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: Image Claiming Arise TV Town Hall Result for Osun Governorship Election Is FAKE!
BY: Eniola Amadu Claim: An image circulating on social media, particularly on WhatsApp, purports to show the results of the…
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FACT-CHECK: Viral Image Linked to Death of 10 Nigerian Police Officers in Kebbi is Misleading & Likely AI-generated!
BY: Habeeb Adisa Claim: A post shared on WhatsApp and social media claims that the Nigeria Police Force “lost 10…
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FACT-CHECK: Did Donald Trump Issue a Letter Promising to Monitor the 2026 Osun Election?
BY: Hafiz Rabiu Claim: A letter circulating on Facebook claims to be from United States President Donald J. Trump, in…
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FACT-CHECK: Claim that Nigeria has the Biggest Lithium Mining Facility in Africa is False!
BY: Sonaike Peter Claim: Nigeria has emerged as the country with the biggest lithium mining facility in Africa. Verdict: False!…
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DEBUNKED: Claim that 200 Naira Levy Will be Paid to NANS as a Requirement for NYSC Mobilization is False!
BY: Sonaike Peter Claim: The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has entered into an agreement with the National Youth…
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FACT-CHECK: Claim That Okonjo Iweala Is Set To Establish A Free Trade Zone In Aba, Abia State is False!
BY: Eniola Amadu Claim: A user on X, @tonyajah has claimed that the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO)…
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Frontier Exploration Fund $279m Transfer Claim: What We Know So Far
screenshot of reports BY: Hafiz Rabiu Claim:An online report alleged that $279 million was transferred from Nigeria’s Frontier Exploration Fund…
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FACT-CHECK: Photo of Adeleke, Aregbesola Does Not Show Recent Meeting Ahead of Osun 2026 Election
BY: Habeeb Adisa Claim:A photo of Governor Ademola Adeleke and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola shows that Adeleke recently…
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FACT-CHECK: Did Peter Obi Ask Nigerian Army To Reject Salary Increase Until After 2027 Election?
BY: Habeeb Adisa Claim:Peter Obi said: “Nigeria army should reject the new approved salary increase until after the 2027 election.”…
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FACT-CHECK: Claim By Facebook User That Lameco Flyover Bridge in Osun Cost ₦15 Billion and Underwent Four Repairs In One Month Is False!
BY: Habeeb Adisa Claim: A Facebook user, Governor Ifedolapo Osun, claimed: “They’ve repaired the Lameco Bridge 4 times within a…
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