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Day after digital footprints surfaced linking the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan, to a pro-APC X account, the commission released a forensic report in his defence.
However, The FactCheckHub has identified several loopholes in the report.
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FABRICATED X (TWITTER) ACCOUNT OF PROF. JOASH AMUPITAN, SAN
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These are bare faced lies from INEC. The X account @joashamupitan is owned to INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan via matching email, phone number, and posts dating to 2023, per independent fact-checks. This contradicts INEC's claim of fabrication.
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The claim that R. Kelly has passed away is FALSE. There is no credible evidence that he is dead. Records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons show that he remains in custody at FCI Butner Medium. The rumour originated from an account that identifies itself as a parody/satire page.
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Imagine having to pay one or two years' rent upfront just to secure a roof over your head in Abuja.
A proposed bill before the House of Representatives seeks to change this.
The FCT Rent Regulation and Tenants’ Protection Bill, 2026, proposes a 12-month cap on advance rent payments, written tenancy agreements and a regulatory authority to address landlord-tenant disputes.
What could this mean for Abuja residents struggling with rising rent?
Read the full report to understand what the proposed legislation seeks to change.
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What if that viral announcement about a candidate, election result or INEC decision is false?
As the 2027 elections approach, here are 10 misinformation narratives Nigerians should watch out for.
Read and stay informed: factcheckhub.com/nigeria-202…
Suspicious photographs appeared in INEC’s online preliminary Register of Voters, and the commission acknowledged that questionable registration records had been identified. INEC is examining the circumstances surrounding the photographs.
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Dear @inecnigeria can you explain why you have AI Generated images on the INEC Register in polling units in Ward 11, Etsako West LG, Edo State.
We want explanation.
Who infused AI generated images in the register?
who did the capturing?
Who collected their pvcs if they have been collected?
We want answers!!!!!
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The claim that Punch Newspaper published a report quoting Peter Obi on the Lagos fake drinks bust is FALSE. Findings confirm that Punch Newspaper never issued the report and Peter Obi made no such statement.
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The claim that @NafdacAgency published a list of fake and counterfeit products circulating on social media is FALSE. NAFDAC has debunked the document, confirming it did not originate from the agency and lacks official regulatory standing.
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The claim that the photo shows an authentic gathering of APC faithfuls in Kaduna is FALSE. Visual forensic analysis and AI-detection tools indicate that the image was artificially generated, rather than captured at the rally.
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The claim that Peter Obi stated he cannot beat Tinubu and only ran because young people persuaded him is FALSE. Findings show that the quote was fabricated and superimposed onto a video where Obi was discussing governance reform, public corruption, and diaspora support.
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Join our Senior Fact-checker, @NurudeenAkewus1, tomorrow for an X Space on Strategies for Meaningful Youth Participation.
Roundcheck will explore how young Nigerians can drive informed, active, and meaningful participation in the electoral process.
📅 Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
📍 Live on X Spaces
#CivicPlay #RoundCheck #MIL2026 #YouthParticipation
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Join us for an X Space exploring how young Nigerians can drive informed, active, and meaningful electoral participation.
Date:Tuesday, 27 October 2026 📍 Live on X Spaces
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The claim is MISLEADING. Findings show that the footage features Musa Abba, a corps member who was kidnapped and killed by bandits in March 2026.
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🚨 A Facebook post landed a 23-year-old journalist, Faridat Isiak, a four-year prison sentence or a ₦1.75 million fine in Kaduna State.
How did a dispute involving her parents’ detention escalate to this?
The ICIR examines her case and the concerns it raises about press freedom and justice.
🔗 Read more: icirnigeria.org/how-kaduna-c…
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In Zamfara State, years of insecurity have crippled health services in many rural communities, exposing residents to greater risks during disease outbreaks such as cholera. This report highlights the struggles of affected communities and the urgent need to rebuild healthcare services in communities ravaged by insecurity.
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The claim that the viral video shows a Christian family in Nigeria being forced to say the Shahada and convert to Islam at gunpoint is FALSE. Findings show that the family involved are Muslims who were pleading for ransom payment to secure their freedom from kidnappers in Kaduna State, and they had already been released prior to the publication of the post.
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FactCheckHub Senior Researcher, @NurudeenAkewus1 Nurudeen Akewushola facilitated a session on AI-assisted Ponzi Schemes at the ongoing Africa Facts Summit in Nairobi.
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The claim made by Ireti Kingibe that a newly passed law requires all Nigerians to pay 25 per cent of their earnings as tax after the election is MISLEADING. Findings show that the 25 per cent tax rate applies strictly as a marginal bracket for individuals earning over N50 million annually, while low-income earners making N800,000 or less per year remain fully exempt.
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As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, political campaigns and online discussions are expected to intensify across social media and messaging platforms. Alongside legitimate political debate, voters may encounter false claims, manipulated media and misleading narratives designed to influence their choices, undermine trust in electoral institutions or discourage participation.
Drawing on previous fact-checks and expert insights, The FactCheckHub examines 10 election-related misinformation narratives Nigerians should watch out for ahead of the 2027 polls.
Read: factcheckhub.com/nigeria-202…
The claim is MISLEADING. The video is from 17 February 2026, but it is being circulated as though it shows a recent protest in the house of representatives.
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The claim is FALSE. The suspect arrested by NAFDAC for producing fake drinks in Lagos is Chibuzor, not Adeyemi.
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