Nigerian Democratic Report

Fact-Check: Viral Photo of Surgeons Using Torchlight Misattributed to Nigerian Hospital 0
- Fact Check, News
- March 27, 2026
CLAIM: Photo shows surgeons performing a surgery with phone torchlights in a Nigerian hospital VERDICT: Misleading. The photo is from Ghana, and it is about three years old. FULL STORY A viral image circulating across social media platforms claims to show surgeons in a Nigerian general hospital performing surgery using torchlight due to a power

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Fact-Check: No, Dr Adedeji Adeleke Did not Buy PHCN for $8bn or Announce 2027 Presidential Ambition 0
- Fact Check, News
- March 26, 2026
Claim: An X user, @MRmneyheod, shared a posted, claiming that Dr Adedeji Adeleke bought the PHCN for over 8 billion dollars and would be contesting for the 2027 presidential election. Verdict: False. Full Story Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, founder of Pacific Holdings, is a prominent investor in Nigeria’s power sector, particularly in electricity generation. Through his

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Fact-Check: Claim That Non-Residents Are Being Registered as Voters in Iree, Osun State, Is False 0
- Fact Check, News
- March 26, 2026
Claim: Social media post claiming that non-residents were allegedly brought into Iree, Osun State, for voter registration with an impersonated NSCDC escort. Verdict: False. There is no verified evidence that non-residents were registered or that INEC conducted any irregular voter registration in Iree, Osun State. Full Text A post circulating on X (formerly Twitter) on

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Nomination Form Complaints Grow as APC Clears 30 Aspirants 0
- News
- March 25, 2026
There is growing tension within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as certain members allege that the party leadership has denied them access to nomination forms in advance of the national convention set for March 25 to 28 in Abuja. Several candidates said they couldn’t get the necessary forms, even though they met all the requirements.

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Fact-Check: Claim That Makinde Stripped Wike of Honour in Oyo State is True 0
- Fact Check, News
- March 24, 2026
Claim: An X user, @ishaqsamaila5, shared a post claiming that Gov. Seyi Makinde has stripped Wike of the “honour” conferred on him by the Oyo State government. Verdict: True. The only formal honour Makinde conferred on Wike was naming the 8.3 km Idi-Ape/Akobo-Olorunda Abaa Road after him in 2023. Governor Makinde has officially withdrawn that

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Fact-Check: Claim That Bandits Bombed Bridge in Niger State Is True 0
- Fact Check, News
- March 24, 2026
Claim: A viral video circulating on social media claims that bandits bombed a bridge in Niger State, leaving the road destroyed and making movement impossible for residents. Verdict: True Full Text: An X user on Monday, March 23rd, 2026, via his handle, posted a comment attached to which is a video clip claiming that a

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