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Fact Check: Did Tinubu Government Say Nigeria Needs $150billion To Fund Vaccine Procurement For 2026?

Claim A post shared on X by Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) at 8:09 a.m. on Friday claimed that the Tinubu administration said Nigeria needed $150 billion to fund vaccine procurement for 2026.   The post read: “Tinubu Government Says Nigeria Needs $150billion To Fund Vaccine Procurement For 2026.” Verification   Findings from multiple credible Nigerian news…

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Fact Check: Is There Vote Buying in the Anambra Governorship Election 2025?

CLAIM: A post on X (formerly Twitter) by user @Tkoy2025 (CHIDERA), viewed over 568 times as of 11:28 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, claimed that there was massive vote buying during the ongoing Anambra governorship election. The post read: There is a massive ongoing vote buying happening now in Anambra State. APGA and APC…

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Did the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cautioned politicians, political parties against engaging in premature campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections?

The Claim: 2027: INEC cautions politicians, political parties against premature campaigns.       Full Text The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned politicians and political parties against engaging in premature campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.   The warning follows a growing wave of endorsements allegedly in favour of President Bola…

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BREAKING: Tension As DSS Take Over National Assembly Over Plot To Impeach Akpabio

Claim: Viral claims were posted online by Jake Clifford, News week and on Facebook, saying that there was tension in the National Assembly, with a plot to impeach the Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The content was published on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. With the caption: BREAKING: Tension As DSS Take Over National Assembly Over…

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Fact Check: Is Malta Refinery Owned By Tinubu?

Recently, there was a deluge of allegations around Malta Refinery, with claims that it is owned by Tinubu’s family, with many saying it is the reason Dangote refinery cannot access crude oil in Nigeria. The claims have been circulating on Whatsapp, X handle and Facebook in regards to who owned Malta Refinery. Some of the…

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Did Nigerian Senate Approve Acquisition Of A New Private Jet For Mr President?

Claim: A viral claim that has been shared on social media – X formerly known as Twitter, Facebook – and on Whatsapp says the  Senate approved the acquisition of a private jet for Mr. president. Full Text  Claim: “BREAKING NEWS: We know Nigerians are hungry, but that will not stop us from approving a private…

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