fact-checking Nigeria

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: Did Youths Attack, Burn Wike’s Residence In River State?

Saheed Ibrahim04 mins

Screenshot of the claim Claim: Several social media accounts reported that the house of the former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, was burnt. Full Text Nyesom Wike is a Nigerian politician and lawyer who has held various prominent positions. He is the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, appointed by President Bola Tinubu…

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