Is Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service Commission recruiting staff?

A message forwarded several times on WhatsApp claims that the Federal Civil Service Commission in Nigeria is recruiting. The claim is FALSE! The message directs interested...

Do viral pictures show Nwabali and wife?

Following the exploits of the Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali at the just concluded AFCON, a set of pictures have been circulating claiming to be of him...

Does having sex 21 times a month prevent prostate issues?

A video shared by Naija PR, shows a medical practitioner saying that men should have sex 21 times to avoid prostate cancer. The claim is misleading....

Did Michelle Obama release photos of herself pregnant?

People are sharing photos claimed to be released by Michelle Obama when she was pregnant.   The claim is FALSE   Michelle Obama has never released...

〽️〽️ Fake News Debunker Edition 61st

〽️〽️ Fake News Debunker Edition 61st 🔥 Is it cheaper to fly from Benin to London than from Lagos? 🔥 Has Biden resigned as US President?...

Has the salary of elected politicians been increased by 114%

Several news media reported that the Federal Government has approved a 114% salary increase for all elected politicians in Nigeria.   The claim is FALSE  ...

Did Donald Trump name corrupt Nigerian politicians?

Did Donald Trump name corrupt Nigerian politicians? The claim is FALSE. A video surfaced online claiming that former president of the United States, Donald Trump, has...

Is it true that one can vote without a permanent voter’s card? This claim is False!

A broadcast message has been circulating on WhatsApp platforms claiming that Nigerians can vote without their Permanent Voter’s Card provided they have registered with the Independent...

DEBUNKER Edition 26.

DEBUNKER Edition 26. Will the US reject old dollar notes from Jan 2023? Did Rishi Sunak light candles on downing Street after he become UK Prime Minister? Is ASUU...

Did Rishi Sunak light candles on Downing Street after he became UK Prime Minister? 

A video of Rishi Sunak, prime minister of the United Kingdom (UK), performing Hindu rites is circulating online. In the video, Sunak could be seen kneeling...

Will the US reject old dollar notes from Jan 2023? This claim is false!

Multiple online reports have claimed that by January 31, 2023, the US dollar notes below 2021 will no longer be accepted as legal tender.  The restriction...

💥 October 3, 2022: DEBUNKER New Edition 💥

💥 October 3, 2022: DEBUNKER New Edition 💥 Pls. see this week’s edition of WABMA’s Fake News Debunker. WABMA works with a network of media practitioners...

Has Davido been Appointed Campaign Head for Ademola Adeleke

A viral post claims that Afrobeats star Davido has been appointed Head of Youth Mobilisation for the re-election campaign of Ademola Adeleke ahead of the 2026...

Did Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom Approve May 30 as Biafra Remembrance Day?

A Facebook post is making the rounds. It claims that the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has approved May 30 as Biafra Remembrance Day....

Did President Bola Tinubu Order Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu To Resign?

A report is spreading fast across social media. It claims that Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has ordered the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to...

Is Peter Obi Planning to Leave ADC for NDC?

A Facebook post claims that Peter Obi is planning to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to join the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Background Peter Obi...

Is Viral Screenshot Claiming Donald Trump Criticised Bola Ahmed Tinubu real?

A viral screenshot claims that Donald Trump posted on Truth Social criticising Bola Ahmed Tinubu for travelling to the UK during deadly attacks in Maiduguri. Background...

✴️ Ep.116– Does Viral Video Show a Market Between Congo and Gabon Where Parents Sell Their Children?

A viral video claims to show a “child market” between Congo and Gabon where parents allegedly sell their children. But is this true? In this episode...

✴️ Ep.116–WABMA Fake News Debunker;

✴️ Ep.116–WABMA Fake News Debunker; 💥 Does Viral Video Show a Market Between Congo and Gabon Where Parents Sell Their Children? A viral video claims to...

Was American YouTube star IShowSpeed injured in Nigeria?

A troubling image circulating online shows American YouTube star IShowSpeed wearing a Nigerian jersey. His face appears bruised. The caption is alarming. It claims he was...

FACT CHECK: Episode 114 Was Ikeja Electric Named “Worst Company of the Year 2025?

Did Ikeja Electric Win the “Worst Company of the Year 2025” Award? (Fact-Check)

We fact-checked the viral claim that Ikeja Electric was named “Worst Company of the Year 2025” and that its executives received “Worst Business People” awards. Read...