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Does video show ‘Islamic extremists’ removing Christian billboard in Kwara state?

Published

4 months ago

January 24, 2026

A video that trended on Facebook claims that “Islamic extremists” are taking down a billboard with a Christmas greeting in Kwara state, Nigeria.

At first glance, the video looks disturbing. A group of men stand around a large roadside billboard. They pull it down piece by piece. The message on the banner reads “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.” On Facebook, the caption is sharper than the images. It claims Islamic extremists are destroying a Christian message in Kwara State.
The post spreads fast, feeding fear and anger.

But what really happened?

We slowed the video and studied the banner closely. The face on it belongs to Saliu Mustapha, senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District. The Christmas message sits alongside his campaign style branding.

Next, we traced the video’s origin.
The clip did not appear recently. It first surfaced online in December 2024, months before renewed online debates about religious persecution in Nigeria. At the time, the caption was different. It described the removal of Senator Mustapha’s Christmas billboards across Ilorin. At that time, there was no mention of religion. No mention of extremists.

We also checked for media reports linking the incident to religious attacks. None exist.

Then we examined the local political context. Reports point to internal rivalry within the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 elections. Senator Mustapha is a member of the party. The billboard removals were linked to political contestation, not faith.

Finally, we also checked official records. The Kwara State Signage and Advertising Agency addressed the issue publicly. Its general manager explained that some billboards were removed due to road construction and unpaid advertising fees. That explanation aligns with signage enforcement practices seen across Nigerian cities.

So, what does the video actually show? It shows a political billboard being taken down in late 2024. It does not show religious intolerance. It is NOT about Islamic extremists. It does not show an attack on Christmas or Christianity.

Verdict

The claim that “Islamic extremists” were taking down “Christian” billboards in Kwara State is false. The video was miscaptioned to provoke religious tension.
It documents a political and regulatory issue, not religious persecution.

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Is Peter Obi Planning to Leave ADC for NDC?

Published

1 week ago

May 2, 2026

WABMA PFCN Author

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 a prominent Nigerian politician who served as Governor of Anambra State (2006–2014), was the vice-presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019, and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party Nigeria in 2023.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a registered political party in Nigeria, while the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) is a newly registered party by INEC.

To verify the claim:

We checked Peter Obi’s official social media accounts, no announcement of defection.

We also reviewed official communication from the African Democratic Congress, no statement confirming any planned exit

We searched credible news platforms, no reports supporting the claim

The source, APGA Interactive Forum is known for misleading/unverified political posts.

What This Means

There is no verifiable evidence supporting the claim.

The information appears to be speculative or fabricated

The source lacks credibility

Verdict

False

There is no credible evidence that Peter Obi plans to leave the African Democratic Congress to join the Nigerian Democratic Congress.

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

Published

1 week ago

May 2, 2026

WABMA PFCN Author

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

The claim surfaced after reported attacks in Maiduguri, where multiple locations were hit, leading to casualties.

Around the same time, the Nigerian Presidency announced Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled visit to the United Kingdom.

A screenshot allegedly showing Donald Trump reacting to the situation began circulating widely across social media.

Verification

We searched Donald Trump’s verified Truth Social account; no such post exists. We checked other official and affiliated platforms, no matching statement.

We reviewed credible news outlets, no report attributing such comments to Trump.

Response from Nigerian Presidency, confirmed the screenshot is fake just as presidential aide Sunday Dare publicly labelled it “Fake!!!”

What This Means

The screenshot is fabricated

No evidence it originated from any verified platform

Likely created to provoke political reactions and misinformation

Verdict

False

The viral screenshot claiming that Donald Trump criticised Bola Ahmed Tinubu is fake.

There is no record of such a post on Truth Social or any credible platform, and the Nigerian Presidency has officially debunked it.

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Published

3 weeks ago

April 23, 2026

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