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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
