CDD’s Soldiers of Mouth (SOM) sent in a viral social media post alleging that a local government chairman in Anambra State was disrupting the ongoing governorship election. The post claimed that the chairman used armed Police officers to prevent the election from proceeding smoothly. Verification: CDD War Room reviewed the image and video submitted through...
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FACT CHECK: Did Soludo ‘Emptied Anambra Purse’ to Buy Votes for APGA?
On November 7th 2025, a Facebook page, APGA Interactive Forum (AIF Media), made a claim that Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has “emptied the state’s purse” and released ₦100 million to Nnewi North Local Government Area to buy votes ahead of the upcoming election. The post further alleges that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)...
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FACT CHECK: Did Anambra Drop To 33rd In Education Ranking Under Soludo?
On September 10, 2025, an online news platform, NewsFlash Nigeria, reported that Anambra State had dropped to 33rd position in Nigeria’s latest education ranking under the administration of Governor Charles Soludo. The report, which has since circulated widely on blogs and social media, claimed that the state’s education sector has experienced a steep decline. Other...
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Video of APC chieftain threatening to destroy ballot papers where PDP wins in Oredo true?
A video of APC chieftain Egogo Emmanuel threatening to destroy ballot papers in polling units where PDP wins has gone viral. The video which has been shared multiple times shows Egogo stating that in any polling unit PDP where PDP wins, in Ward 9, Oredo LGA, he would destroy the ballot box. Verdict: TRUE CDD...
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Were Thugs associated with PDP Arrested in Edo State?
Reports that thugs associated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were arrested on the eve of the governorship elections went viral. The claim stated that the thugs were arrested in the Oredo and Igara Akoko areas of the state. Verdict: True Verification A statement by the Nigerian Police confirmed the incident. According to the police,...
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Was Esan West Chairman Hon Collins Aigbogun Arrested?
A claim sent via the CDD West Africa Meedan chatbot alleges that the Esan West Chairman, Hon. Collins Aigbogun was arrested and moved to Abuja. CDD War Room spoke with a soldier of mouth from the state who confirmed the incident. Also, a report from the state governor confirmed the incident while explaining the reasons...
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FACT CHECK: False Facebook Ad Targeting Kadaria Ahmed ?
A Facebook ad by the page “Unión Patriótica Córdoba” featured a doctored image of Kadaria Ahmed, a prominent Nigerian journalist and CEO of RadioNow, depicted in a jail uniform with a battered face. The ad mimicked the style of a news report from Vanguard newspaper, a prominent Nigerian media outlet, falsely suggesting that Ahmed had...
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FACT CHECK: Did the FBI find $6 billion and pre-filled 2027 polls result sheets in Wike’s London home?
Social media is buzzing with reports that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has allegedly uncovered wads of cash amounting to $6 billion (dollars) at the London residence of Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Governor of Rivers State. Additionally, it is claimed that documents were found detailing...
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FACT CHECK: Is this former Kogi State governor, in a multi-million-naira Mercedes Benz after he was declared wanted by the EFCC?
Recently, an X user (Formerly Twitter) posted a twenty-five seconds video with the caption: N85 Billion Fra*ud: Ex Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, Captured Chilling In His Multi-Million Naira Mercedes Benz. The video is circulating alongside a claim that the ex-governor is moving freely despite being declared wanted by the Anti-Graft Agency Economic and Financial Crimes...
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FACT CHECK: Is Nigeria in support of Iran and Palestine in the ongoing Israel–Gaza war?
On April 13, 2024, an X user shared a picture of Muhammadu Buhari, the immediate past President, shaking hands with the former President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hassan Rouhani. with the caption: “In this World War III, Nigeria Stand With Iran/Palestine. The giant of Africa is with the oppressed.” This was shared on...