FACT-CHECK: Viral INEC CVR Link is Fake
A link circulating on social media, particularly on WhatsApp, claims that the Independent National Electoral…
FACT-CHECK: Viral INEC CVR Link is Fake
A link circulating on social media, particularly on WhatsApp, claims that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has provided a link for the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The link, https://tinydash.pro/inec (https://cvr-inec-online-registration.earngo.pro/inec.html) has been widely shared across various platforms, attracting many Nigerians who are willing to get themselves registered. Given the…
No! The Federal Government Is Not Giving ₦250,000 Grant
Screenshot of image used in publishing the claim that FG is giving grant to Nigerians Claim A facebook post by FG Free Grant claims that small businesses in Nigeria could get a support of up to ₦250,000 from the Federal Government of Nigeria as a grant. It titled the grant: RENEW HOPE SUPPORT FOR SMALL…
FACT-CHECK: Viral Video Of Peter Obi Promoting Investment Platform Is Manipulated
Claim A facebook post circulated by Nigerian Daily Bulletin claims that registration is closing for a financial platform allegedly endorsed by former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. The post uses a purported video of Obi canvassing for Nigerians to join the platform, claiming that he had “opened access to structured income for…
Fact check. No, SSS Did Not Issue Security Alert On ‘Boko Haram Fighters Arrival’
Claim A recent post online says the State Security Service (SSS) office in Abuja has issued an alert to Nigerians in the South and North central, with focus on Lagos, Ilorin and Rivers state, claiming that Boko Haram had deployed fighters to these locations. The claim read: “SSS office Abuja BREAKING NEWS! Security alert!! Privileged…
AI-generated Video Used To Falsely Depict Tinubu Converted To Christianity
A keyframe from the viral video. Claim: A viral WhatsApp video claims Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has converted to Christianity Full Text In May 2026, a viral post accompanied by a video began circulating across multiple social media platforms, especially WhatsApp, claiming that Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had changed his religion from Islam…
FACT-CHECK: Did Senator Kaka Shehu Disburse ₦135.6m Cash for Sallah to His Constituents as Viral Image Claims?
On May 16, a viral image began to circulate on social media, even on some of the prominent newspapers showing a Nigerian lawmaker, the Senator representing Borno Central, Kaka Shehu Lawan, seated beside a table laden with cash. This has raised widespread claims that the politician disbursed ₦135,650,000 to constituents and party executives for the…
2027 election: Old video used to falsely depict Jonathan endorsing Obi
Peter Obi and Goodluck Jonathan. Photo Source: Vanguard Newspaper Claim: A viral video claims former President Goodluck Jonathan has endorsed Peter Obi for the 2027 presidential election. Full Text As political activities ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election begin to gather momentum, misinformation targeting prominent political figures has continued to spread across social media platforms….
Fact Check: No, President Tinubu Did Not Meet, Appoint Kingsley Chinda As Next Governor Of Rivers State
Claim On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, a publication surfaced online claiming that “Rep. Kingsley Ogundu Chinda was presented to President Tinubu and received approval and total support from the president”. The claim was published on Facebook by Newshour1, a Facebook page with 23k followers. As of the time of this factcheck, the post has garnered…
FACT CHECK: Did APC Disqualified Governor Fubara Layalists, others from Rivers Assembly Primaries?
Claim: A claim from SaharaReporters on X handle, formerly known as Twitter with 54.6k views as at time of verifying this post, stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Disqualified Governor Fubara’s Layalists, others from Rivers Assembly Primaries. Full Text: “A comprehensive report by the APC Screening Committee, obtained by SaharaReporters, on Monday, reveals that…
Fact Check: Did Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara Dump APC For NDC?
Claim On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, a publication surfaced online claiming that “the governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara is set to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) after APC screening snub”. The claim was published on Facebook by Take Back Delta Campaign, a Facebook page with 9k followers. As of the time of the…
