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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Phishing Scam Alert! UNICEF is Not Recruiting 10,000 Ad-hoc Staff
BY: Abdulrasheed Akere Claim: UNICEF has Commence Reruitment for 10,000 adhoc staff to fill vacant positions. Verdict: The claim that…
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FACT-CHECK: Viral Image of Benue State’s Gov. Alia ‘Bowing’ to Sultan of Sokoto Is AI-Generated!
BY: Eniola Amadu Claim: Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state ‘bow down’ to worship the Sultan of Sokoto. Verdict: False.…
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DEBUNKED: Claim That Rufai Oseni Was Suspended by ARISE TV Is False!
BY: Sonaike Peter Claim: A viral X post alleged that Rufai Oseni, a journalist and popular Morning Show anchor…
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EXPLAINER: INEC Chairman X Account Controversy – What Can (and Cannot) Be Proven
BY: Mustapha Lawal Allegations of partisanship against Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), have generated sustained…
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DEBUNKED: Viral Claim That Nyesom Wike Resigned as FCT Minister Is False!
BY: Jolayemi Abayomi Abdulwaliyy Claim: Nyesom Wike has resigned as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to pursue a…
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FACT CHECK: Claim that President Tinubu was Present at the Funeral Prayer of El-Rufai’s Mother is False!
BY: Eniola Amadu Claim: Circulating posts on X, has claimed that the Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu was present at the…
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FACT-CHECK: Video of MC Oluomo Giving Money Not from Recent APC Convention, Old Clip Recycled
BY: Jolayemi Abayomi Abdulwaliyy Claim: A viral video circulating on social media shows Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo) distributing money to people at the 2026 All…
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FACT-CHECK: Claim of “Bandits” Arrested at Akure Airport Is Misleading, Police Say Suspects Linked to Kidnapping Network
BY: Jolayemi Abayomi Abdulwaliyy Claim: A press release by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) claimed that four suspected…
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FACT-CHECK: Viral Screenshot Claiming Donald Trump Criticised Tinubu Over UK Trip after Maiduguri Attacks Is Fake!
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: A screenshot circulating on social media claims that Donald Trump posted a message on Truth Social…
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FACT-CHECK: INEC Debunks Claims of Released Timetable for the 2027 General Elections
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released an official timetable detailing dates and schedules for…
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