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: Did ‘Fulani Terrorists’ Set Fire to Yam Market in Plateau State as Claimed by X and Facebook Users?
By: Quadri Yahya Claim: Fulani terrorists set fire to a yam market in Plateau State. Verdict: False. Full Text: An…
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EXPLAINER: Understanding Process of Recalling a Nigerian Legislator and Why Senator Natasha’s Recall Petition Failed
By: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya On Thursday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rejected the petition to recall Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senator…
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Explainer: Grok responding to only verified X users? Here’s how AI is changing the information space
By: Quadri Yahya In the social media space, humans and bot have long coexisted in imperfect harmony. Now, Artificial Intelligence/chatbot…
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Fact-Check: Did the Sultan of Sokoto Announce That the Shawwal 1446 Crescent Moon Was Not Sighted in Nigeria?
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim The Sultan of Sokoto Announced that the Shawwal 1446 Crescent Moon Was Not Sighted in Nigeria…
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Fact-Check: No Evidence to Support Claim That FG Has Announced Plans to Stop Importation of Solar Panels
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim Multiple reports claimed that the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to stop the importation…
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Beware: False Claim About Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Job Recruitment
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Claim A viral message circulating on different WhatsApp groups claim that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)…
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Explainer: The Anambra Security Outfit’s Alleged Dress Code Arrests
BY: Mustapha Lawal In the past week, a viral claim has circulated widely on social media, suggesting that the Anambra…
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Heat Stress Warnings in Nigeria: Pre-bunking Myths and Misinformation
BY: Mustapha Lawal The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued repeated heat stress warnings as temperatures continue to soar across…
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Fact-check: AI-Generated Video Falsely Claims Trump Vowed to ‘Liberate’ Biafra
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: A viral video shows former US President Donald Trump announcing his plans to help the Igbo…
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Factcheck: Is Senator Mustapha Supporting Muslims with ₦10,000 as a Ramadan Gift?
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Claim A viral post circulating on WhatsApp claims that Senator Soliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central, is…
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