Claim A report published by The Guild Online Newspaper claims that the police arrested 33 people described as “Accord Party-imported voters” in Osun State. The claim was also shared by Nigeria2027Election on Instagram and circulated by other social media accounts. In addition, a Facebook account Popoola Muideen Opeyemi shared a video claiming to show the…
Claim A viral campaign video shows Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, addressing supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ilesa. In the footage, he is heard speaking in Yoruba, urging his supporters to violently confront opposition party members. His specific verbal remarks translate directly to a directive to execute political rivals….
Claim A Facebook post by “TVC News Nigeria – Arise News Today” claims that a former President, Dr. Olusegun Obasanjo, has endorsed Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, for the 2026 Osun governorship election. The post includes a photo of Obasanjo and Adeleke on a campaign stage with a large screen displaying “OSUN STATE GRAND CAMPAIGN…
Claim A viral multimedia report and video broadcast popularised by Sahara Reporters and widely reshared across public Facebook pages claim that operatives of the Nigerian Navy intercepted and arrested Hon. Babatunde Komolafe Festus, the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly candidate for the Atakumosa East/West Local Government Area. The social media posts assert that…
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…
