Claim A Facebook post claims that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has agreed to become the vice-presidential candidate to Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post, published by a Facebook user identified as OgwuTV, has gained traction with over…
A post circulating on social media from the website www.sportifypost.com.ng claims that Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, stated: “We were taught even while in school that the parliament can turn a woman into a man.” The post further alleges that he made the remark while speaking at a public lecture held in Abuja. Godswill…
A message currently circulating on WhatsApp claims that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Nigeria announced a plan to make military service compulsory for all Nigerians aged 18 and above if they refused to join voluntarily. The post also alleges that the 10,000 recruits enlisted last year are “nowhere to be found.” The same…
A post circulating on Facebook, shared by a user known as Celebrity Blogger, claims that Nigerian senator Enyinnaya Abaribe allegedly aksed Igbo people across Nigeria to “arm yourselves with courage… because what is coming may be more dangerous than what we saw during the Biafra War.” As at the time of verification, the post had…
Introduction A message circulating on WhatsApp, Facebook and X platforms claims that the Federal Ministry of Education has issued a circular ordering the closure of 47 Federal Unity Colleges across Nigeria. Screenshot of the circular The message also lists the affected schools, including FGGC Minjibir, FTC Ganduje, FGGC Zaria, FTC Kafanchan, FGGC Bakori, FTC Dayi,…
Claim: A Facebook post by Igbo Times Magazine on October 17, 2025, claimed that Governor Alex Otti of Abia State had dumped the Labour Party (LP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The post read in part “BREAKING NEWS: Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, Dumps Labour Party for APC — Says “APC Means Well for…
Claim An online publication, Politics Nigeria, on September 30, 2025, reported that 14 political assassinations have been recorded in Anambra State within two years. Verification To verify this claim, we reviewed reports from multiple reputable media organisations and independent research bodies. Media Corroboration A review shows that the report was also published by major national…
A claim circulating on WhatsApp directs users to a website purportedly linked to a Federal Government bursary scheme, It claims that students in secondary schools are entitled to receive ₦30,000. The message instructs students to click a button that says Bank form and fill in their bank details in order to access the funds….
A Facebook user, Comrd Bashir Usman Gobir, on July 31, 2025, posted that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) was set to begin a new recruitment exercise. According to his claim, the recruitment portal would open on August 5, 2025, and close on October 10, 2025. The post also included a link (policerecruitment.gov.ng) purportedly directing interested…
A recent website post on sftas.org.ng claims that the Nigerian Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) is conducting recruitment for 2025. According to the post, applications are open online at www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng until Monday, 3rd March 2025, with 70 vacancies available across various cadres. It further advises applicants to visit the portal, complete the application form, and…
