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Is it True that Kenya and Nigeria are the Least Corrupt Countries in Africa?
On October 12, 2024, a startling claim erupted on social media. It began on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter. An X user, @wesley_kibande proclaimed that: “Kenya and Nigeria have been ranked as the least corrupt countries in Africa.” Accompanying this bold assertion was an image of Kenyan President William Ruto and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, each standing proudly. As expected, this bold claim set off a ton of responses.
Could this be true, many asked? Are the two African countries perceived by many to have very corrupt systems finally turning a new leaf? Fact checkers went to work and consulted the biggest authority on corruption perception in the world, Transparency International.
An examination of the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) from Transparency International cast a harsh light on the darker reality of both nations. Nigeria ranked a disheartening 145th out of 180 countries, while Kenya stood at 126th.
The CPI measures public sector corruption perceptions, scoring nations from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).The figures were sobering: Nigeria scored just 25, with an average of 21 over nearly three decades. Kenya, only slightly better, achieved 31, with an average of 24.
Transparency International ranked Somalia as the most corrupt country in Africa with a score of 11 while Seychelles was named the least corrupt country on the continent, scoring 71. Nigeria and Kenya have at no time scored up to 50 – the mid-point of the index.
So, what’s the conclusion?The assertion made by @wesley_kibande is not just misleading; it’s a mirage, obscuring the persistent issues these nations face.The claim that Kenya and Nigeria are the least corrupt countries in Africa is FALSE. Transparency International’s data places both nations far from the top in global rankings, reflecting ongoing issues with corruption.
A flurry of Facebook posts has recently surfaced, enticing users with promises of a “₦20,000 grant” from Peter Obi, alongside claims of a ₦15,000 giveaway to all Nigerians in celebration of his birthday. However, a closer examination reveals a very different story.
The posts, which appeared on September 14, 2024, proclaimed: “Congrats! Apply for a grant of ₦20,000 by the Peter Obi Foundation. Application Ends Soon.” While the allure of free money spread rapidly, a click on the provided links led users to an unrelated website about “US Visa Sponsorship Opportunities in 2024/2025,” raising immediate suspicions.
Despite reports of Obi donating to various causes, there is no evidence of him establishing a foundation or distributing funds through social media. A thorough search of Obi’s verified X account, where he regularly shares updates about his life and political endeavors, yielded no mention of any such giveaways.
Given his substantial following, it seems improbable that he would initiate a giveaway without broadcasting it.
In July 2024, Obi explicitly distanced himself from these schemes through a statement from his special adviser on media, Valentine Obienyem.
He firmly denied involvement in any fraudulent giveaways, stating that his focus remains on investing in critical areas such as health, education, and poverty alleviation.
In conclusion, the claim that Peter Obi is conducting a giveaway on Facebook is unequivocally false, serving as a cautionary tale against online scams.
Social media user @Osi_Suave recently sparked intense debate on X after posting alarming statistics about Nigeria’s HIV crisis. According to his post, Nigeria has the world’s second-heaviest HIV burden, with over 10,000 new pediatric cases annually one of only four countries with such a high rate.
This claim is false.
Despite significant efforts to curb its spread, HIV/AIDS remains a major global health issue, transmitted through bodily fluids such as blood, breast milk, semen, and vaginal secretions. The virus has claimed over 42.3 million lives worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.
Sub-Saharan Africa bears a disproportionate share of the epidemic, accounting for over 70% of global HIV infections. Historically, Nigeria has been at the forefront of this crisis.
In 2015, UNICEF data ranked Nigeria as second in HIV/AIDS burden, and UNAIDS’ 2018 Global AIDS Monitoring report supported this, with an estimated 3.6 million people infected. However, recent data from 2021 and beyond indicates a shift, with Nigeria no longer among the African countries with the highest HIV prevalence.
Current data shows that Eswatini now holds the heaviest HIV burden globally, with nearly a quarter of its adult population affected. Lesotho, Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe also surpass Nigeria in HIV prevalence rates. Statista’s 2024 figures reveal that Eswatini (22.8%), Lesotho (21.9%), and South Africa (13.6%) are now the top countries affected.
In conclusion, Nigeria no longer holds the second-highest HIV burden worldwide—a critical update to consider in ongoing discussions about the epidemic’s impact across Africa.
In October 2024, a chaotic video clip began circulating on social media, igniting outrage and confusion. The footage showed a man embroiled in a heated confrontation with a woman in London, with claims swirling that he was Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Governor of Ondo State.
But could this alarming allegation hold any truth?
At first glance, the man in the video bore a striking resemblance to Governor Aiyedatiwa. However, as viewers delved deeper, the shadows of doubt crept in. While the clip depicted a physical altercation, the true identity of the man was called into question.
In the five-minute, 17-second video, a figure in a black cap, glasses, and a hoodie could be seen in a heated exchange, with the woman accusing him of slapping her. The post accompanying the video derided the supposed governor for his behavior, declaring, “How can a sitting Governor degenerate to this gutter level? Tufiakwa!”
Swiftly, the governor’s special assistants quickly stepped in to clarify the situation. Allen Sowore, the Special Adviser on Strategic Communication, emphatically stated that the man was not Aiyedatiwa. Additionally, Sunday Abire, the governor’s Special Assistant on New Media, asserted that Aiyedatiwa had not left Nigeria since taking office in December 2023.
So, what’s the fact?On closer inspection, the man in the video lacked key physical traits of the governor, including a distinctive gap between his teeth and a different nose shape.
The conclusion? The claim that Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa assaulted a woman in London is unequivocally false, leaving only a cautionary tale of misinformation in its wake.
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