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…
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…
No! FG Did Not Open Portal To ‘Pay Nigerians 22k/per Month’ – See Facts!
Claim A publication surfaced online claiming that “the federal government has invited young Nigerians to apply for a ₦22,500 monthly stipend plus free training”. The content published here on May 11, had garnered 520 likes, 183 comments and 24 shares. The Legit Facebook page has over 7.5 million followers. It is a publication that appeals…
FACT-CHECK: False – President Tinubu Did Not Order Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu To Resign Due To Health Concerns
Claim A post published by Dockays World and circulated on social media claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reportedly ordered the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to resign from office due to health concerns. The claim was also amplified by Sahara Reporters and had generated 61 comments on their website, over 6000 likes, over…
Viral Post Recycles 2022 CNN Interview To Falsely Claim Obi Exposed Tinubu
Screenshot of the graphics attached to the post on Facebook Claim: A viral Facebook post claims that Peter Obi appeared live on CNN and exposed President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. Full Text As political manoeuvring intensifies ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, social media platforms have been flooded with recycled content…
FACT-CHECK: Did Senate President Godswill Akpabio Say Nigeria Has No Money?
Claim A Facebook post shared by a page named PressExpress Nigeria claims that the President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, said that ‘Nigeria does not have enough money’ and that ‘it is better for the country to borrow funds to execute development projects’. The Post was also circulated here and here. Background Godswill…
FACTCHECK: Viral Kwankwaso/Peter Obi Poster Is Fake
On April 21, 2026, a poster announcing Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Mr. Peter Obi as the President and Vice Presidential candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 presidential election emerged on social media. Background The post was shared by Gawuna TV Network, a Facebook page with 5.3k followers. As of the…
