January 08
Nigeria: No Evidence Nigeria's Ex-Vice President Abubakar Promised to Release Biafra Separatist Leader
No evidence Nigeria's ex-vice president Abubakar promised to release Biafra separatist leader Kanu if elected president in 2027 Read more »
December 11, 2025
Nigeria: Nigerian Broadcaster Arise News Has Not Suspended Popular Journalist Oseni Rufai
Nigerian broadcaster Arise News has not suspended popular journalist Oseni Rufai Read more »
Nigeria: No, Viral Video Doesn't Show 'Islamic Extremists' Removing Christian Billboard in Nigeria's Kwara State
No, viral video doesn't show 'Islamic extremists' removing Christian billboard in Nigeria's Kwara state Read more »
Nigeria: No Proof That U.S. Authorities Raided House Allegedly Belonging to Nigerian President in Washington DC
No proof that US authorities raided house allegedly belonging to Nigerian president in Washington DC Read more »
Nigeria: Ignore False Claim That Prominent Nigerian Judge James Omotosho Targeted in Assassination Attempt
Ignore false claim that prominent Nigerian judge James Omotosho targeted in assassination attempt Read more »
December 08, 2025
Nigeria: No, Nigerian Minister Nyesom Wike Not Arrested in France
No, Nigerian minister Nyesom Wike not arrested in France Read more »
December 01, 2025
Nigeria: No Evidence Nigerian President Tinubu Snubbed Minister Wike and Supported Soldiers Guarding Disputed Abuja Land
No evidence Nigerian president Tinubu snubbed minister Wike and supported soldiers guarding disputed Abuja land Read more »
Nigeria: No Evidence That Nigerian Jihadists Attacked Sokoto Prison Holding Biafra Separatist Leader Nnamdi Kanu
No evidence that Nigerian jihadists attacked Sokoto prison holding Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu Read more »
November 26, 2025
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Education Ministry Did Not Order Closure of 47 Schools After Abductions
IN SHORT: Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Education told Africa Check it did not shut down 47 schools and that a viral circular claiming otherwise should be disregarded. Read more »
November 24, 2025
Nigeria: Ignore Online Posts Claiming US President Is Considering 'Granting Biafra Freedom' to End Insecurity in Nigeria
IN SHORT: According to a post on Facebook, US president Donald Trump said he was considering granting Biafra its independence to end insecurity in Nigeria. But there is no evidence… Read more »
Nigeria: No, TV Channel Nat Geo Wild Hasn't Announced New Series That Will Compare Chaos in Nigeria to Wildlife
IN SHORT: Several Facebook posts claim that the TV channel National Geographic Wild (Nat Geo Wild) has announced a new series featuring chaos in Nigeria, comparing it to animal… Read more »
November 18, 2025
Nigeria: Nigerian Politician Atiku Abubakar Denies Gifting Internet-Famous Soldier Ahmed Yerima a Car
Nigerian politician Atiku Abubakar denies gifting internet-famous soldier Ahmed Yerima a car Read more »
Nigeria: Ignore Quote About Nigerian President Bola Tinubu Falsely Attributed to World Trade Organization Chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Ignore quote about Nigerian president Bola Tinubu falsely attributed to World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Read more »
Nigeria: No Evidence of U.S. Airstrikes in Kaduna After U.S. President's Claim of Christian Persecution in Nigeria
No evidence of US airstrikes in Kaduna after US president's claim of Christian persecution in Nigeria Read more »
November 17, 2025
Nigeria: No Evidence Nigerian Lawmaker Abaribe Supports Suggestion to Set Up US Military Base in Port Harcourt
IN SHORT: Several Facebook posts claim that Nigerian senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has responded to the suggestion of the US setting up a military base in the oil-rich Port Harcourt… Read more »
November 14, 2025
Nigeria: Nigeria's Senate President Akpabio Didn't Say President Trump Should Focus On US or 'Nigerians Aren't Complaining About Killings'
Nigeria's senate president Akpabio didn't say president Trump should focus on US or 'Nigerians aren't complaining about killings' Read more »
November 13, 2025
Nigeria: No, U.S. Fighter Jet Hasn't Landed in Nigeria After President Trump's 'Killing of Christians' Claims
No, US fighter jet hasn't landed in Nigeria after president Trump's 'killing of Christians' claims Read more »
Nigeria: China Did Not Vow to Defend or Supply Nigeria With 'Powerful Weapons' Following U.S. President Trump's 'Christian Genocide' Claims
China did not vow to defend or supply Nigeria with 'powerful weapons' following US president Trump's 'Christian genocide' claims Read more »
November 12, 2025
Nigeria: Nigerian TV Station AIT Dismisses Shutdown Claims, Continues Broadcasting Amid Rightsizing
Nigerian TV station AIT dismisses shutdown claims, continues broadcasting amid rightsizing Read more »
October 29, 2025
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Oyo State Government Has Not Introduced Tax On Burials, Weddings and Other Events
No, Nigeria's Oyo state government has not introduced tax on burials, weddings and other events Read more »
Kenya: Viral Video Doesn't Show Protest in Nigeria for Nnamdi Kanu's Release but Is From Kenya
Viral video doesn't show protest in Nigeria for Nnamdi Kanu's release but is from Kenya Read more »
October 15, 2025
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Electoral Commission Chair Nominee Was Not Part of President Tinubu's Legal Team At Election Tribunal
No, Nigeria's electoral commission chair nominee was not part of president Tinubu's legal team at election tribunal Read more »
October 14, 2025
West Africa: Ghanaians and Nigerians Beware - Social Media Posts Promoting 'Afriquantumx' Investment Platform Are Out to Scam You
Ghanaians and Nigerians beware: Social media posts promoting 'AfriQuantumX' investment platform are out to scam you Read more »
Nigeria: No, Tinubu's Government Hasn't Introduced 5 Percent Surcharge On Petrol Products From January 2026
No, Tinubu's government hasn't introduced 5% surcharge on petrol products from January 2026 Read more »
October 09, 2025
Nigeria: Claim That Son of Biafra Separatist Leader Nnamdi Kanu Won International 'Brain Competition' False
Claim that son of Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu won international 'brain competition' false Read more »











