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: 2022 Goodluck Jonathan Video on Peter Obi Falsely Shared as Endorsement for 2027
BY: Eniola Amadu Claim: A video of former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has resurfaced online with claims that he endorsed…
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FACT-CHECK: Did Peter Obi Deport and Enforce ID Cards for Northerners in Anambra as a Governor?
By Sebiotimo Abdullateef Claim: Peter Obi deported Northerners, ordered them to carry ID card during his tenure as Anambra state…
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DEBUNKED: Atiku Not Joining NDC on Wednesday as Widely Claimed!
Claim Multiple claims on X suggests that Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar is set to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress…
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DEBUNKED: Claim That Nigerian Youths Set ADC Chairman’s Residence Ablaze in Gombe Is False!
BY: Sonaike Peter Claim: On April 30, 2026, a group of Nigerian youths set ablaze the residence of a factional …
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FACT-CHECK: Is It True that NDC Have Ongoing Court Cases?
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim: An X user claimed that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has court cases. Verdict: Misleading. …
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FACT-CHECK: Was NDC Formed By Goodluck Jonathan?
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim: An X user claimed that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) was started by former President Goodluck…
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FACT-CHECK: Viral Video That Soldiers Arrested Police Officers Involved in Delta Killing is Misleading!
BY: Sebiotimo Abdullateef Claim: Officers of the Nigerian Army arrested police officers involved in the killing of Mene Ogidi in…
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FACT-CHECK: Viral Claim That APC Held Burial-like Ceremony for Wale Edun is Misleading!
BY: Sebiotimo Abdullateef Claim: All Progessive Congress(APC) members conducted an open burial for former Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun. …
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DEBUNKED: Claim that Okon Sampson Scored 394 in 2026 UTME Exam is False!
BY: Sonaike Peter Claim: Okon Winnifred Sampson, a candidate for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), scored 394 in…
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DEBUNKED: Claim That FCCPC Suspended Airtime and Data Borrowing is False
By: Sonaike Peter Claim: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) directed telecom operators to suspend airtime borrowing and…
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