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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DEBUNKED: Claim that 200 Naira Levy Will be Paid to NANS as a Requirement for NYSC Mobilization is False!
BY: Sonaike Peter Claim: The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has entered into an agreement with the National Youth…
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FACT-CHECK: Claim That Okonjo Iweala Is Set To Establish A Free Trade Zone In Aba, Abia State is False!
BY: Eniola Amadu Claim: A user on X, @tonyajah has claimed that the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO)…
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Frontier Exploration Fund $279m Transfer Claim: What We Know So Far
screenshot of reports BY: Hafiz Rabiu Claim:An online report alleged that $279 million was transferred from Nigeria’s Frontier Exploration Fund…
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FACT-CHECK: Photo of Adeleke, Aregbesola Does Not Show Recent Meeting Ahead of Osun 2026 Election
BY: Habeeb Adisa Claim:A photo of Governor Ademola Adeleke and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola shows that Adeleke recently…
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FACT-CHECK: Did Peter Obi Ask Nigerian Army To Reject Salary Increase Until After 2027 Election?
BY: Habeeb Adisa Claim:Peter Obi said: “Nigeria army should reject the new approved salary increase until after the 2027 election.”…
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FACT-CHECK: Claim By Facebook User That Lameco Flyover Bridge in Osun Cost ₦15 Billion and Underwent Four Repairs In One Month Is False!
BY: Habeeb Adisa Claim: A Facebook user, Governor Ifedolapo Osun, claimed: “They’ve repaired the Lameco Bridge 4 times within a…
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FACT-CHECK: No Evidence Peter Obi Promised to Visit Every Secondary School in Nigeria as President
BY: Habeeb Adisa Claim: Peter Obi said: “I will visit every Secondary school in Nigeria as President.” Verdict: False. The…
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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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