Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. Photo Source: P.M. Express Claim: A viral Facebook post claims that from October 1, 2026, Nigeria will officially adopt its six geo-political zones as constitutional organs of government, increase the number of states from 36 to 42, and prohibit the creation of additional states. Full Text A Facebook user, Emmanuel…
Claim: A malicious Facebook post was made by Gideon Daniel Kurah on July 28, 2026, with claims that, towards the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in Osun State, the Osun State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has collapsed its structure and adopted the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji…
Claim A Facebook post by Ada Stingola claims that Access Bank has issued a circular announcing that it will shut down its operations beginning September 26, 2026. The claim has also been shared by other Facebook users, including Benjamin Essien, and has gained traction on the platform. At the time of verification, one of the…
Claim A Facebook post by Legit.ng claims that the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) and the Federal Government have announced plans to provide ₦45.2 billion in consumer credit to 500,000 Nigerians to enable them to purchase items such as cars, smartphones, laptops, household appliances and other essential goods. Why We Checked The claim attracted significant…
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…
Claim On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, a publication surfaced online claiming that “the governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara is set to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) after APC screening snub”. The claim was published on Facebook by Take Back Delta Campaign, a Facebook page with 9k followers. As of the time of the…
Claim A publication surfaced online claiming that “the federal government has invited young Nigerians to apply for a ₦22,500 monthly stipend plus free training”. The content published here on May 11, had garnered 520 likes, 183 comments and 24 shares. The Legit Facebook page has over 7.5 million followers. It is a publication that appeals…
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.”…
Screenshot of the claim Claim: A viral Facebook post featuring a before-and-after image comparison claimed that Governor Chukwuma Soludo transformed a refuse dump at Ochanja Roundabout in Onitsha into a clean water fountain. Full Text As Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration in Anambra State nears its third year, several social media posts have circulated, claiming…
