FACT-CHECK: Did FCT Minister Wike Allocate 2,000 Hectares Of Abuja Land To Son Joaquin?
On June 26, 2025, a disturbing report accusing FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of corruption and abuse of office emerged sparking widespread confusion and controversy. The report claimed that Nyesom Wike allocated over 2,000 hectares of Abuja choice land to his son, Joaquin. Background This claim was first shared by Peoples Gazette as an exclusive report…
FALSE: Diri Proposes 3rd Term For Governors?
On Friday, June 20, 2025, Tribune Online published an article stating that the governor of Bayelsa State, Diri Duoye, proposed to the National Assembly to amend the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria so that state governors could get a third term in office. The publication claimed that the governor made this…
FALSE: President Tinubu Not Attacked In Kaduna
On Friday, June 20, 2025, reports claiming that Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, was almost attacked in Kaduna emerged sparking widespread confusion among many. This claim which went viral in no time was published via several platforms including Facebook, YouTube, X, etc fueling its visibility and vitality. However, the question remains; was President Tinubu attacked in…
Did Nigeria increase power generation to 6,000MW in two years as claimed by the Minister of Power?
Claim: The Nigerian Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, claims that under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria has increased its electricity generation by 2,000 megawatts—rising from 4,000MW in 2022 to 6,000MW in less than two years. Full Text Nigeria has long grappled with erratic electricity supply, a challenge that costs the country an estimated…
Fact-Check: Claim That Donald Trump Unveiled Nigerian Politicians With Stolen Public Funds Is False
Claim: Several online accounts claim that American President, Donald Trump, has unveiled 25 names of Nigerian politicians with stolen public funds in the US banks. Screenshot of the claim Full Text Recently, several online accounts claim that US President, Donald Trump, has unveiled 25 names of Nigerian politicians that stock the country’s public funds and…
Factcheck: Did Wike Collapse in Abuja?
On Friday, March 28, 2025, claims emerged on social media that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, collapsed in Abuja due to excessive alcohol consumption. As the reports gained traction, many started asking whether the former governor of Rivers State, now serving as the FCT Minister, had truly suffered a health…
FactCheck: Has ICC Issued a Warrant of Arrest For Senate President Akpabio?
A message forwarded several times on WhatsApp claims the International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered the arrest of the Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio following allegations by the Senator representing Kogi central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The forwarded message accompanied by a picture of Natsaha reads: “BREAKING: ICC Issues International Arrest Warrant for Nigerian Senate President Over…
FactCheck: Did Fubara Relocate To Bayelsa?
On Friday, March 21, 2025, reports claiming that Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, and his family, have relocated to the Bayelsa State Government House following a declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State emerged on social media. This claim was published on Facebook by Progressive Nigerian Politics, a user with…
False – Akpabio Not Plotting To Step Down As Senate President
On March 15, 2025, reports surfaced online, claiming that Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is planning to temporarily step down to facilitate an investigation into sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. This report was shared by Sahara Reporters via its website, and in no time, it went viral. Sahara Reporters also published this…
Fact-check: Did Youths Attack, Burn Wike’s Residence In River State?
Screenshot of the claim Claim: Several social media accounts reported that the house of the former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, was burnt. Full Text Nyesom Wike is a Nigerian politician and lawyer who has held various prominent positions. He is the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, appointed by President Bola Tinubu…
