Morocco’s semi-final feat won’t give Africa 11 World Cup slots as claimed in viral tweet

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Morocco’s semi-final feat won’t give Africa 11 World Cup slots as claimed in viral tweet

Taiwo Fatola December 14, 2022 1

Claim: Africa Facts Zone claims Morocco’s triumph over Portugal in the quarter-final of the ongoing FIFA World...

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Ex-Osun governor, Oyetola, made several claims in farewell speech, but how true are they?

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Ex-Osun governor, Oyetola, made several claims in farewell speech, but how true are they?

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo December 12, 2022 0

On November 26, Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) bade the people of Osun State...

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Explainer: Assessing the new Leones 90 days after becoming legal tender 

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Explainer: Assessing the new Leones 90 days after becoming legal tender 

Fayia J. Moseray December 12, 2022 1

Introduction The name of Sierra Leone’s legal tender is ‘Leone/’Leones’. The Leones were due to the independence...

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Misleading headline claims Omokri joined Tinubu’s supporters in London

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Misleading headline claims Omokri joined Tinubu’s supporters in London

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo December 9, 2022 0

Claim: Reno Omokri, a staunch PDP member, joined Tinubu’s supporters in London. Verdict: Misleading context Full Text...

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Viral video claiming Donald Trump named corrupt Nigerian politicians false

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Viral video claiming Donald Trump named corrupt Nigerian politicians false

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo December 8, 2022 0

Claim: Donald Trump released the names of corrupt Nigerian politicians and the amount they looted. Verdict: False. ...

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Image showing Tinubu with US president doctored

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Image showing Tinubu with US president doctored

Nigerian Fact-checkers' Coalition December 7, 2022 0

Claim: An image shows the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu met the...

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No, you cannot vote without permanent voter’s card

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No, you cannot vote without permanent voter’s card

Nigerian Fact-checkers' Coalition December 7, 2022 0

Claim: A broadcast message has been circulating on WhatsApp platforms claiming that Nigerians can vote without their...

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Ǹjẹ́ fífi òwú sí àwùjẹ̀ ọmọdé lè dẹ́kun èsúkè?

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Ǹjẹ́ fífi òwú sí àwùjẹ̀ ọmọdé lè dẹ́kun èsúkè?

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo December 6, 2022 0

Aheso: Òwú lórí tàbí l’àwùjẹ̀ ọmọdé lè dekun èsúkè. Àbájáde ìwádìí: Irọ́ ni ọ̀rọ̀ yíí. Botilẹjẹ pé...

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DUBAWA trains 21 fellows for Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking and Research Fellowship

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DUBAWA trains 21 fellows for Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking and Research Fellowship

Dubawa December 5, 2022 1

West Africa’s verification and fact-checking platform, DUBAWA, will, from Monday, December 5, kickstart the 2022/2023 Kwame Karikari...

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LIVE FACT-CHECK: Atiku, Kwankwaso, Obi discuss education, other sectors on Arise’s town hall

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LIVE FACT-CHECK: Atiku, Kwankwaso, Obi discuss education, other sectors on Arise’s town hall

Dubawa December 4, 2022 0

Candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso and...

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