Isaac Fayose, a Nigerian businessman, has claimed that Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were distributed to non-indigenes of Ekiti State while voting was ongoing in the 2026 off-cycle election. Fayose made the claim in a video posted on his verified social media handles, which was further amplified by online bloggers, as can be seen here and...
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FACT-CHECK: AI-generated image claiming “Ekiti people waiting to sell their votes”
On 20 June 2026, an image circulated on X showing a dense crowd of people standing in an orderly queue. The accompanying caption claimed that the scene showed “Ekiti people waiting to sell their votes,” implying widespread voter inducement on election day. CLAIM: AI-generated image claiming “Ekiti people waiting to sell their votes” VERIFICATION: Visual...
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FACT CHECK: Voters show off food items ahead of the governorship election in Ekiti State?
On 19 June 2026, a claim went viral on Facebook alleging that some people had been collecting food items from politicians ahead of the Ekiti State governorship election. Attached to the claim is an image of people holding packs of Semovita and an All Progressives Congress (APC) placard. Claim: Residents of Ekiti State received food...
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FACT CHECK: Does this video show political violence in Isan-Ekiti hours before opening of polls in the 2026 off-cycle election?
Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has shared a video on social media, claiming that it shows political violence in Isan-Ekiti just hours before the opening of polls in the ongoing June 20 governorship election in the state. Isaac Fayose wrote, “One killed, police station torched as political violence erupts in...
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FACT-CHECK: Did APC distribute bread to voters in Ekiti ahead of the 2026 governorship election?
On June 19, 2026, a video circulated on X showing people scrambling for items being handed out from a moving campaign vehicle. Posts accompanying the footage claimed that the APC was distributing bread to voters ahead of the Ekiti governorship election. The claim gained traction after being shared by GossipMillNaija and reposted by Vanguard. CLAIM:...
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FACT CHECK: Was a Network Shutdown Planned in Abuja Ahead of the FCT Area Council Elections?
An X (formerly Twitter) user claimed that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, alongside telecommunications service providers, intended to shut down and jam network services ahead of the FCT Area Council Elections. The post, which garnered over 70,000 interactions, suggested the shutdown was designed to demonstrate the impossibility of electronic transmission of election results. Claim: FCT Minister...
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FACT CHECK: Are Registered Voters Being Excluded from Voting at PU 004, Wuse Zone 2?
Claims that registered voters are being prevented from voting at polling unit (PU) 004 in Wuse Zone 2 during the ongoing FCT Area Council Elections have circulated on social media. Allegations include voters’ names not appearing on the register despite being duly registered, and polling unit changes being made without prior notice. Verification CDD War...
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FACT CHECK: Does APC Candidate Zakka Have “No Certificate” as Claimed by ADC’s Ogidi?
The candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Paul Moses Ogidi, via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Zakka Christopher did not have a certificate. Ogidi made the claim while responding to a post from an X user on “Why Academic Pedigree Matters for AMAC.” The post featured...
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FactCheck: Did Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters pass through military checkpoints without intervention?
A widely shared video appeared to show armed militants travelling through a military checkpoint without resistance. The footage raised serious concerns about national security and the conduct of security personnel. Claim: Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters were reportedly seen moving in armoured vehicles through military checkpoints, while soldiers looked on without intervening. Verification: The video...
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FactCheck: Did Katsina State Government approve the procurement of 30 hybrid CNG buses?
Information circulated regarding a major transportation initiative reportedly approved by the Katsina State Government. The claim suggested a significant investment in hybrid Compressed Natural Gas buses to enhance public mobility. Claim: Katsina State Government approved the procurement of 30 hybrid CNG buses for transport services in the State. Verification: In December 2025, the Katsina State...