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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?

Saka Fatima04 mins

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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FACT-CHECK: Did FCT Minister Wike Allocate 2,000 Hectares Of Abuja Land To Son Joaquin?

Marshall Bassey07 mins

On June 26, 2025, a disturbing report accusing FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of corruption and abuse of office emerged sparking widespread confusion and controversy. The report claimed that Nyesom Wike allocated over 2,000 hectares of Abuja choice land to his son, Joaquin. Background This claim was first shared by Peoples Gazette as an exclusive report…

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FALSE: Diri Proposes 3rd Term For Governors?

Kayode Shopekan05 mins

On Friday, June 20, 2025, Tribune Online published an article stating that the governor of Bayelsa State, Diri Duoye, proposed to the National Assembly to amend the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria so that state governors could get a third term in office.   The publication claimed that the governor made this…

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FALSE: President Tinubu Not Attacked In Kaduna

Marshall Bassey05 mins

On Friday, June 20, 2025, reports claiming that Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, was almost attacked in Kaduna emerged sparking widespread confusion among many. This claim which went viral in no time was published via several platforms including Facebook, YouTube, X, etc fueling its visibility and vitality. However, the question remains; was President Tinubu attacked in…

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Power generation

Did Nigeria increase power generation to 6,000MW in two years as claimed by the Minister of Power?

Saheed Ibrahim05 mins

Claim: The Nigerian Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, claims that under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria has increased its electricity generation by 2,000 megawatts—rising from 4,000MW in 2022 to 6,000MW in less than two years. Full Text Nigeria has long grappled with erratic electricity supply, a challenge that costs the country an estimated…

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Fact-Check: Claim That Donald Trump Unveiled Nigerian Politicians With Stolen Public Funds Is False

Saheed Ibrahim06 mins

Claim: Several online accounts claim that American President, Donald Trump, has unveiled 25 names of Nigerian  politicians with stolen public funds in the US banks. Screenshot of the claim Full Text Recently, several online accounts claim that US President, Donald Trump, has unveiled 25 names of Nigerian politicians that stock the country’s public funds and…

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FactCheck: Has ICC Issued a Warrant of Arrest For Senate President Akpabio?

Michael Babatunde05 mins

A message forwarded several times on WhatsApp claims the International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered the arrest of the Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio following allegations by the Senator representing Kogi central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The forwarded message accompanied by a picture of Natsaha reads: “BREAKING: ICC Issues International Arrest Warrant for Nigerian Senate President Over…

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Fubara

FactCheck: Did Fubara Relocate To Bayelsa?

Marshall Bassey05 mins

On Friday, March 21, 2025, reports claiming that Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, and his family, have relocated to the Bayelsa State Government House following a declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State emerged on social media. This claim was published on Facebook by Progressive Nigerian Politics, a user with…

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False – Akpabio Not Plotting To Step Down As Senate President

Marshall Bassey04 mins

On March 15, 2025, reports surfaced online, claiming that Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is planning to temporarily step down to facilitate an investigation into sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. This report was shared by Sahara Reporters via its website, and in no time, it went viral. Sahara Reporters also published this…

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Donald Trump and Nigerian politicians

Fact-check: Did Youths Attack, Burn Wike’s Residence In River State?

Saheed Ibrahim04 mins

Screenshot of the claim Claim: Several social media accounts reported that the house of the former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, was burnt. Full Text Nyesom Wike is a Nigerian politician and lawyer who has held various prominent positions. He is the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, appointed by President Bola Tinubu…

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