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: Is Opay Gifting ₦10,000 for Ramadan?
By: Shukurat Olajire Claim: A message circulating on WhatsApp claims that OPay is offering a ₦10,000 Ramadan gift, with a link https://cut-ly.com/Opay-10k-ramadan-giveaway and an instruction “send Account Number” to…
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Explainer: The Controversy Surrounding School Closures for Ramadan in Northern Nigeria
By Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Last week, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, and Bauchi State governments ordered the closure of all schools during the…
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Fact-Check: Did Folorunso Alakija Go Blind?
By: Sultan Usman Claim: A viral social media post claims that Nigerian billionaire Folorunso Alakija has gone blind. Verdict: Unconfirmed.…
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Fact-check: Is Aliko Dangote Giving Out ₦105,000 as Ramadan Cash Blessings?
By: Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Claim: A viral post has been circulating on social media, claiming that Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote…
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Beware! National Population Commission Is Not Recruiting ad-hoc Staff Yet
By: Sultan Usman Claim: National Population Commission (NPC) recruiting ad-hoc staff for the 2025 Population and Housing Census. Verdict: Misleading…
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Fact-check: Did Trump Order the Sale of African Leaders’ Properties and Deportation of Their Children?
BY: Mustapha Lawal CLAIM: A viral Facebook post claims that U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the sale of properties…
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Fact-Check: False, Lagos Speaker Has Not Resigned as Speculated
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim Unconfirmed news making the rounds suggests that the newly elected speaker of the Lagos State House…
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Fact-Check: Deception Disguise as Opportunity – How ‘Akomo Allwe’ Uses Fake Job Ads to Lure Job Seekers into Network Marketing
By: Abdulraheem Muhammed Claim A social media user with the Facebook account Akomo Allwe is posting job advertisements in different…
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BEWARE! Phishing Website Claiming Sponsorship of 2025 Free Hajj, is a Recurring Scam
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: A viral message claims that applications for the “Mohammed Bin Salman Free Hajj Sponsorship 2025” are…
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FactCheck: Did Fela Durotoye Reject a ₦5 Billion Fraudulent Offer from Tinubu’s Government?
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim:Fela Durotoye, a former presidential candidate, reportedly uncovered how he rejected a ₦5 billion fraudulent offer in…
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