election misinformation

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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FACT-CHECK: Did Senator Kaka Shehu Disburse ₦135.6m Cash for Sallah to His Constituents as Viral Image Claims?

Saka Fatima06 mins

On May 16, a viral image began to circulate on social media, even on some of the prominent newspapers showing a Nigerian lawmaker, the Senator representing Borno Central, Kaka Shehu Lawan, seated beside a table laden with cash. This has raised widespread claims that the politician disbursed ₦135,650,000 to constituents and party executives for the…

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2027 election: Old video used to falsely depict Jonathan endorsing Obi

Saheed Ibrahim05 mins

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….

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Fact Check: Has Rabiu Kwankwaso Agreed to Be Peter Obi’s Vice-Presidential Candidate?

Chinemere Chukwu05 mins

Claim A Facebook post claims that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has agreed to become the vice-presidential candidate to Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post, published by a Facebook user identified as OgwuTV, has gained traction with over…

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