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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Deepfake Content! Video Depicts Donald Trump Speaking on Tinubu and Peter Obi
By: Aanuoluwatomiwa Oke and Aminat Miskilu Claim: Donald Trump opposes Tinubu and endorses Peter Obi. screenshot of deepfake video/FactCheckAfrica Verdict: …
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Fact-Check: Will the UN Take Power From Tinubu If Protest Continues for 15 Days?
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim An X page, Defend Lagos claims that the United Nations (UN) will take power from TINUBU…
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FactCheck: Fabricated content! Unrelated image used to depict arrest of ‘Spiderman’ by Police
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: Unidentified Protester dressed in Spiderman costume arrested during #EndBadGovernance protest. Verdict: False! The image attributed to…
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Fact-Check: Did Kano Police PRO Repost 2011 Photos for #EndBadGovernance Protest, as Claimed by Sowore?
BY Dauda Musbau and Abimbola Success Claim Kano Police Command’s PRO posted the same photos in 2011. Verdict Reports show…
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Fact-Check: Video of Warehouse Looting Misattributed to #Endbadgovernance Protests
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim A video circulating on WhatsApp claims to show the looting of a warehouse by protesters during…
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Fact-Check: Viral Video Claiming Peter Obi Led a Protest in Abuja, Misleading!
BY– Afeez Rabiu Claim: A video circulating on social media claims that the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi was…
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Fact-Check: Peter Obi Did Not Call for War Ahead of Planned Protest
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim Peter Obi Calls For War To Be Declared in Nigeria ahead of planned protest Verdict False!…
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Fact-Check: #EndBadGovernance Protest Not Shifted to October as Claimed by A Blog
By Dauda Musbau Claim Notice of Postponement of Planned Protest to October Verdict False! Full Text On the eve of…
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Fact-Check: X-user’s Claim on Tobi Amusan’s Medal Presentation without New National Anthem, Misleading!
BY- Afeez Rabiu Claim: A post on X from @whatsappblog9ja, posted on July 28, 2024, with over 67.9K views, claims…
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Fact-Check: No! Nigerian Police Did Not Set a 4 PM Curfew for Protesters
By Dauda Musbau Claim Police have fixed the 4 pm curfew for protests. Verdict False Full Text An X user…
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