A claim that Mali has become the first African country to be debt-free has circulated widely across social media platforms. The message, retrieved from WhatsApp, claims the country’s finance minister made the announcement. The message, shared along with an image, states, “Mali is now a debt-free country. The country’s Finance Minister has announced that Mali...
Author: Raji Olatunji (Abdulazeez Raji)
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FACT CHECK: How true is this circulating Ondo election result purportedly from IReV?
An image circulating on social media claims to show the results of the 2024 Ondo governorship election, allegedly sourced from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Results Viewing Portal (IReV). The post asserts that these are the election results as of 10:10 pm on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Verification The CDD War Room investigated the...
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FACT CHECK: Were 18 people killed in Idanre during the 2024 Ondo Election?
The CDD War Room received a claim via the CheckbyMeedan tool stating that 18 people were killed in Idanre LGA during the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. This claim emerged amid reports of violence and voting disruptions at some polling units within the local government area. Verification The CDD War Room investigated the...
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FACT CHECK: Was man caught with bags of cash during the ongoing 2024 Ondo election?
Claim: An X post by Legit NG alleges that a suspected vote buyer was arrested by Department of State Services (DSS) officials amid the ongoing 2024 Ondo gubernatorial election. Verification The CDD War Room investigated the claim and verified that Channels Television on X reported the incident at 9:49 a.m., shortly after the polls opened...
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FACT CHECK: Has Ondo REC Oluwatoyin Babalola been sacked ahead of the 2024 guber polls?
CDD War Room received a claim via the CheckbyMeedan tool, which states that the Ondo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Oluwatoyin Babalola, has been sacked ahead of the 2024 gubernatorial election. This claim follows controversies surrounding her state of origin, with members of the opposition calling for her resignation ahead of the polls. Claim: Ondo REC, Oluwatoyin...
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FACT CHECK: Did Ondo PDP candidate, Agboola claim Aiyedatiwa withdrew N2 billion for Edo guber election?
A claim received via the CheckbyMeedan tool states that the PDP candidate for the 2024 Ondo election, Agboola Ajayi, alleged that his APC counterpart, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, withdrew N2 billion for the Edo state governorship election held on September 21, 2024. Claim: PDP candidate Agboola Ajayi alleged that Aiyedatiwa withdrew N2 billion for the September 21...
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FACT CHECK: Are there new rules allowing government to monitor WhatsApp calls and voice recordings?
A video is circulating on WhatsApp purporting that new communication rules now allow the Nigerian government to monitor and record all calls and voice recordings on the social media platform. The viral clip shows a static image of a Nigerian police officer with an audio narration in the background. According to the narration, private conversations...
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FACT CHECK: Did Ondo PDP candidate claim Governor Aiyedatiwa increased security vote to N1.5 Billion?
A claim received via the CheckbyMeedan tool alleges that the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2024 Ondo governorship election, Agboola Ajayi, stated that the State’s governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who is also contesting on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), increased the State’s security vote to N1.5 billion. This...
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FACT CHECK: How true are Obaseki’s claims about Edo’s IGR ranking and minimum wage?
In a recent interview with Channels Television, the outgoing Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, made several claims highlighting the achievements of his administration. This was amidst a contentious election process. While speaking on the successes of his administration and why his party’s candidate was the best choice among other contestants, Obaseki said Edo state...
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FACT CHECK: Form EC8A shows higher valid votes than accredited voters in PU 1, Okpella IV, Etsako East LGA?
Claim: Form EC8A shows the number of valid votes higher than accredited voters in PU 1, Okpella IV, Etsako East LGA Verdict: TRUE The CDD War Room confirms that on Form EC8A for PU 01, Iddo P/S Sabo II, Okpella IV, Etsako East LGA, the number of registered voters is 572, the number of accredited...