Nigeria, July 6 -- Claim: A drone shot shared by X user @VoiceOfIgbo claimed to show infrastructural developments in Owerri, the capital of Imo State in South-East Nigeria.

Verdict: False! The video was not recorded in Owerri but in Umuahia, the capital of neighbouring Abia State. Reverse image search and watermark analysis confirm the actual location and source.

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On 13 June, 2025, X user @VoiceOfIgbo shared a 40-second drone-shot video, claiming it shows infrastructural development in Owerri, the capital of Imo State.

"Show me any drone view from the Southwest state capital that will beat this. This, Owerri, Imo State in Igbo land," the X user wrote.

Captured from an aerial perspective, the video showcased modern infrastruc...