Misleading video used to depict ISWAP attack in Sokoto
Claim: An X user @biafra_newsUSB shared a video alleging that the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) used 15- year-old…
Old video of bandits used to incite fear
Amidst this, an X user, @MR__Sulaiman1, shared a video (archived here) claiming that bandits instructed their victims to tell Nigerians…
FACT CHECK: Is Prof Amupitan Part of Tinubu’s Legal Team in 2023?
A social media user, BUCOS, posted a screenshot claiming that the newly appointed INEC chairman, Prof Joash Ojo Amupitan, was…
FACT CHECK: Is Tinubu’s claim of meeting Naira at N1,900/$ exchange rate in 2023 correct?
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu claimed in a speech on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, that when he took office on
FACT CHECK: Did Tinubu kick against Jonathan’s subsidy removal announcement in 2012?
A broadcast circulating on WhatsApp claims that President Bola Tinubu kicked against former President Goodluck Jonathan for removing petrol subsidy…
FACT CHECK: Searchlight on FG’s ’16th democratically elected President’ claim on Twitter
On Friday, May 26, 2023, the Federal Government of Nigeria had claimed the incoming administration is the "nation's 16th elected…
FACT CHECK: Did Obi request 7 weeks from Tribunal to produce witnesses?
A report had claimed the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Saturday, May 20, demanded seven weeks to…
FACT CHECK: Did Pastor Adeboye say Tinubu will fix Nigeria with God’s help?
A Nigerian popular newspaper (not Tribune) reported General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye,…
FACT CHECK: Is Victor Osimhen first Nigerian to clinch Serie A title?
CLAIM: A recent post on a Nigerian-owned newspaper (not Tribune) claimed Napoli talisman, Victor Osimhen is the first Nigerian player…
FACT CHECK: Searchlight on Abike Dabiri’s Sudan claims on Twitter
On Monday, April 24, 2023, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, made some…
FALSE! Yoruba not an official language in Brazil
Claim: A national newspaper and multiple online platforms claim Brazil has adopted Yoruba as its official language and that the…
Viral voice note on WhatsApp billing false
Claim: A viral WhatsApp voice note, purportedly made by the director and CEO of WhatsApp, claims users will have to…
Viral fake post claims Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp will be inaccessible for seven days
Claim: A Facebook post screenshot, purportedly from the verified handle of Mark Zuckerberg, claims Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger will…
This claim that Abba Kyari has been exonerated is false
CLAIM: Several Facebook posts claim the suspended Deputy Police Commissioner, Abba Kyari, has been exonerated and will soon assume his…
Website asking Nigerians to apply for Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme fraudulent
CLAIM: A WhatApp message is directing Nigerians to apply for Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) recruitment with N80,500 monthly stipend…
Experts say mixture of snail slime, evaporated milk cannot cure stroke
CLAIM: A Facebook user claims water gotten from snails (snail slime) and peak milk can cure partial or full stroke.…
University of Oslo not offering fully funded scholarship as claimed in viral WhatsApp message
CLAIM: A viral Whatsapp message claims Oslo University is offering a fully funded scholarship to study free in Norway. VERDICT:…
Marburg virus: What you need to know about disease recently detected in West Africa
On Monday, August 9, 2021, the World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed the first case of Marburg virus in West Africa…
FACT CHECK: MTN Nigeria not celebrating 20th anniversary with N20,000 cash, 5GB data
CLAIM: A viral Whatsapp message claims that mobile telecommunications company, MTN, is giving out N20,000 cash, 5GB worth of data,…
FACT CHECK: US did not give Nigeria 48 hours ultimatum to detain Abba Kyari
CLAIM: Several social media posts claim the United States of America (USA) gave Nigeria’s Federal Government 48 hours to detain…
