Claim A viral social media video, notably circulated on Native Reporters’ Facebook Page, puts forward a claim which we have now fact-checked and come out with important things you should know about that video. The video contains a branded vehicle showing a campaign poster of the APC, with holes in the door on the driver’s…
Claim A viral online post entitled “LEGAL NOTICE – 2025 CYBERCRIMES ACT NOW IN FORCE” claims that the National Assembly has officially enacted a new piece of legislation called the Cybercrimes Act 2025. The WhatsApp broadcast lists seven key digital offenses and matching punishments, including up to 5 years imprisonment for unauthorised phone access, up…
Claim A viral WhatsApp broadcast circulating under the header “FROM EFCC DESK” warns the public against answering or calling back specific international phone numbers from countries like Belarus (+375), Latvia (+371), and Serbia (+381). The message asserts that calling these numbers back allows fraudsters to copy your contact lists and banking details from your phone…
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…
Claim A facebook post circulated by Nigerian Daily Bulletin claims that registration is closing for a financial platform allegedly endorsed by former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. The post uses a purported video of Obi canvassing for Nigerians to join the platform, claiming that he had “opened access to structured income for…
Claim A recent post online says the State Security Service (SSS) office in Abuja has issued an alert to Nigerians in the South and North central, with focus on Lagos, Ilorin and Rivers state, claiming that Boko Haram had deployed fighters to these locations. The claim read: “SSS office Abuja BREAKING NEWS! Security alert!! Privileged…
A keyframe from the viral video. Claim: A viral WhatsApp video claims Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has converted to Christianity Full Text In May 2026, a viral post accompanied by a video began circulating across multiple social media platforms, especially WhatsApp, claiming that Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had changed his religion from Islam…
Screenshot of the graphics attached to the post on Facebook Claim: A viral Facebook post claims that Peter Obi appeared live on CNN and exposed President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. Full Text As political manoeuvring intensifies ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, social media platforms have been flooded with recycled content…
Claim A Facebook post shared by a page named PressExpress Nigeria claims that the President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, said that ‘Nigeria does not have enough money’ and that ‘it is better for the country to borrow funds to execute development projects’. The Post was also circulated here and here. Background Godswill…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma Claim: A news report claims that the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, sponsored the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), seven Heads of Department, and 27 Electoral Officers on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem starting January 20, 2026. Full Text On January 19, 2026, a report on SaharaReporters claims that Governor Hope Uzodimma…
