Claim A Facebook user, Omoyele Sowore, has posted an image claiming that the NDC presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, said: “In health, I said 4years before, but in 2years, we will have a functional primary health care in every ward in Nigeria “- Peter Obi, NDC Presidential candidate. Why we fact-checked The post has drawn…
Claim: A viral Facebook post claims that a massive crowd demonstrated against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration Full Text As social media users continue to express support for or opposition to political candidates ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election, several political claims have circulated online. On 30 September 2026, a Facebook user, Emmanuel Chibuike,…
A video has emerged online claiming the former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has called on Nigerians to reject APC in the 2027 General Elections. On Saturday, October 10, 2026, an Instagram, user, Aproko of Africa posted the video in which the former Minister lambasted the All Progressives Congress and purportedly asked voters to reject…
Claim A viral social media post alleges that the Borno State Police Command has charged five men accused of printing and wearing T-shirts bearing the inscription “Tinubu Must Go” in Maiduguri. The post, which can be seen on different accounts on Facebook, Instagram, X platforms and also published on the news platform Sahara…
Claim A viral video on social media alleges that the All Progressives Congress (APC) reached an agreement with some members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, to fake a mass defection to APC from the PDP. However, according to the video, it turned out that the fake decampees are now protesting,…
Claim An Instagram image features a graphic of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and US President Donald Trump with the headline: “$700,000,000,000, Nigeria grants America access into its $700 billion untapped mineral resources. Why We Checked The post circulated heavily on Instagram, capturing significant public attention. Given the immense geopolitical implications, the economic valuation…
Claim A Facebook post made by legit.com on July 8th 2026, is claiming that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has quietly abandoned his presidential ambition to lead Nigeria in 2027 and is now positioning himself behind former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the newly formed opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). …
Claim A report published by Ekiti News 247 on August 15, 2026, claims that 100 thugs from Ekiti and Ondo states were plotting to disrupt the Osun State governorship election and had been taken into police custody. The headline reads: “100 thugs from Ekiti, Ondo plotting to disrupt Osun poll in custody – Police” Full…
Claim A Facebook user, Pelumi Olajengbesi, claim that unauthorised soldiers invaded Ijebu Ijesa, arrested Accord members during voting in Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State. Similarly,The Facebook user, who is the spokesperson for the Accord Party in Osun State, also released an official statement to this effect. Why We Checked The fact-check became necessary…
Claim A viral claim posted by Sahara Reporter’s that the Naval Commander who ordered the arrest of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly candidate for Atakumosa East/West Local Government Area of Osun State, Hon. Babatunde Komolafe Festus, over alleged possession of a gun has been redeployed, while the politician has been released following…
