LIVE FACT-CHECK: Nigerian fact-checkers monitor mis/disinformation as electorates decide next president – DAY 2

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LIVE FACT-CHECK: Nigerian fact-checkers monitor mis/disinformation as electorates decide next president – DAY 2

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Claim 16 CLAIM: A Twitter user DrUmaru_AJ (@Princeujay), alleged Ekiti election results were uploaded as far back...

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TRUE! Kogi State appointee arrested by soldiers in Kogi Central

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TRUE! Kogi State appointee arrested by soldiers in Kogi Central

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CLAIM: Former senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, claimed that thugs of the All Progressives...

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True! Voting yet to commence in parts of Bayelsa at 4 pm

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True! Voting yet to commence in parts of Bayelsa at 4 pm

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CLAIM: A Twitter user claims that voting is yet to commence in some parts of Bayelsa at...

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TRUE! LP Karshi District Chairman Valentine Onuigbo, dead

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TRUE! LP Karshi District Chairman Valentine Onuigbo, dead

Nigerian Fact-checkers' Coalition February 25, 2023 0

An online report has announced the death of the party chairman of the Labour Party, representing the...

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False! Boko Haram did not take over INEC’s offices in Kaduna, Kano

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False! Boko Haram did not take over INEC’s offices in Kaduna, Kano

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CLAIM: Some social media users claim the Boko Haram terrorist group has taken over INEC offices in...

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False; Katsina State Police Command did not arrest party agents for INEC’s server hack

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False; Katsina State Police Command did not arrest party agents for INEC’s server hack

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CLAIM: Katsina State Police Command arrested party agents for attempting to hack into the INEC server.  FINDING:...

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False; President Buhari did not vote for Peter Obi

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False; President Buhari did not vote for Peter Obi

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CLAIM: A video circulating on social media showed the moment President Muhammadu Buhari voted for the presidential...

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Contrary to claims, voting currently ongoing in Igweocha, Rivers State

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Contrary to claims, voting currently ongoing in Igweocha, Rivers State

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CLAIM: Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafran agitator, claims voters are not out in Igweocha part of Rivers State...

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False; President Buhari’s vote NOT void

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False; President Buhari’s vote NOT void

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CLAIM: A Twitter user, Harmless (@Harmless12345), claims President Buhari’s vote is void.  FINDING: Several media reports show...

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True, EFCC storms Tinubu’s polling unit

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True, EFCC storms Tinubu’s polling unit

Nigerian Fact-checkers' Coalition February 25, 2023 0

CLAIM: Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) storms Tinubu’s polling unit in Alausa, Lagos. FINDING: Some media...

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