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 It True FOA Nigeria Has Vacant Positions?
By: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim The Food and Agriculture Organisation, an arm of the United Nations, in Nigeria is recruiting workers. …
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Fact-Check: No Proof! Panadol and Carbonated Drinks Do Not Cause Instant Death
BY: Mustapha Lawal & Ibraheem Muhammad Mustapha Claim A mixture of panadol and carbonated drinks causes instant death. Photo Credit:…
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FactCheck: Deepfake Video Implies President Biden’s Recitation of Arabic Verses
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: A video shows Mr Joe Biden, the incumbent President of the United States of America, reciting…
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Fact-Check: No, EFCC Not ‘Grilling’ 58 Former Governors
By: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim The EFCC has released a list containing at least 58 former governors who were involved in…
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Fact Check: Trending Picture of Yahya Bello On a Fence is Doctored!
By Mustapha Lawal Claim Yahaya Bello Jumped a Fence To Evade EFCC Arrest Photo Credit: The trending photo Verdict The…
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Fact-Check: Claim on Africa’s Largest Airlines By Fleet Size Factchecked
By: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim A social media page on X made a list of Africa’s largest airlines, ranking them by…
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Phishing Scam! FG did not kick off Disbursement of Child Support Fund
By: Ibraheem Muhammad MustaphaClaim The Federal Government of Nigeria is giving out a sum of N50,000 as a Child Support…
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FactCheck: Verifying Claim on Ganduje, APC National Chairman Replacement
By: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim An X user asserts that Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori is the new APC Acting National Chairman …
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X’s User False Claim On Nigeria’s Support of Iran/Palestine Fact-Checked
BY: Quadri Yahya Claim: Nigeria stands with Iran in a recent escalation with Israel. Verdict: Misleading. The claim stating the…
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Fact-Check: Is Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport In Ibadan?
By Dauda Musbau Claim: The Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport is situated in Ibadan, Oyo State. Verdict: Misleading! Full Text:…
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