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…
Peter Obi and Aliko Dangote. Photo Source: National Reformer Claim: A viral Facebook post claims that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, remarked that Peter Obi can bring out the fortunes of Nigeria. Full Text As political activities ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections gather momentum, social media has been awash with claims of endorsements for…
A keyframe from the viral video. Claim: A viral WhatsApp video claims Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has converted to Christianity Full Text In May 2026, a viral post accompanied by a video began circulating across multiple social media platforms, especially WhatsApp, claiming that Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had changed his religion from Islam…
Peter Obi and Goodluck Jonathan. Photo Source: Vanguard Newspaper Claim: A viral video claims former President Goodluck Jonathan has endorsed Peter Obi for the 2027 presidential election. Full Text As political activities ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election begin to gather momentum, misinformation targeting prominent political figures has continued to spread across social media platforms….
Screenshot of the graphics attached to the post on Facebook Claim: A viral Facebook post claims that Peter Obi appeared live on CNN and exposed President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. Full Text As political manoeuvring intensifies ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, social media platforms have been flooded with recycled content…
Governor Umo Eno Claim: A viral Facebook post claims that the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, approved May 30 as Biafra Remembrance Day and declared himself Igbo. Full Text As ethnic and regional narratives continue to shape online conversations in Nigeria, a claim linking Akwa Ibom State to the Biafran movement has circulated…
Screenshot of the claim Claim: A viral Facebook post claims that the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, said he only wants to see President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 banner in the state. Full Text As political activities gradually build ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, claims about campaign restrictions have begun circulating on…
Screenshot of the claim Claim: A viral Facebook post featuring a before-and-after image comparison claimed that Governor Chukwuma Soludo transformed a refuse dump at Ochanja Roundabout in Onitsha into a clean water fountain. Full Text As Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration in Anambra State nears its third year, several social media posts have circulated, claiming…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma Claim: A news report claims that the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, sponsored the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), seven Heads of Department, and 27 Electoral Officers on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem starting January 20, 2026. Full Text On January 19, 2026, a report on SaharaReporters claims that Governor Hope Uzodimma…
Image attached to the claim on Facebook Claim: A Facebook post claims that former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared his support for Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria. Full Text As Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election, there have continuously been different political events that might potentially influence the outcome of…
