Ahead of the November 11 gubernatorial election in Imo state, political parties have commenced their campaigns to win the support of the electorate for their respective candidates. A recent example of such efforts to woo voters is an interview granted by George Agbakaki, the Southeast leader of the Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO). In the interview,...
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FACT SHIELD: What to Know about the November 11 Kogi Governorship Election
Gubernatorial polls were held in only 28 states of the federation during Nigeria’s last general elections. Consequently, eight states were left out from the general elections thus leading to the off-cycle elections which would subsequently be held. Currently, preparations final are being made towards the off-cycle elections that will take place in Imo, Kogi, and...
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FACT SHIELD: What to know about November 11 Governorship election in Imo state
During the general elections of February and March, gubernatorial polls were held in only 28 states of the federation, leaving out eight states where off-cycle elections will subsequently be held. Off-cycle elections will take place in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa states on November 11, 2023. This Explainer will focus on Imo State and the specifics...
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FACT CHECK: Has Presidential Election Petition Tribunal Fixed September 16 for Judgement?
On the morning of Monday, August 28, 2023, Nigerians awoke to the news that the much-anticipated Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) judgement had been scheduled for September 16, 2023. Going by discussions on social media, the date is anticipated to be when the election tribunal court will announce its verdict regarding the election petitions filed...
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FACT CHECK: Claim that Tinubu is the sole candidate that never had 25% in FCT misleading
A verified Twitter user, known for being a staunch supporter of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party(LP) in the 2023 general elections, has claimed that Bola Tinubu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was the only presidential candidate that never had 25 percent of votes cast in the Federal Capital...
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FACT CHECK: Did Governor Adeleke appoint his daughter as commissioner in Osun State?
By Peter Yohanna Claim: Osun Governor appointed his biological daughter, Adenike Adeleke as commissioner in the state On July 7, 2023, a Twitter user tweeted that “BREAKING: ‘g’overnor Ademola Adeleke has just appointed his biological daughter as a Commissioner in Osun State. Congratulations to the good people of Osun State.” The tweet has garnered over...
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FACT CHECK: 50% fee reduction claim in Taraba State University true?
A screenshot of a memo said to be from the Taraba State University registrar’s office has been making the rounds on social media, particularly WhatsApp. The memo informs the university community about reduction in fees, which will take effect from the 2022–2023 academic year. It states that the 50% slash in fees was approved by...
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FACT CHECK: Rueben Abati makes multiple inaccurate claims about legislation signed by Jonathan
Dr. Reuben Abati, a columnist, and broadcast journalist with Arise News, has made multiple claims regarding the bills signed into law by former Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan. Abati, who served as Jonathan’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity between 2011 and 2015, made these claims during The Morning Show aired on Arise News on Thursday,...
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FACT SHIELD: What Does It Mean To Close A Case?
According to reports, Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, has closed his election petition case against Bola Tinubu, the newly sworn-in president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The story was headlined “Atiku Abubakar closes case against Tinubu” by many news outlets across the country. While those familiar with legal terms may...
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FACT CHECK: Has former Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike, been appointed CBN governor?
A claim that former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has been appointed as the new governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has circulated online. The claim is accompanied by a video featuring Wike and Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State. The video, posted by NewsbySparro, has garnered over 1,900 views as of...