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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Did EFF Leader Malema Surrender to South Africa’s President Ramaphosa, As Posited by an X User
By: Ibrahim Muhammad MustaphaClaim A Twitter user asserted that Julius Sello Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF),…
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FALSE! Draft Bill on Regional Government Not From National Assembly
By Habeeb Adisa Claim A regional model of government for Nigeria expected to take effect before October 1, 2024, following…
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FactCheck: Again, Old Video Falsely Used to Depict Forced Migration In Zamfara State
By: Mustapha Lawal Claim Residents of Zurmi LGA, Zamfara State migrate en masse to unknown destinations to escape Nigeria’s age-long…
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Fact-Check: Old Image Falsely Used to Depict UNIMAID Students Reading under Street Lights
By: Afeez Rabiu ClaimA picture shows students of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), Borno State reading under street lights. VerdictMisleading!…
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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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