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FACT-CHECK: No, Osun Election Returning Officer Prof. Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole Was Not Arrested Or Detained In Abuja

Chinemere Chukwu04 mins

Claim A message forwarded multiple times on WhatsApp claims that the Returning Officer for the 2026 Osun State governorship election, Prof. Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, was arrested and detained in Abuja. The message was circulated with the headline: “Osun Election Returning Officer, Prof Joshua Olalekan Arrested, Detained in Abuja.” Why We Checked The claim emerged shortly…

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FACT-CHECK: No, Journalist Reuben Abati Was Not Arrested Live on Channels TV Over ‘Loryn Creditvale’ Investment Platform

David Ojumoola09 mins

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…

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