Things that can get you arrested during Anambra elections
By Nigerian Fact-checker’s Coalition The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has continually…
Fact-Check: Viral photos of dead bandits are from Borno, not Kwara
Several images circulated widely on Facebook, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter), showing…
No Mauritanian hajj plane crash, all pilgrims arrived safely
An image circulating on social media claims that a plane carrying Mauritanian…
Viral video of Sowore and Ribadu meeting is from 2018, not recent
A viral video circulating on social media claims that former presidential candidate…
Did Senator Ali Ndume fail to execute any constituency project in his 22 years at the National Assembly?
In Nigeria's heated political landscape, accusations between opposing camps are not uncommon.…
Factcheck: Saudi Arabia denies imposing visa bans on Nigeria, Egypt, India, and other nations
A memo circulating on social media claims that Saudi Arabia has imposed…
No ongoing recruitment by Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration, and Correctional Services
A post circulating on social media claims that the Civil Defence, Correctional,…
Was Governor Sim Fubara Embarrassed at His Private Residence, as Claimed?
A video shared on Facebook on March 28, 2025, by a user…
2024 in review: Claims and beliefs checked by FactCheck247
For years, a widely held belief in Southwestern Nigeria claimed that eating…
Is consuming Mango before or after drinking Garri life-threatening?
CLAIM There is a widespread belief, particularly common in southwestern Nigeria, that…