FACT-CHECK: US Secretary of War NOT travelling to Nigeria, claim by X user False
Claim: US Secretary of War heading to Nigeria to meet leaders Source: X Verdict: False Researched by Alfa Shaban An...
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Get the latest Nigeria fact-checks from FactSpace West Africa, an independent, non-partisan organisation working to tackle mis/disinformation and propaganda across West Africa.
Get the latest Nigeria fact-checks from FactSpace West Africa, an independent, non-partisan organisation working to tackle mis/disinformation and propaganda across West Africa.
Presidential terms in West Africa: Only Ghana, Nigeria operating 4-year tenure?
Ghana has yet to undertake any major amendment of its current supreme law, the 1992 Constitution; making it one of...
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FACT-CHECK: Viral clip of veiled women being assaulted shows an incident in Ghana, not southern Nigeria
Claim: People from northern Nigeria are being attacked in the south Source: Facebook and WhatsApp Verdict: False Researched by FactSpace...
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FACT-CHECK: King Promise’s claim that Nigeria’s population is about 300 million is False
Claim: Nigeria's population is about 300 million, Ghana has 24 million people Source: King Promise, a Ghanaian musician Verdict: False...
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The climate imperative – West African leaders make a strong case at 80th UNGA
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is an annual platform that allows Presidents and heads of government from around the...
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Fake news has ‘potential of devastating real-world consequences’ – Nigerian Vice President at UNGA
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has cautioned about the dangers that fake news presents, stressing the real-life consequences of the...
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Doctorate for Nigerian musician Rarara: European-American University disclaims ‘fake’ honorary title yet deletes disclaimer
Claim: European-American University Confers Honorary Doctorate Degree on Nigerian Musician, Dauda Kahuta Rarara Source: Social media and news websites Verdict:...
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2025 Mpox vaccination footprints across West Africa – Here is all you need to know
Researched by Alfa Shaban Nigeria is the latest West African country to roll out an Mpox vaccination campaign to protect...
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Nigeria launches Mpox vaccination campaign in 12 high-burden states
The World Health Organisation Africa Office (WHO AFRO) has announced Nigeria’s launch of Mpox vaccination campaigns across 12 high-burden states...
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FACT-CHECK: Claim about special Japanese visa for skilled Nigerians False
Claim: The Japanese government plans to create a special visa category for highly skilled, innovative, and talented young Nigerians. Source:...
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