Claim A Facebook user, Omoyele Sowore, has posted an image claiming that the NDC presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, said: “In health, I said 4years before, but in 2years, we will have a functional primary health care in every ward in Nigeria “- Peter Obi, NDC Presidential candidate. Why we fact-checked The post has drawn…
Peter Obi. Photo Source: The Punch Claim: A Facebook post claims that a former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the NDC, Peter Obi, is sharing customised campaign bread ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Full Text On 21 October 2026, Ossai Ovie Success, who is a media aide to the Delta State Government,…
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…
A claim surfaced on Facebook that names of polling unit officials and assistant polling unit officials trained and deployed for the Osun State gubernatorial elections have been changed. Oni Gbenga Lawrence made this post on his Facebook page on Friday August 14, 2026. The Facebook post had gathered 41 comments 22 reshares and 81 likes…
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…
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 facebook post circulated by Nigerian Daily Bulletin claims that registration is closing for a financial platform allegedly endorsed by former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. The post uses a purported video of Obi canvassing for Nigerians to join the platform, claiming that he had “opened access to structured income for…
Claim On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, a publication surfaced online claiming that “Rep. Kingsley Ogundu Chinda was presented to President Tinubu and received approval and total support from the president”. The claim was published on Facebook by Newshour1, a Facebook page with 23k followers. As of the time of this factcheck, the post has garnered…
Screenshot of the graphics attached to the post on Facebook Claim: A viral Facebook post claims that Peter Obi appeared live on CNN and exposed President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. Full Text As political manoeuvring intensifies ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, social media platforms have been flooded with recycled content…
