Fact Check
An independent fact-checking platform working to produce fact-check reports around electoral activities, issues in government, accountability in governance, climate and conflicts in Africa. Our aim is to enhance information accuracy and combat misinformation across Africa.
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Again! Viral WhatsApp Message Falsely Claims Users Must Share a Disclaimer to Protect their Photos and Avoid Message Charges
BY: Habeeb Adisa Claim: A message circulating widely on WhatsApp claims that a new policy will allow the platform to…
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FACT-CHECK: Old Indian Video Recycled, Used to Depict Destruction of Solar Panels in Sokoto, Nigeria
BY: Eniola Amadu Claim: Village residents in Sokoto state, Nigeria, destroy solar panels believed to have “blocked the rain from…
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FACT-CHECK: No, Inspector-General of Police Has Not Removed Osun Commissioner of Police Ahead of Governorship Election
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has removed the Osun State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan,…
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FACT-CHECK: Is Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya the First NBA President-elect to Visit a Sitting Nigerian President?
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim: Following her courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, NBA President-elect…
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FACT-CHECK: Nigerian Army Shares Old Video as Proof of Killing ‘ISWAP Terrorist’— Claims it Killed Same Terrorist Twice in 2019 and 2026
BY: ‘Kunle Adebajo Screenshot of the Nigerian Army post on X containing the misleading claim. In a statement released on…
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FACT-CHECK: Did Aliko Dangote Say Peter Obi Can Transform Nigeria Through Prudent Governance?
BY: Shero Abbas Image of the claimant post on X. Photo Source: X Claim: A viral post circulating on X…
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Debunked: Viral WhatsApp Message Claiming Users Must Copy and Share a Notice to Protect Their Photos Is False
BY: Habeeb Adisa A message circulating widely on WhatsApp claims that a new policy will allow WhatsApp to use users’…
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FACT-CHECK: Old Viral Video Falsely Recycled as Evidence of Oyo Rescue Operation
BY: Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Claim: A video circulating on WhatsApp shows “bandits” killed during the rescue of abducted students and…
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FACT-CHECK: X User Shares Misleading Footage as Evidence of the Ogbomoso Rescue Operation
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim: An X user claimed that a video showing a military armored vehicle patrol serves as visual…
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FACT-CHECK: Claim That NYSC Will Pay June and July Allowances in August Is False!
BY: Sonaike Peter Claim: A viral WhatsApp broadcast which was identified with National Youths Service Corps claimed that serving corps…
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