Factcheck: Did Wike Collapse in Abuja?
On Friday, March 28, 2025, claims emerged on social media that the Minister of the…
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…
Sexual Harassment: Did Senate President Akpabio Apologise To Senator Natasha?
Photo of Senator Natasha and Akpabio On Sunday, March 2, 2025, reports claiming that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has apologised to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan surfaced on social media, sparking widespread confusion among Nigerians. The post was first shared on Facebook by Michika Pikin, a user with 63K followers. Captioned; ‘BREAKING – Akpabio Begs Senator Natasha’,…
Fact Check: NCAA Hasn’t Shut Down Ibadan Airport
Ibadan airport. Source: Businessday NG Claim: Several Nigerian media outlets reported that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has shutdown Ibadan Airport for six months. Full texts The Ibadan Airport, located at Alakia, between Adegbaiji community and Iwo Road, Ibadan, Nigeria was commissioned in June 1982 by the former Senate President, Joseph Wayas. In June…
Fact-check: Did Dangote Declare Support For Peter Obi Ahead Of 2027 Election?
Source: Daily Excessive Claim: Multiple online posts claim that Aliko Dangote has declared full support for Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria. Full Text Peter Gregory Obi, the former governor of Anambra state, who contested in the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria on the platform of the Labour Party. His candidacy…
Scam Alert: National Youth Empowerment Fund Application Form 2025 Is Fake!
“National Youth Empowerment Fund Application Form for 2025,”3( is a post being forwarded on Whatsapp, a popular social media platform. It comes with a link where intending applicants are to apply as seen in the post But then comes the question,” Can this really be true”? A thorough look at the contents raised some questions…
Fact-check: Did Trump Order Deportation Of Nigerian Politicians’ Children In U.S.?
Source: Express on Facebook Claim: Multiple Facebook posts and a blog, Daily Excessive, claim that President Donald Trump ordered the deportation of the children of Nigerian politicians in America and the sale of private jets and luxury properties owned by Nigerian politicians in the U.S. Full Text In his second term as the President of…
