August 08
Nigeria: Verifying Claims By Bola Tinubu's Media Team Amid #EndBadGoverance Protests in Nigeria
Verifying claims by Bola Tinubu's media team amid #EndBadGoverance protests in Nigeria Read more »
Kenya: No, Fast-Food Franchise KFC Not About to Lay Off Workers in Kenya Due to Protests - Ignore Fake Notice
No, fast-food franchise KFC not about to lay off workers in Kenya due to protests - ignore fake notice Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigerian Politician Peter Obi Didn't Call for War During Anti-Government Protests
No, Nigerian politician Peter Obi didn't call for war during anti-government protests Read more »
August 07
Kenya: Exposing Three Facebook Pages Impersonating Well-Known Kenyan Steel Manufacturer Mabati Rolling Mills
IN SHORT: These three Facebook pages using the name of Mabati Rolling Mills, a popular steel manufacturer in Kenya, are out to scam you. Don't fall for their discounted products. Read more »
Nigeria: No Proof of UN Plan to Seize Power From Nigerian Leader Bola Tinubu If Protests Last Beyond 15 Days
No proof of UN plan to seize power from Nigerian leader Bola Tinubu if protests last beyond 15 days Read more »
Kenya: Fake Newspaper Front Pages Criticise Kenyan President's Controversial Cabinet Appointments
IN SHORT: In July 2024, fake front pages of Kenyan newspapers attacked president William Ruto's new cabinet appointments. The legitimate headlines discussed the new political… Read more »
August 06
South Africa: It's a Scam! Don't Be Duped By 'Official' Letters Guaranteeing Admission to South African Universities for a Fee
IN SHORT: A scam spreading on South African social media targets prospective university students who have been rejected or are waiting for an admission decision. The circulating… Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigerian Politician Peter Obi Did Not Lead Anti-Government Protests in Abuja
No, Nigerian politician Peter Obi did not lead anti-government protests in Abuja Read more »
South Africa: 'Pandemic' Post From 'Parody' Cape Independence Social Media Account, Not South Africa's Western Cape Premier Alan Winde
IN SHORT: A widely reposted screenshot of an X post about "digital ID" and "medical ID" came from a parody account. It did not come from Western Cape premier Alan Winde, and there… Read more »
Nigeria: Ignore Claims That #EndBadGovernance Protests Have Been Moved to Nigeria's Independence Day
Ignore claims that #EndBadGovernance protests have been moved to Nigeria's Independence Day Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Government Denies Viral Claims That President Will Halve Salary, Abolish First Lady's Office
IN SHORT: Under fire from angry Nigerians, the government has taken measures to ease economic hardship and discourage protests, but halving the president's salary, among other… Read more »
August 05
South Africa: Factsheet - What You Need to Know About South Africa's Latest Mpox Outbreak
South Africa is currently experiencing a resurgence in cases of mpox, the disease formerly known as monkeypox. These cases are part of a global outbreak which began in 2022. South… Read more »
Nigeria: Video Shows People Gathered Near Lekki Toll Gate in Nigeria's Lagos State, Not 'Thugs' Hijacking Anti-Government Protests in Ajah
Video shows people gathered near Lekki toll gate in Nigeria's Lagos state, not 'thugs' hijacking anti-government protests in Ajah Read more »
Nigeria: No, Video Does Not Show Protesters Burning Down Nyanya Police Station in Nigeria's Capital Abuja
IN SHORT: A video has been posted on social media with the claim that protesters burned down the Nyanya police station on the outskirts of Abuja. But the police denied the claim. Read more »
Nigeria: Officials in Nigeria's Lagos State Deny That New Street Parking Fees Target Churches
IN SHORT: The Lagos State Parking Authority says on-street parking charges apply to all cars parked in designated areas in the state, not just outside Christian worship centres. Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernanceprotests - Video of Protesters in Nigeria's Kano State Is Old
IN SHORT: A video doing the rounds on social media shows protests in May 2024 over the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the emir of Nigeria's Kano state. Online claims that… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Senate President Godswill Akpabio Distances Himself From Viral Quote About Presidential Private Jets
IN SHORT: According to Facebook posts, Nigeria's senate president said the senate would approve the purchase of private jets for the president, regardless of the state of the… Read more »
August 01
Kenya: No Evidence Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni Asked Kenyan President William Ruto to Be Ruthless With Protesters
IN SHORT: As anti-government protests continue in Kenya, we have found no evidence that the Ugandan president encouraged his Kenyan counterpart to allow soldiers to deal with the… Read more »
Nigeria: Police in Nigeria's Oyo State Say Community Activist's Threat to Evict Fulani Herdsmen a 'Complete Falsehood'
IN SHORT: Oyo state police spokesperson says a viral video claiming influential Yoruba activist Sunday Adeyemo asked Fulani herders to leave Igboho community is a "complete… Read more »
Kenya: Viral Graphics Claiming Kenya's Deputy President Faces Impeachment Over Son's Involvement in Mosquito Net Scandal Are Fake
IN SHORT: Graphics allegedly from two Kenyan media houses are doing the rounds on social media. They claim that Kenya's deputy president Rigathi Gachagua is set to face impeachment… Read more »
Kenya: Disregard Fake Standard Newspaper Front Page Headlined 'Occupy JKIA' Amid Anti-Government Protests in Kenya
Disregard fake Standard newspaper front page headlined 'Occupy JKIA' amid anti-government protests in Kenya Read more »
Kenya: No Evidence That Kenyan Legislator Oscar Sudi Criticised Kenyan President William Ruto for Sacking His Cabinet - Ignore Fake X Post
No evidence that Kenyan legislator Oscar Sudi criticised Kenyan president William Ruto for sacking his cabinet - ignore fake X post Read more »
July 30
Nigeria: Nigerians, Ignore Misleading Posts On Facebook Encouraging You to Apply for 'Dangote Scholarship'
Nigerians, ignore misleading posts on Facebook encouraging you to apply for 'Dangote scholarship' Read more »
Kenya: No, Photos Old, Don't Show Police Brutality During 2024 Anti-Tax Protests in Kenya
No, photos old, don't show police brutality during 2024 anti-tax protests in Kenya Read more »
Nigeria: No, Video Does Not Show Nigerians Leaving Their Country for 'Greener Pastures'
No, video does not show Nigerians leaving their country for 'greener pastures' Read more »