Governor Aiyedatiwa. Source: Official Facebook account Claim: Sahara Reporters, an online news channel, claimed that Governor Aiyedatiwa was throwing bundles of money in Akure to entice voters ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. Full Text According to the timetable of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, campaign for the November 16…
Claim: Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has increased tuition at the state College of Health Science and Technology, Akure and plans to increase tuitions at two other institutions immediately he wins the November 16 governorship election. Full Text Electorate in Ondo State will on November 16, 2024 elect a new governor. The number one political…
Claim: A viral video claims that the federal government of Nigeria has put federal universities up for sale Full Text The educational system in Nigeria has many issues bedeviling it, such as inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, overcrowded classrooms, low teacher morale, insufficient teacher training, outdated curriculum, lack of technological resources and frequent strikes. Other issues…
Source: Boss Mustapha on X Claim: Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, claimed that the country generated 5105 megawatts of electricity on July 27, the highest in three years. Verdict: False! Data from NESO shows that Nigeria generated 4,993.92MW peak power capacity on July 27, 2024. Full Text Stable electricity supply has, over the years,…
Claim: A viral message claims the United Nations will take over Tinubu’s administration if the #EnduranceBadGovernance protest lasts 30 days. Full Text The August 1 to 10 #EnduranceBadGovernance protest in Nigeria is a protest against hunger and bad governance in the oil-rich nation. It is holding, despite several appeals from Federal, State and Local Government…
Claim: People’s Gazette Nigeria claims that President Tinubu has returned OPL 245 oil block to Shell and Eni Full Text As Nigerians continue to express their displeasure with the administration of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu because of rising hardship, several posts have filled the internet, especially social media platforms. Amidst all of these, there…
Claim: A viral WhatsApp message claims that an APC campaign vehicle was attacked by some youths in Ondo State ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial election in the state. Full Text The electorate in Ondo State, a state in the Southwestern region of Nigeria, will go to poll on November 16, 2024, to elect a…
Map showing Ekiti State. Source: Dailypost Claim: A viral WhatsApp message claims that a 7:00am to 7:00pm curfew has been declared in Ekiti State due to recent killings. Full Text Ekiti State in recent time has witnessed multiple killings, raising concerns among the citizens and the government. A ticketing officer of Okada Riders Association was…
Claim: FG is paying ₦50,000 grant to Nigerian Youth A viral WhatsApp message claims that President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment of ₦50,000 Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme for Nigerian youth, and that the Batch B portal is open. The post contains a registration link for Nigerians to register: https://lnkshk.com/fg-50k-cash-grants, with the title FG ₦50,000…
Claim: FG is paying N50,000 child support fund to Nigerian parents A viral WhatsApp message claims that the Federal Government of Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is paying N50,000 Child Support Fund for all Nigerian parents. The post contains a registration link for Nigerians to register: https://ggdfggdghhfdchh.blogspot.com/?m=1 The post, with the…
