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FACT-CHECK: No, Journalist Reuben Abati Was Not Arrested Live on Channels TV Over ‘Loryn Creditvale’ Investment Platform

David Ojumoola09 mins

Claim A viral online article claims that veteran journalist and broadcaster Reuben Abati was arrested and led away in handcuffs shortly after a live edition of Sunrise Daily on Channels Television. According to the article, Abati allegedly exposed an artificial intelligence-powered investment platform known as Loryn Creditvale, prompting the arrest. The report further claims that the Governor…

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FACT-CHECK: Towards Osun 2026 Guber Polls, Did SDP Enter An  Alliance With APC

Kayode Shopekan05 mins

Claim: A malicious Facebook post was made by Gideon Daniel Kurah on July 28, 2026, with claims that, towards the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in Osun State, the Osun State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has collapsed its structure and adopted the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji…

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2027: Fake Facebook post claims Dangote endorsed Peter Obi’s candidacy

Saheed Ibrahim04 mins

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…

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FACT CHECK #Ekiti: Claim That Killing And Police Station Burning In Isan Is Political Violence Is False

Fisoye Adenitan02 mins

Claim A Facebook user, Prince Isaac Fayose shared a video with the claim: “One killed, police station torched as political violence erupts in Isan Ekiti a few hours to Gubernatorial election, Ekiti youths are angry ,say no to rigging and intimidation”. The post had garnered 127k views, 838 comments,761 shares, and 3.3K likes.   Verification…

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FACT CHECK – #EKITI: NEWS OF TRANSFER OF INEC REC IN EKITI IS FAKE – INEC

Williams Osewezina01 mins

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed rumours that the  Ekiti State REC, Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi, has been transferred.  According to an official of the electoral body, the news is fake.  A journalist had reached out to the INEC, highlighting the rumour of the transfer of Dr. Omoseyindemi, but an official of the commission…

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FACT CHECK: Claim That APC Is Throwing Bread To Residents Of Ekiti Is FALSE

Williams Osewezina05 mins

Screenshot of claim posted an Instagram page – northernmagazine_ Claim On June 19, a video surfaced online of a campaign team of one of the parties running for the governorship position in the Ekiti State Governorship Election. A claim in the caption of the video states: “😮 APC Campaign Truck Seen Throwing Bread To Residents…

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FACT-CHECK: Viral INEC CVR Link is Fake

Muzha Kucha06 mins

A link circulating on social media, particularly on WhatsApp, claims that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has provided a link for the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The link, https://tinydash.pro/inec  (https://cvr-inec-online-registration.earngo.pro/inec.html) has been widely shared across various platforms, attracting many Nigerians who are willing to get themselves registered. Given the…

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