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…
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…
False! Akwa Ibom Gov Didn’t Approve May 30 As Biafra Remembrance Day
Governor Umo Eno Claim: A viral Facebook post claims that the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, approved May 30 as Biafra Remembrance Day and declared himself Igbo. Full Text As ethnic and regional narratives continue to shape online conversations in Nigeria, a claim linking Akwa Ibom State to the Biafran movement has circulated…
2027 election: No evidence Gov Okpebholo restricts opposition’s campaign banners in Edo
Screenshot of the claim Claim: A viral Facebook post claims that the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, said he only wants to see President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 banner in the state. Full Text As political activities gradually build ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, claims about campaign restrictions have begun circulating on…
Fact-check: Did Aliko Dangote say oil prices may force Nigerians to work from home due to Iran–Israel war?
A claim circulating widely across social media says that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, warned that Nigerians may be forced to adopt work-from-home measures due to rising fuel prices linked to the Iran–Israel crisis. The Claim: A viral WhatsApp message reads: “U.S.-IRAN WAR: RISING OIL PRICES MAY FORCE NIGERIANS TO WORK FROM HOME – DANGOTE.”…
True! Gov Soludo Transformed Ochanja Roundabout Refuse Dump
Screenshot of the claim Claim: A viral Facebook post featuring a before-and-after image comparison claimed that Governor Chukwuma Soludo transformed a refuse dump at Ochanja Roundabout in Onitsha into a clean water fountain. Full Text As Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration in Anambra State nears its third year, several social media posts have circulated, claiming…
