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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EXPLAINER: Como 1907 Creator Partnership – Legit Deal or Elaborate Scam?
After a Nigerian Sport Journalist announced a deal with the Italian club, a creator called it a scam. FactCheckAfrica Investigated.…
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FACT-CHECK: Claim That Edo State Governor Says He Is Deliberately “Illiterate” is False!
BY: Eniola Amadu Claim: A user on X, named @WIZEINTHEBEAT claims that the current Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo…
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SCAM ALERT! Viral FIRS Recruitment Advert is Fraudulent, NRS Warns Job Seekers
BY: Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Claim: A recruitment notice circulating online claims that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is recruiting…
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FACT-CHECK: Did Peter Obi Contradict Himself on Fuel Subsidy Removal in BBC Interview?
BY: Chukwuemeka Paschal Claim: In a viral BBC Pidgin interview posted on Meta (Facebook) on October 6, Peter Obi states…
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FACT-CHECK: Did President Tinubu Spend ₦12 Billion on the Change of National Anthem?
BY: Sonaike Peter Claim: The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, spent ₦12 billion on changing the Nigeria’s national anthem…
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Explainer: Can Eating Sliced Watermelon Cause Diphtheria?
BY: Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho A viral social media post claiming that a man in Abuja contracted diphtheria after eating sliced…
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FACT-CHECK: Did NBS Report ₦200 Billion Spent on Drug Imports Last Quarter?
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim: African Democratic Congress (ADC) Vice-Presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi claimed that Nigeria spent ₦200 billion importing drugs…
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FACT-CHECK: Viral Video of ‘Attack’ at Asaba Airport Shows Security Drill, Not Real Attack
BY: Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Claim: A viral video circulating on social media shows gunmen attacking the Asaba International Airport in…
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FACT-CHECK: Viral Post Falsely Identifies Tinubu’s Aide as INEC Chairman
BY: Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Claim: A viral post on X claims that INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, was among…
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FACT-CHECK: Viral Photo Falsely Links 2023 Plateau Death to 2026 Arrest Claim
BY: Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Claim: An image circulating on X shows the suspected mastermind of recent attacks in Plateau State…
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