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Coordinated X Accounts Targeting Nigerian Singer Amid Infidelity Scandal
BY: Muheeb Mashood A renewed wave of public scrutiny has dominated online. This involved infidelity allegations between an Afrobeat star,…
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FACT-CHECK: Is Nigeria the “Most hungry Country in the World” as claimed by Peter Obi?
By Abdullateef Sebiotimo Claim: Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi claimed that Nigeria is the “most hungry country in…
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FACT-CHECK: 2022 Goodluck Jonathan Video on Peter Obi Falsely Shared as Endorsement for 2027
BY: Eniola Amadu Claim: A video of former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has resurfaced online with claims that he endorsed…
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FactCheckAfrica Awarded Technical Assistance Contract Under EU-Support To ECOWAS on Peace, Security and Governance Programme
Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria – May 2026 FactCheckAfrica is proud to announce its selection as the technical assistance contractor for…
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FACT-CHECK: Viral Claim That APC Held Burial-like Ceremony for Wale Edun is Misleading!
BY: Sebiotimo Abdullateef Claim: All Progessive Congress(APC) members conducted an open burial for former Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun. …
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DEBUNKED: Claim that Okon Sampson Scored 394 in 2026 UTME Exam is False!
BY: Sonaike Peter Claim: Okon Winnifred Sampson, a candidate for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), scored 394 in…
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DEBUNKED: Viral Claim That Nyesom Wike Resigned as FCT Minister Is False!
BY: Jolayemi Abayomi Abdulwaliyy Claim: Nyesom Wike has resigned as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to pursue a…
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FACT-CHECK: Claim of “Bandits” Arrested at Akure Airport Is Misleading, Police Say Suspects Linked to Kidnapping Network
BY: Jolayemi Abayomi Abdulwaliyy Claim: A press release by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) claimed that four suspected…
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FACT-CHECK: Viral Screenshot Claiming Donald Trump Criticised Tinubu Over UK Trip after Maiduguri Attacks Is Fake!
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: A screenshot circulating on social media claims that Donald Trump posted a message on Truth Social…
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Explainer: How AI Is Fueling Misinformation and Election Interference in Nigeria
BY: Mustapha Lawal Artificial intelligence did not invent misinformation, long before generative AI tools became widely accessible, false claims, propaganda,…
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