Claim An image depicting an extraordinarily large crowd of supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has circulated on social media, particularly Facebook and X, in connection with the party’s presidential campaign flag-off held in Kaduna State on October 24, 2026. The image was shared in a way that suggests it was a genuine photograph…
A post seen on WhatsApp recently claimed that the Federal Government of Nigeria had opened a National Family Support Scheme to give ₦185,000 allowance to Nigerian families, and urged families to register. The message shared on WhatsApp stated that the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, “have urge (sic) the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation,…
Claim A Facebook post published by Hausaland Magazine carried the headline: “BREAKING NEWS: FULANI TERRORISTS MASSACRE NIGERIAN SOLDIERS, CIVILIANS IN SOKOTO.” The post alleged that armed men described as Fulani terrorists attacked a community identified as “Garin Gobir Gindin” in Sokoto State, killing more than 100 civilians, 10 Nigerian soldiers and a Mobile Police officer,…
Claim A viral Facebook post shared within political groups, including the “2023 Obi Youth Movement,” features an image of the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, with an alleged quote stating: “BREAKING: If Northerners refuse to vote for Tinubu because of hardship and hunger, we will go ahead and rig the election, and nothing…
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…
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….
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…
