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FactCheckHub is an unbiased platform dedicated to verifying facts. Its main goal is to fight against misinformation, disinformation, hoaxes, and rumors related to important topics like COVID-19, elections, health, and governance. Additionally, we keep track of the truthfulness of statements made by key political and business figures throughout Africa, whether they appear in TV advertisements, debates, speeches, interviews, or press releases.

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Claim that Nigeria’s vice president earns ₦12 million annually is TRUE

1 week ago | factcheckhub.com | Abdullahi Muritala

AN X user, @naija_pr, has shared a claim that Nigeria’s vice president, Kashim Shettima, earns a total sum of N12 million naira annually including salary and allowances.
Video does not show Islamists' attack on Christian community

2 weeks ago | factcheckhub.com | Nurudeen Akewushola

A video showing some people scampering for safety has surfaced online with a claim that it shows an Islamic group’s invasion of a Nigerian community where residents were killed and used as sacrifice on the day of Eid-el Kabir. An X account, @realmaloof posted the video with a caption that read:“TERRIFYING: Christians are being hunted like animals in Nigeria. An Islamist group invaded a Christian village and started shooting everyone in sight.
How Facebook advertising fuels phishing scams in Nigeria

3 weeks ago | factcheckhub.com | Abdullahi Muritala

In recent years, Facebook, owned by Meta Platforms Inc, has evolved into a powerful advertising platform, allowing businesses and individuals to reach millions of users worldwide. But, while legitimate businesses thrive, malicious actors have also exploited Facebook’s ads system to promote phishing scams—fraudulent schemes designed to steal users’ personal information, financial data, and social media credentials.
Photo does not show Boko Haram attack on Buratai town

3 weeks ago | factcheckhub.com | Nurudeen Akewushola

A Facebook page, IgbereTV News, has posted a photo showing houses engulfed by fire with a claim that it shows a recent Boko Haram attack on Buratai, the hometown of Nigeria’s former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai. The post, published on June 5, 2025, featured a fiery explosion and was captioned: “BREAKING! Boko Haram Attacks Hometown Of Nigeria’s Ex-Army Chief Tukur Buratai (Happening Now).”The post has since garnered over 600 reposts and more than 100 shares as of June 6, 2025.
Old report of deceased police deputy commissioner resurfaces online

3 weeks ago | factcheckhub.com | Nurudeen Akewushola

A Facebook account, Peter Obi for President PFP, has claimed that a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Guri, died inside his office in Abuja recently. The account posted the information alongside a photo of a man lying on the floor, with a caption thus:“Nigerian Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Guri Slumps, Dies Inside Office In Abuja.”The post has generated traction on the social platform with about 100 reactions as of June 4, 2025. The claim also appeared here and here with the same caption.
Two years in office: Fact-checking Tinubu’s mid-term performance claims

4 weeks ago | factcheckhub.com | Abdullahi Muritala |FactCheck Hub

THE Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marked his second year in office on May 29, 2025 and delivered an anniversary speech. In the speech, he highlighted key achievements, policy reforms, and economic growth in the country under his administration. While the speech aims to reassure Nigerians of his government’s commitment to fulfilling his renewed hope promises, it also contained several claims that warrant closer scrutiny.
NIMASA DG falsely claims zero piracy in Nigeria’s waterways in last three years

1 month ago | factcheckhub.com | Abdullahi Muritala

The Director General (DG) of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, recently claimed that Nigeria’s territorial waterways recorded zero piracy attacks in the last three years. He disclosed this in a short video teaser shared in the public WhatsApp channel managed by the Nigerian presidency under the name “StateHouse NG (The Aso Villa)” on May 24, 2025.
How to protect yourself from AI voice cloning scams, audio deepfakes - Experts

1 month ago | factcheckhub.com | Abdullahi Muritala

The terrifying reality of a growing scam where fraudsters now use AI-generated voice clones to impersonate relatives and extort money from unsuspecting victims is rapidly gaining momentum. With just a short audio clip pulled from your social media posts or past phone calls, scammers can mimic your voice convincingly. In today’s digital world, deepfake technology and voice cloning are rapidly evolving, courtesy of artificial intelligence (AI).
Two years on: Tinubu administration continues to reel out misleading information

1 month ago | factcheckhub.com | Nurudeen Akewushola

SINCE taking office on May 29, 2023, the Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his media team have frequently come under scrutiny for spreading misinformation and half-truths to shape public perception. The Nigerian presidency has repeatedly, through official press statements, social media posts, and media appearances, pushed narratives that often fall short of factual accuracy in some cases.
Video does not show ransom meant for kidnappers in Nigeria

1 month ago | factcheckhub.com | Nurudeen Akewushola

A video showing bundles of naira notes being arranged in a car boot has circulated online alongside a claim that it shows ransom being prepared to be paid to “Fulani herdsmen” in Nigeria. An X user, @agnes_nwanneka, posted the video, captioned thus:“This is ransom to be paid to Fulani herdsmen for their kidnapping job in Nigeria.”The video has garnered some traction online with over 100 reposts and more than 100 likes, and thus sparking mixed reactions in the comment section.