Launched in June 2022, the fact-checking coalition includes among others Africa Check, FactCheckHub and Dubawa.

IN SHORT: Several Facebook posts encourage users to apply for a “N20,000 grant” from Peter Obi, while others claim he’s giving away N15,000 to all Nigerians. But Obi has distanced himself from such ...

IN SHORT: Some social media users claim that Bola Tinubu lost in four southwestern states in Nigeria's 2023 presidential election. But this is not true. “Yoruba voted against PRESIDENT TINUBU ...

IN SHORT: Fabricated graphics supposedly from credible media houses are becoming increasingly popular on Kenya’s social media platforms. One with the “Nation” logo claimed that senator Danson ...

IN SHORT: Social media posts advertising job opportunities at South African transportation company Imperial are not official career listings. They’re posted by suspicious Facebook pages and the ...

IN SHORT: Talk of a plan to impeach Kenya's deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, is gathering pace in the country. But MP Ndindi Nyoro has not come to Gachagua's defence, as suggested on social media. ...

IN SHORT: A video showing two cars burning in the middle of the road is circulating on social media in Nigeria. Users claim it shows an attack on a police escort in September 2024. But the video is ...

IN SHORT: Two suspicious Facebook pages claiming to represent the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) are advertising jobs. The legitimacy of these job offers ...

IN SHORT: The price of petrol in Nigeria has risen sharply since May 2023 to as high as N897 per litre. However, claims that the NNPC has shared places where it can be bought for as little as N200 are ...

IN SHORT: A claim that the US Federal Bureau of Investigations found US$6 billion and result sheets for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election at a house belonging to government minister Nyesom Wike ...

IN SHORT: A video circulating on social media in Nigeria claims to have the cure for mpox. But there is no scientific evidence to support the video’s claim that the shame plant is the cure. A video ...

IN SHORT: Some posts on Facebook are promoting what they call an “Indian remedy”, claiming it can reverse high blood pressure. But don't trust them – talk to your doctor instead. Several Facebook ...