists. The viral video does not prove child trafficking and has been shared without proper context.
⚠️ Why this matters:
Misinformation like this spreads fear, reinforces harmful stereotypes, and distracts from real child protection issues.
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