On January 19, 2026, an X user, @ImStillVenting claimed that global warming is making the world colder. This claim is a quoted post, shared on January 19, 2026 was picked from the SPOTAI platform, a disinformation tracker tool. The X user’s post was a quote to an original post with a news report screenshot about a freezing and possible snow warning in Tallahassee, Florida in the United States.
Has Aliko Dangote Bought UBA Bank From Tony Elumelu For 20 Billion Dollars?
Has Aliko Dangote Bought UBA Bank From Tony Elumelu For 20 Billion Dollars? On March 23, 2026, an X user, @MRmneyheod, claimed that Tony Elumelu, the chairperson of the United Bank of Africa, UBA, has put up the bank for sale with a price tag of 20 billion dollars, and Africa’s foremost billionaire and the […]
CLAIM: Court Overturns Kanu’s Life Sentence And Orders Justice Omotosho To Pay Compensation
The claim that a court has overturned Nnamdi Kanu’s life sentence and ordered Justice Omotosho to pay compensation is FALSE.
Is The Dangote Refinery Up For Sale?
Is The Dangote Refinery Up For Sale? On March 8, 2026, an X user @ykbprst, claimed that the owner of dangote refinery, Aliko Dangote, has put up his refinery for sale. The post, which has a picture of Dangote and a refinery, is captioned, “🚨 JUST IN: Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has reportedly put […]
CLAIM: Russia Offers Nuclear Weapons To South Africa
CLAIM: Russia Offers Nuclear Weapons To South Africa On February 20, 2026, an X user @Africanhub made a claim that Russia has offered nuclear weapons to South Africa, if it continues the case against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials at the International Criminal Court, ICC, and the International Court of Justice, […]
Is It Constitutional For A Nigerian To Spend A Night In A Police Station When Stranded?
Is It Constitutional For A Nigerian To Spend A Night In A Police Station When Stranded? On March 10, 2026, an X blog @AfricaFirsts made a claim that citizens in Nigeria have a constitutional right to sleep at a police station when they are stranded. The post had image of a newly commissioned police station […]
CLAIM: Senegal Proposes Death Sentence For Same Sex Offenders Involving Minors
The claim that Senegal is proposing for a 10 year jail term for same sex offenders and a death penalty, if the offence involved a minor, is MISLEADING.
Is The U.S. Sending An Additional 200 Troops To Protect Nigerian Christian?
The claim that the U.S. intends sending an additional 200 U.S soldiers to Nigeria, to protect Christians, by fighting Islamic insurgents, is MISLEADING.
CLAIM: Mali And Burkina Faso Leaders Accuse Nigeria Of Destabilisation
The claim that the leaders of Mali and Burkina Faso have accused Nigeria of destabilising West Africa after approving a United States army base near Mali’s border is FALSE.
Did Russia Equip Burkina Faso With Military Equipment Worth Over 192 Million?
The claim that Russia has equipped the Burkina Faso government with military equipment is TRUE but that it is worth over 192 million is UNPROVEN.
