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: Peter Obi did not say ‘Yoruba Muslims aren’t Practicing Real Islam’
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: A graphic circulating on social media claims that Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic…
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FACT-CHECK: Did Senate President Akpabio Say Northerners Would Suffer If Tinubu Loses the 2027 Election?
BY: Abayomi Abdulwaliyy Jolayemi Claim: A social media post shared by X user iDAN (@dangbanamanager) features a graphic attributing the…
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FACT-CHECK: Did SDP’s Adewole Adebayo Promise Solar Power on Every Nigerian Roof Within 11 Months?
BY: Abayomi Abdulwaliyy Jolayemi Claim: A Facebook post shared by Ricky Fundz claims that the presidential candidate of the Social…
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FACT-CHECK: Claim that Peter Obi Said ‘Makinde is More Qualified” Than Him is False!
By Eniola Amadu Claim: A user on X, has claimed that Peter Obi stated that “Makinde is more qualified” than…
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FACT-CHECK: Claim That a Bag of Rice Now Sells for ₦32,000 in Nigeria Is False!
BY: Sonaike Peter Claim: A TitToker, identified as Anuoluwa, has recently claimed that the general price of a 50kg bag…
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FACT-CHECK: Did Peter Obi Say His Son is Gay?
BY: Abdulrasheed Akere Claim: Social media users are trending a claim that Peter Obi said, “My son is gay. This…
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FACT-CHECK: Video Used to Depict Obi & Oshiomole Clashing in a Raw Interview is Fabricated!
BY: Eniola Amadu A user on X has claimed that the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter…
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FACT-CHECK: Did El-Rufai Admit to Paying Bandits to Stop Killings in Southern Kaduna?
BY: Hafiz Rabiu Claim: On September 3, 2026, Minister of Defence Christopher Musa appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where…
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FACT-CHECK: Did NSA Nuhu Ribadu Sponsor Persons Involved in the Illegal Arms Importation at Tin Can Island Port?
BY: Abayomi Abdulwaliyy Jolayemi Claim: A claim circulating on social media alleges that National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu sponsored…
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FACT-CHECK: Phishing Site Claims Federal Government is Recruiting PTA Teachers
BY: Abdulrasheed Akere Claim: A claim that the federal government of Nigeria is currently recruiting Parents Teachers Association (PTA) teachers…
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