Politics

Fact-checking claims made by Bola Tinubu at NESG dialogue Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Fact-checking claims made by Bola Tinubu at NESG dialogue

Kabir Yusuf February 20, 2023

Abstract Mr Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, spoke on his economic agenda and plans for...

Old video used to depict Nigeria’s National Assembly complex invasion by DSS

Rasheedat Oladotun Iliyas February 20, 2023

Claim: A viral video on social media platforms alleged the invasion of the National Assembly complex by...

2019 photos recirculated to depict massive turnout for Tinubu in Katsina Tinubu Bola

2019 photos recirculated to depict massive turnout for Tinubu in Katsina

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo February 17, 2023

Claim: Old photos were recently reshared online depicting massive turnout for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential...

Explainer: Did The Gambia Coalition 2016 implement only three out of 22 of Barrow’s manifesto on democracy and rule of law?

Mariam Sankanu February 16, 2023

On January 13, 2023, Madi Jobarteh, a human rights activist and social commentator, had a face-off in...

No, Tinubu not getting married, as claimed by viral jingle announcement Bola Ahmed Tinubu

No, Tinubu not getting married, as claimed by viral jingle announcement

Kabir Yusuf February 15, 2023

Claim: A Twitter user Ifedolapo Osun – in a viral tweet – shared a video announcement that...

FALSE! Peter Obi did not mention Aisha Yesufu as running mate as alleged by Facebook user

Lois Ugbede February 9, 2023

Claim: Facebook user alleged that Peter Obi announced Aisha Yesufu as his vice presidential candidate. Verdict: False....

False! Tinubu’s embroidery signature has no link to Ouroboros occult vector symbol False! Tinubu's embroidery signature has no link to Ouroboros occult vector symbol

False! Tinubu’s embroidery signature has no link to Ouroboros occult vector symbol

Cole Praise February 6, 2023

Claim: Ouroboros’ occult vector is an occult sign, and Tinubu’s cap suggests he is a member. Verdict:...

Fact-checking Bukola Saraki’s claim: Inflation rate stayed at single digit under PDP

Fact-checking Bukola Saraki’s claim: Inflation rate stayed at single digits under PDP

Ikechukwu Oyemike February 1, 2023

Claim: Today’s inflation rate is around 16%, whereas, under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration, it remained...

Explainer: Honouring Solo Sandeng’s sacrifice

Mariam Sankanu January 31, 2023

The events of April 14 & 16, 2016, were a dark chapter in The Gambia’s history. Ebrima...

Buhari endorsed Tinubu at Adamawa rally, contrary to Twitter user’s narrative

Rasheedat Oladotun Iliyas January 20, 2023

Claim: President Muhammadu Buhari did not endorse the APC Presidential Candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the party’s...

Fact-checking claims made by Bola Tinubu at NESG dialogue

Old video used to depict Nigeria’s National Assembly complex invasion by DSS

2019 photos recirculated to depict massive turnout for Tinubu in Katsina

Explainer: Did The Gambia Coalition 2016 implement only three out of 22 of Barrow’s manifesto on democracy and rule of law?

No, Tinubu not getting married, as claimed by viral jingle announcement

FALSE! Peter Obi did not mention Aisha Yesufu as running mate as alleged by Facebook user

False! Tinubu’s embroidery signature has no link to Ouroboros occult vector symbol

Fact-checking Bukola Saraki’s claim: Inflation rate stayed at single digits under PDP

Explainer: Honouring Solo Sandeng’s sacrifice

Buhari endorsed Tinubu at Adamawa rally, contrary to Twitter user’s narrative

Economy

Electricity subsidy removal, heart disease remedy, other claims fact-checked this week

Viral claim about ‘Hisbah chief with police ADC,’ misleading

Contrary to Obi’s claim, FG has not removed electricity subsidy

Does regular sex prevent heart disease?