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 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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Fact-check: National Population Commission is Not Currently Recruiting Ad-hoc Staffs!
Claim: There have been recent claims circulating online that the National Population Commission (NPC) is currently recruiting Ad-hoc staff for…
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FactCheck: How true is the Claim of an X User that there is no Citizenship by birth in the UK ?
By Ajibola Osungbohun Claim: There is no Citizenship by birth in the UK. Verdict: Partially True. Full Text: An X…
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