FACT-CHECK: Image Claiming OBJ Endorsed Adeleke Of Osun For Second Term Is AI Generated
Claim A Facebook post by “TVC News Nigeria – Arise News Today” claims that a…
FACT-CHECK: Image Claiming OBJ Endorsed Adeleke Of Osun For Second Term Is AI Generated
Claim A Facebook post by “TVC News Nigeria – Arise News Today” claims that a former President, Dr. Olusegun Obasanjo, has endorsed Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, for the 2026 Osun governorship election. The post includes a photo of Obasanjo and Adeleke on a campaign stage with a large screen displaying “OSUN STATE GRAND CAMPAIGN…
FACT-CHECK: Multiple Videos Show Alleged APC Supporters Distributing Food Items and Cash Ahead Of Osun Governorship Poll
Claim Multiple videos circulating on social media claim that supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are distributing food items and cash to residents of Osun State ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, while urging them to vote for the party’s candidate, Asiwaju Bola Munirudeen Oyebamiji (AMBO). One of the videos was shared…
FACT-CHECK: Claims Of Nigerian Navy Arresting Osun APC Candidate Babatunde Komolafe With A Rifle Remain Unproven
Claim A viral multimedia report and video broadcast popularised by Sahara Reporters and widely reshared across public Facebook pages claim that operatives of the Nigerian Navy intercepted and arrested Hon. Babatunde Komolafe Festus, the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly candidate for the Atakumosa East/West Local Government Area. The social media posts assert that…
FACT-CHECK: Circumstances Surrounding Alleged Shooting Of Osun APC Candidate’s Convoy Remain Unclear
Claim A viral social media video, notably circulated on Native Reporters’ Facebook Page, puts forward a claim which we have now fact-checked and come out with important things you should know about that video. The video contains a branded vehicle showing a campaign poster of the APC, with holes in the door on the driver’s…
FACT-CHECK: No, Nigeria Has Not Enacted A New ‘2025 Cybercrimes Act’; Viral Post Contains Fabricated Penalties
Claim A viral online post entitled “LEGAL NOTICE – 2025 CYBERCRIMES ACT NOW IN FORCE” claims that the National Assembly has officially enacted a new piece of legislation called the Cybercrimes Act 2025. The WhatsApp broadcast lists seven key digital offenses and matching punishments, including up to 5 years imprisonment for unauthorised phone access, up…
Fact-Check: No, the EFCC Did Not Issue This Viral Warning About International One-Ring Phone Scams
Claim A viral WhatsApp broadcast circulating under the header “FROM EFCC DESK” warns the public against answering or calling back specific international phone numbers from countries like Belarus (+375), Latvia (+371), and Serbia (+381). The message asserts that calling these numbers back allows fraudsters to copy your contact lists and banking details from your phone…
FACT-CHECK: No, Journalist Reuben Abati Was Not Arrested Live on Channels TV Over ‘Loryn Creditvale’ Investment Platform
Claim A viral online article claims that veteran journalist and broadcaster Reuben Abati was arrested and led away in handcuffs shortly after a live edition of Sunrise Daily on Channels Television. According to the article, Abati allegedly exposed an artificial intelligence-powered investment platform known as Loryn Creditvale, prompting the arrest. The report further claims that the Governor…
No Evidence Nigeria Will Adopt Six Geo-political Zones As Organs Of Government On October 1
Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. Photo Source: P.M. Express Claim: A viral Facebook post claims that from October 1, 2026, Nigeria will officially adopt its six geo-political zones as constitutional organs of government, increase the number of states from 36 to 42, and prohibit the creation of additional states. Full Text A Facebook user, Emmanuel…
FACT-CHECK: Towards Osun 2026 Guber Polls, Did SDP Enter An Alliance With APC
Claim: A malicious Facebook post was made by Gideon Daniel Kurah on July 28, 2026, with claims that, towards the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in Osun State, the Osun State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has collapsed its structure and adopted the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji…
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…
