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…
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: No, Access Bank Has Not Announced It Will Shut Down Operations on September 26, 2026
Claim A Facebook post by Ada Stingola claims that Access Bank has issued a circular announcing that it will shut down its operations beginning September 26, 2026. The claim has also been shared by other Facebook users, including Benjamin Essien, and has gained traction on the platform. At the time of verification, one of the…
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…
