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...
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FactCheck: Did Bello Matawalle give out five of his daughters in marriage?
Viral reports alleging that the Minister of State for Defence conducted a large wedding ceremony involving several of his children. The claim attracted public attention due to the scale of the reported event. Claim: Bello Matawalle gave out five of his daughters in marriage Verification: During a recent multiple wedding ceremony, Minister of State for...
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FactCheck: Did Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf defect from NNPP to APC?
Viral reports circulating suggest that the Governor of Kano State had abandoned his political party for another. Given the implications of such a move, the claim sparked debate among party supporters and the broader public. Claim: The Executive Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, dumped his party, NNPP, to APC Verification: In January 2026,...
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FACT CHECK: Did BVAS glitch disrupt the voting exercise in Onitsha?
On November 8, 2025, the CDD War Room received a claim via the Check by Meedan tool that the Biometric Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) had suffered a glitch in Onitsha, thereby disrupting the voting exercise. This claim comes amidst the ongoing gubernatorial election in Anambra State. Claim: BVAS glitch disrupted voting exercise in Onitsha Verification...
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FACT CHECK: Does this video show unknown gunmen attacking security personnel during the 2025 Anambra governorship election?
A video has been shared widely by multiple user accounts on TikTok with the claim that it shows the moment unknown gunmen were attacking security personnel during the 2025 Anambra governorship election. The video, posted by an account with the username @official_slow_b on Saturday, November 8, 2025, has the inscriptions “Anambra state election 2025 there...
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FACT CHECK: Old image shared hours after opening of polls with the hashtag AnambraDecides’25
An image showing people on motorcycles in what appears to be a campaign or community event was shared on X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #AnambraDecides2025, suggesting it depicts current election activities in Anambra State, Nigeria. Claim: Old image shared hours after opening of polls with the hashtag AnambraDecides’25 Verification: The photograph shows several people...