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), has…
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FALSE! Draft Bill on Regional Government Not From National Assembly
By Habeeb AdisaClaimA regional model of government for Nigeria expected to take effect before October 1, 2024, following the social…
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FactCheck: Again, Old Video Falsely Used to Depict Forced Migration In Zamfara State
By: Mustapha Lawal ClaimResidents of Zurmi LGA, Zamfara State migrate en masse to unknown destinations to escape Nigeria’s age-long bandit violence.…
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Fact-Check: Old Image Falsely Used to Depict UNIMAID Students Reading under Street Lights
By: Afeez RabiuClaimA picture shows students of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), Borno State reading under street lights.VerdictMisleading! Findings by…
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Fact-Check: Is It True FOA Nigeria Has Vacant Positions?
By: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya ClaimThe Food and Agriculture Organisation, an arm of the United Nations, in Nigeria is recruiting workers. VerdictFalse. FactCheckAfrica’s findings…
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Fact-Check: No Proof! Panadol and Carbonated Drinks Do Not Cause Instant Death
BY: Mustapha Lawal & Ibraheem Muhammad Mustapha ClaimA mixture of panadol and carbonated drinks causes instant death. Photo Credit: A screenshot of…
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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 Arabic…
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Fact-Check: No, EFCC Not ‘Grilling’ 58 Former Governors
By: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya ClaimThe EFCC has released a list containing at least 58 former governors who were involved in corruption scandal. VerdictFalse.…
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Fact Check: Trending Picture of Yahya Bello On a Fence is Doctored!
By Mustapha LawalClaimYahaya Bello Jumped a Fence To Evade EFCC ArrestPhoto Credit: The trending photoVerdict The claim that Yahaya Bello evaded…
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Fact-Check: Claim on Africa’s Largest Airlines By Fleet Size Factchecked
By: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya ClaimA social media page on X made a list of Africa’s largest airlines, ranking them by fleet size.VerdictMisleading.…
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