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

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: Did Aliko Dangote say oil prices may force Nigerians to work from home due to Iran–Israel war?

A claim circulating widely across social media says that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, warned that Nigerians may be forced to adopt work-from-home measures due to rising fuel prices linked to the Iran–Israel crisis. The Claim: A viral WhatsApp message reads: “U.S.-IRAN WAR: RISING OIL PRICES MAY FORCE NIGERIANS TO WORK FROM HOME – DANGOTE.”…

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Fact-check: Did Dangote Declare Support For Peter Obi Ahead Of 2027 Election?

Source: Daily Excessive Claim: Multiple online posts claim that Aliko Dangote has declared full support for Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria.  Full Text Peter Gregory Obi, the former governor of Anambra state, who contested in the 2023 presidential election in  Nigeria on the platform of the Labour Party. His candidacy…

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