adminFACT-CHECK: Atiku not stepping down for Peter Obi in ADC presidential race
Claim An X user, Sarauta Maryam @SarautaMaryam, claimed that Nigeria’s former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, recently informed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of his plans to step down for Peter Obi from…
FACT-CHECK: Video of MC Oluomo giving money to people, not from recent APC convention, clip is two months old
Introduction Video of the President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musliu Ayinde Akinsanya, “MC Oluomo” sharing cash to people at a rally surfaced online after the national convention of…
FACT-CHECK: Report of Chinese National paraded for aiding terrorism in Nigeria, not recent
Claim An X user, Bolaji Oyepoju @Bolajioyepoju posted an image of a blindfolded Chinese National and claimed he was paraded recently for aiding the terrorist activities of Boko Haram. Verdict…
FACT-CHECK: FALSE! Nigerian Army didn’t recycle old photos to depict recent operation in Imo
Introduction The security situation in Imo State has transitioned from a period of high volatility to a phase of gradual recovery as of early 2026. This shift is primarily attributed…
FACT-CHECK: FALSE! Asari Dokubo not being monitored by Mossad as a terrorist
Introduction After President Donald Trump of the United States threatened military action in Nigeria over the alleged killing of Christians by radical Islamic terrorists in November 2025, the former Niger…
FACT-CHECK: Video of Adamu Garba removing APC flag from office as sign to leave party, from 2022
Claim An X user, BUCOS, shared a video of the vocal member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba, removing the party flag from his office and claimed it was recent.…
FACT-CHECK: News report of Catholic priest burnt to death in Nigeria’s North-East, is seven years old
Claim Facebook pages circulated a news report alongside the image of a Catholic priest burnt to death by bandits and claimed it was a recent incident. Verdict This claim is MISLEADING. Findings…
FACT-CHECK: Sahara Reporters publishes misleading photo of Kwara Miyetti Allah leaders arrested over abductions — image from 2025 in Kebbi
Sahara Reporters on 28 January, published an image of three rough-looking men and claimed that they were the leaders of the Miyetti Allah, a cattle breeding association, who were arrested for their involvement in kidnappings and sponsoring of banditry in Kwara State.
FACT-CHECK: Image does not show suspected kidnappers arrested after falling in love with their victim
Claim Social media users on the X platform and Facebook shared an image of a parade of suspected kidnappers and claimed that they were, arrested after falling in love with their victim…
FACT-CHECK: Did Kwankwaso beg to be Peter Obi’s running mate in 2027?
Claim An X account, ADC news claimed that Rabiu Kwankwaso is begging to be Peter Obi’s running mate in 2027. Verdict This claim is MISLEADING. Kwankwaso recently admitted that he would only…
FACT-CHECK: Did Israel PM promise to establish military base in Nigeria’s South-east?
Introduction The threats and actions of the US President, Donald Trump, two months ago, seem to have shaped and redefined the security atmosphere in Nigeria. In November 2025, Trump threatened…
FACT-CHECK: Nnamdi Kanu’s supporters push barrage of misinformation after his sentencing
Supporters of the convicted leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, have taken it upon themselves to push a barrage of misinformation after a court sentenced…
FACT-CHECK: Viral claim that Nigerian army chief plans to force adult citizens into army, false
Claim Social media users have claimed that Nigeria’s army chief plans to force adult citizens who are up to 18 years old into the Nigerian Army. Verdict This claim is FALSE. Waidi…
FACT-CHECK: 2021 video of huge crowd occupying Tanzanian airport recirculated to depict ongoing protest
Claim An X user shared a video of a huge crowd trooping into an airport alongside the claim that it was a recent protest by the Tanzanians. Verdict This claim is MISLEADING.…
FACT-CHECK: Nigeria’s former lawmaker makes misleading claim, FIFA didn’t fund construction of Kenya stadium
Introduction The Federation International Football Associations (FIFA), on 25 October this year, used an image of the Kebbi stadium project, dating back to 2023, as the new profile banner on…
