FACT-CHECK: Did The Federal Government Announce A ₦45.2 Billion Consumer Credit Scheme For 500,000 Nigerians?
Claim A Facebook post by Legit.ng claims that the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) and…
FACT-CHECK: Did The Federal Government Announce A ₦45.2 Billion Consumer Credit Scheme For 500,000 Nigerians?
Claim A Facebook post by Legit.ng claims that the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) and the Federal Government have announced plans to provide ₦45.2 billion in consumer credit to 500,000 Nigerians to enable them to purchase items such as cars, smartphones, laptops, household appliances and other essential goods. Why We Checked The claim attracted significant…
FACT-CHECK: Did the Inspector-General of Police Order Officers to “Shoot on Sight” Anyone Carrying Illegal Firearms?
Caption: Screenshot of one of the viral news reports claiming that the Inspector-General of Police ordered officers to “shoot on sight” anyone carrying illegal firearms. Claim Several online news platforms and social media users claimed that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, ordered police officers to “shoot on sight” anyone found carrying illegal firearms…
2027: Fake Facebook post claims Dangote endorsed Peter Obi’s candidacy
Peter Obi and Aliko Dangote. Photo Source: National Reformer Claim: A viral Facebook post claims that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, remarked that Peter Obi can bring out the fortunes of Nigeria. Full Text As political activities ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections gather momentum, social media has been awash with claims of endorsements for…
FACT CHECK #Ekiti: Claim That Branded Sachet Gin Was Used For Vote Buying Is Misleading
Claim An X user, @DaddyTwinzz in a post claims that sachet gin was used to buy votes in the Ekiti Governorship election. He shared the image of a branded sachet alcohol. Verification A closer look at the photo, with focus on the image on the sachet and a Google Reverse Image Search revealed that the…
#EKITIDECIDES2026: Claim Of Vote Buying In Idofin Ekiti Is True
Honourable Falegan Opeyemi David at his polling unit Claim The candidate of the Accord Party in the ongoing Ekiti State Governorship Election, Honourable Falegan Opeyemi David, says there is ‘vote buying everywhere’. He made the claim in a Facebook post which he dropped after casting his vote on Saturday. The claim read: “I have…
#EKITIDECIDES2026: Claim That SDP Endorsed Oyebanji For Second Term Is Misleading
Claim A recent post online claims that one of the governorship aspirants, the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has endorsed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the incumbent, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, for a second term ahead of Saturday’s governor’s poll. The claim reads: “The leadership and members of Social…
FACT CHECK #Ekiti: Claim That Killing And Police Station Burning In Isan Is Political Violence Is False
Claim A Facebook user, Prince Isaac Fayose shared a video with the claim: “One killed, police station torched as political violence erupts in Isan Ekiti a few hours to Gubernatorial election, Ekiti youths are angry ,say no to rigging and intimidation”. The post had garnered 127k views, 838 comments,761 shares, and 3.3K likes. Verification…
FACT-CHECK: Was an Innocent Boy Killed by Police In Isan-Ekiti?
Claim A Facebook post by Oloo to Ekiti claims that: ”Police killed an innocent boy at Isan-Ekiti, the hometown of former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, and soaked the whole community with teargas”. The post has generated concerns online, especially as it surfaced on the eve of the Ekiti State governorship election, raising…
FACT CHECK – #EKITI: Accord Party Candidate’s Claim ‘BVAS Not Working’ Is Misleading
Claim The candidate of the Accord Party in the ongoing Ekiti State Governorship Election, Hon Falegan Opeyemi David, put out a claim that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) is not working in his polling unit. The claim was made in a video he posted on his Facebook page. The post is increasingly going viral,…
FACT CHECK #EKITI: Claim That A Police Station Was Torched Is True But Not Politically Motivated
Claim There are claims circulating online that a police station was torched on Friday night, following an unconfirmed shooting incident in Isan-Ekiti, Oye Local Government Area, Ekiti State (the hometown of former Governor Kayode Fayemi). One of the posts on Facebook reads: ”a police station burnt down at Isan Ekiti North this night, one person…
