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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FACT-CHECK: Does Mixture of Guinness Stout, Milk and Yoghurt Cure Malaria?
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Claim: A viral social media post especially on X (formally known as Twitter) claimed that mixing…
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FACT-CHECK: Viral Video of Super Falcons Harassment Shared With Misleading Narrative
By Abdulraheem Muhammed Claim: A video showing Nigerian female footballers being verbally attacked on public transport went viral online, with…
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Fact-Check: Claim That the Federal Government Has Banned Open Grazing in Nigeria Is Misleading!
BY: Abdulraheem Muhammed A viral post shared by several Nigerian media outlets and influencers on X (formerly Twitter) claims that…
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FACT-CHECK: No Evidence Donald Trump Said the U.S. Could Capture President Tinubu in 24 Hours
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: A viral Facebook report claims U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States military could “capture…
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Fact-Check: Claim That Former Anambra Governor, Obiano is Dead, Is False!
Claim: Former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, is dead. Full Text: Rumours circulating across social media platforms and some online…
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Fact-Check: No Evidence Trump Praised Lt. Yerima Over Standoff With Nyesom Wike
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim Nuhu Sada, candidate of SDP candidate for the Kaduna State House of Assembly bye election made…
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Fact-Check: No, Kwankwaso Did Not Delete His X Post Reacting to Trump’s Comment on Christian Genocide in Nigeria
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim: X user, Noble Igwe claimed that Kwankwaso has deleted his post on his reaction to Donald…
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Fact-Check: Did FBI Recover Funds from Aisha Buhari in the UK?
By: Sultan Usman Claim: Several social media posts allege that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has recovered a large…
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Fact-Check: Viral Picture Comparing Birnin Kebbi Stadium and Talanta Sports Complex in Kenya is Misleading!
By Abdulraheem Muhammed Claim: On October 25, 2025, a picture comparing the Birnin Kebbi FIFA-funded mini-stadium in Nigeria with the…
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Fact-Check: Viral Video Praising Former Croatian President Debunked
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: A viral Facebook video claims that former Croatian President Kolinda Grabar Kitarović transformed her country by…
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