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 BUA Refinery at 90% Completion?
BY: Hafiz Rabiu Claim: There are recent speculations in public domain that the BUA refinery and petrochemicals project in Akwa…
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Fact-Check: Did Former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai Join the PDP?
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim:Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufai, has joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Verdict:False. Nasiru El-Rufai has…
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Fact-Check: Did France Unilaterally Decide to Withdraw Troops from Côte d’Ivoire?
BY Mustapha LawalClaim:An X (formerly Twitter) user claims that Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara did not request French troops to…
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False! Nigerian Govt Not Monitoring Private WhatsApp Chats
BY Mustapha LawalClaim: A viral audio message alleges that new communication rules in Nigeria allow the government to monitor and record…
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Fact-Check: Is Former President Goodluck Jonathan Eligible to Contest for Presidency Again?
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya ClaimX user, Pastor Okezie @onsogbu claimed that former President Goodluck Jonathan is NOT ELIGIBLE to contest for presidency…
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Fact-Check: Are Niger Delta Militants the First Terrorists in Nigeria?
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim An X user with the username, Sarki @Waspapping_ claimed that the first terrorists in Nigeria were the Niger…
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Fact-check: No Evidence to Support Rumours of INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu’s Death
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu has passed away. Verdict: False. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),…
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Fact Check: NTA Correspondent Not Arrested Over Governor Okpebholo’s Budget Gaffe
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim The NTA correspondent attached to the Edo State government house, Goodluck Enaini, was arrested following Governor Okpebholo’s budget…
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FactCheck: 3MTT Laptop Grant 2024 Link Circulating is Fake!
BY: Mustapha Lawal ClaimA link circulating on social media offers Nigerians the opportunity to apply for the 3MTT Laptop Grant 2024. VerdictFalse.…
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Fact-check: No, Nigerian Law Does Not Prohibit Overtaking Military Convoys
By: Ibrahim SofiyullahaClaim:Overtaking military convoys in Nigeria is illegal and punishable under Nigerian law, as supported by the Armed Forces…
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