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 Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq of Kwara Dump Bread On a Bare Floor For People?
By Mustapha Lawal Claim A verified X (formerly Twitter) user with the handle (@Austinokai) Identified as a PDP House Of Representative…
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No Relief Fund by Osun State Government on Any Website!
By Mustapha Lawal Claim A broadcast message spreading on WhatsApp claimed that the Osun state government ₦10,000 relief fund is…
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FactCheck: SaharaReporters Exclusive Report That Presidential Guards Brigades are Placed on High Alert Over Suspicions of Coup Plot in Nigeria is Fake News
By Mustapha Lawal Claim SaharaReporters claimed in its exclusive report that presidential guards brigades are placed on high alert over suspicions of…
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Alleged CBN Press Statement Denial Regarding Weekly Forex Sales to BDCs False
By Afeez Rabiu Claim A press statement allegedly issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) claiming that it has…
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FakeNewsAlert: Old Message On ‘New Communication Rules For WhatsApp Calls’ Resurfaces
By Sultan Usman Claim A message is making the rounds on WhatsApp claiming that a new communication rules for WhatsApp…
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Debunked: False Claim of 50% Reduction in Cooking Gas Price at A.A Rano Company’s Osogbo Branch
By Muhammad Mustapha Ibraheem Claim A.A Rano company (Osogbo branch) has reduced the price of cooking gas by 50% due…
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Did Jonathan and Buhari Implement the Stephen Oronsaye Report?
By Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim The co-host of the Morning Show on Arise TV, Rufai Oseni posted on his official X…
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Did Herbert Wigwe’s Father Collapse at Son’s Funeral?
By Prudence Emudianughe Claim Mr Shyngle Wigwe, the father of Herbert Wigwe, the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank…
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WhatsApp Users Shares Fake NYSC Letter on Posting
By Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim A letter purportedly from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) addressed to all assistant directors/heads of…
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No! Contrary to Rumors, No Student Fatalities Confirmed Amidst Unrest at Kwara State University Malete
By Ibraheem Muhammad Mustapha Claim Some individuals circulated information online alleging that students have died during the unrest at Kwara…
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