Claim On January 15, 2026, an online report circulated by The Northern Star and shared widely on social media platforms, including WhatsApp, claimed that the Federal Government (FG) had suspended the implementation of Nigeria’s tax reform laws. The report alleged that the suspension was due to uncertainty over the final, officially gazetted version of the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
