An X user identified as Ahmed Tijani Ibn Mustapha shared a video claiming it shows a shooting incident at Ward 1, Okesa, in the Ilesa East Local Government Area (LGA) during the 2026 Osun State governorship election. The post had garnered more than 54,000 views as of the time it was retrieved. CLAIM: The video...
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FACT-CHECK: Does video show moment Gov. Adeleke reacted to declaration of 2026 Osun election victory?
A video has been widely circulated online, purportedly showing the moment Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke celebrated his victory in the 2026 Osun governorship election at his residence. A verified X user identified as Mayor of Calabar shared the video at 1:06 a.m. on August 16, 2026, with the caption: “See the reaction of Governor...
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FACT CHECK: Did Police Invade and Tear-Gas Modakeke RAC to Disrupt Distribution of Election Materials?
A video has been widely circulated online with the claim that officers of the Nigeria Police invaded a Registration Area Centre (RAC), shooting tear gas to disrupt the distribution of election materials in Modakeke in the ongoing 2026 off-cycle governorship election in Osun State. A post by a verified X user identified as Nelly Agwu,...
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Osun 2026: Five False Claims Ahead of Today’s Off-Cycle Guber Polls
As the people of Osun go to the polls today, August 15, 2026, to elect their next governor in the state’s off-cycle election, several claims by political actors have circulated during the campaign period. Here are five notable claims identified in the lead-up to the off-cycle governorship poll in Osun. CLAIM I: Governor Adeleke’s administration...
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FACT CHECK: Does video show APC distributing uncollected PVCs to non-indigenes during 2026 Ekiti guber polls?
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: 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: Was a man killed three days after his wedding in Katsina?
A disturbing report surfaced alleging that a newlywed man was killed shortly after his wedding ceremony in Katsina State. The incident drew strong emotional reactions across social and traditional media platforms. Claim: A man was killed just three days after his wedding in Tashar Buja Quarters of the Local Government Area. Verification: In November 2025,...