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FACT-CHECK: Did NBS Report ₦200 Billion Spent on Drug Imports Last Quarter?
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim: African Democratic Congress (ADC) Vice-Presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi claimed that Nigeria spent ₦200 billion importing drugs…
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Manipulated Newspaper Front Page: Why You Must Verify Before Sharing!
BY: Eniola Amadu Nigeria is entering another season of political mobilization as citizens and political actors gear up for the…
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FACT-CHECK: Viral Video of Youths Scavenging at Dumpsite is from Sierra Leone, not Nigeria
BY: Abdullateef Sebiotimo Claim: Video purported to show Nigerians scavenging for food at a dumpsite as a result of economic…
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FIAP, FactCheckAfrica and Wikimedia Nigeria Strengthen Digital Information Integrity Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Elections
Lagos, Nigeria | 18 September 2026 The Fundación para la Internacionalización de las Administraciones Públicas (FIAP), through its implementing partner…
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FACT-CHECK: Did SDP’s Adewole Adebayo Promise Solar Power on Every Nigerian Roof Within 11 Months?
BY: Abayomi Abdulwaliyy Jolayemi Claim: A Facebook post shared by Ricky Fundz claims that the presidential candidate of the Social…
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FACT-CHECK: Viral ‘Christian hostages’ Video is from a 2023 Niger State Kidnapping, not the 2026 Dekara Attack
BY: Abayomi Abdulwaliyy Jolayemi CLAIM: On August 20, 2026, an X account, Christian Emergency Alliance (@ChristianEmerg1), shared a video claiming…
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FACT-CHECK: Did Atiku Say No Nigerian Will Pay House Rent When he Becomes President?
BY: Abdulrasheed Akere Claim: A viral claim ascribed to Atiku Abubakar says: “No Nigerian will pay house rent when I…
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FACT-CHECK: Claim that FAAN Directive Forced Uber to Leave Nigeria is Misleading!
BY: Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Claim: A claim circulating online suggests that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) forced Uber…
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FACT-CHECK: Old Video of Wike Criticising Buhari Recycled to Suggest a Swipe at Tinubu
BY: Abdulrasheed Akere Claim: A 59 seconds video clip showing Nyesom Wike talking on national politics has been circulating online…
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FACT-CHECK: Are Nigeria’s Land Borders with Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Benin Republic Currently Closed?
BY: Afeez Rabiu CLAIM: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says Nigeria’s land borders with Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Benin Republic…
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