Fact-checking claims on Religious affiliation of Nigerian leaders and political appointees
On March 24, a Twitter user with the handle @RealOlaudah shared a post listing the top positions in Nigeria’s government and head of agencies, departments and parastatals. He claimed that there all the 29 posts listed in his Twitter thread were all occupied by Muslims.
CLAIM: Abia State Had No Permanent Government House Since 1999
On Friday, March 24, 2023, a Twitter User with the handle @Buchyogba tweeted that Abia state does not have a government house. The full text read thus: “Dr Alex Otti may likely operate from his private house in Isialangwa after inauguration on May 29, 2023 since Abia State does not
CLAIM: Bauchi State Commissioner Caught on Camera Buying Votes on Election Day
On Saturday, March 18, 2023, a twitter post show a video of a man sharing money to women.
The video is purported to have shown the Bauchi state Commissioner for Youth and sport, Alhaji Adamu Manu Soro, sharing money to women.
CLAIM: Since 1999, Any Candidate Who Won Kwara State Won the Presidential Election
On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, a media outlet named Pulse Nigeria 247 shared a picture on its Instagram page, stating that ‘Since 1999, any candidate who won Kwara State won the presidential election.’ In the graphic shared was the name of past presidents, the year, and total number of votes
CLAIM: Abuja PDP Chairman Dies on Election Day
Today February 25, 2023, Within Nigeria published a news article crawled onto the Phoenix Browser app titled “Abuja PDP chairman dies on Election Day.” The news read thus “The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Chairman in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja, Sunday Zaka has reportedly passed away. According to the
CLAIM: Former President Obasanjo Intercepted 1 million Chadians from entering Nigeria
Charles Oputa, also known as Charly Boy claimed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo had intercepted 1 million Chadians from entering Nigeria to Kaduna to vote. Oputa said that the Chadians had permanent voters card (PVC). The popular song writer shared the post on his Instagram handle to 192,000 followers with
CLAIM: You can vote without PVC, just upload your details on INEC website and print
There is a viral screenshot claiming that people can vote without their PVC and detailing the steps went viral on WhatsApp. It was also shared on Facebook and Twitter.
CLAIM: Nigeria’s Senators Voted Against Laws Requesting More Women with Political and Social Power
Adeyemi Okediran On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, a Twitter user with a pseudo name “Nigerian Woman” (https://twitter.com/nnekacriss) said that Nigerian senators just voted against laws requesting more women with political and social power. The user made this post while responding to another tweet. Her response reads in full, “Thanks for
Has Every Candidate Ever endorsed by Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo Won the Presidential Election?
21st April: Africa Fact Check Round-Up
Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa: Claim: Pope Francis canceled the Bible and proposed a new book. Verdict: FALSE Source: Dubawa Claim: Video shows people fleeing in Niger State Verdict: FALSE Source: Dubawa Claim: Adeleke is giving out N10,000 as campaign funds to each Nigerian Verdict: FALSE Source: ICIR
CLAIM: Donald Trump announced that Nigerians would no longer need visas to visit USA
CLAIM: A YouTuber, MC Bobby Productions, posted a video claiming that former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Nigerians would no longer need visas to enter the United States.
VERDICT: The video is a FALSE, it is an AI-generated deepfake.
How often do you need to deworm? Here’s all you need to know
A doctor shared a video on X showing worms being removed from a human body during surgery.
The post elicited questions about deworming frequency, with some X users seeking guidance from the doctor.
This article provides an overview of the different types of intestinal worms, their symptoms, risk factors, and available treatments.
CLAIM: Did the UNODC issue a warning on organ trafficking?
CLAIM: An organ trafficking alert from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has been circulating online.
VERDICT: False
CLAIM: Graphic Image Shows Mutilated Back of NYSC Member Brutalised in Zamfara, Nigeria
CLAIM: Graphic Image Shows Mutilated Back of NYSC Member Brutalised in Zamfara, Nigeria
Verdict: FALSE
Images Shared On X Showing Police Torture Citizens During Recent Kenya Protest Are Misleading
CLAIM: Images Shared On X Show Police Torture Citizens During Recent Kenya Protest
VERDICT: Misleading
