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Is it true that Buhari’s daughter, Zahra bagged First Class in Architectural Science? 
MULTIPLE media reports have circulated online that the daughter of Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, Zahra, recently graduated from a foreign university.
Several media outlets and social media users have claimed that Zahra Buhari recently bagged a First Class Honours in Architectural Science.
In a now-deleted post, The Nation Newspaper posted on its verified Facebook page that “Buhari’s Zahra graduates with First Class.”
This claim is MISLEADING.
Here is what we know …
Checks revealed that it was President Buhari’s daughter-in-law who recently bagged a degree from an undisclosed foreign university, as announced by Nigeria’s first lady.
The wife of the President, Aisha Buhari on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, posted several pictures on her verified Facebook page with a caption celebrating the recent feat by Zahra Bayero Buhari.
The Zahra in question is the daughter of Alhaji Nasiru Ado-Bayero, the Emir of Bichi in Kano State.
Conclusion
The claim that President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter bags First Class Honours in Architectural Science is MISLEADING, as findings show that it was the President’s daughter-in-law, Zahra Bayero-Buhari.
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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 the verdict.
A provocative message has been spreading rapidly across WhatsApp groups and other social media platforms in Nigeria. The claim is direct: Ikeja Electric was recognized as the Worst Company of the Year 2025.
The message goes further, alleging that the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Folake Soetan, and Board Chairman, Kola Adesina, received a specific award titled Worst Business People. The supposed presenter of this award was the Nigerian Global Business Forum.
We asked a simple question: Did this actually happen?
We conducted a thorough investigation to verify this claim:
- Searched for Official Announcements: We found no official press statement, event report, or award listing from the Nigerian Global Business Forum regarding a “Worst Company” award.
- Reputable News Platforms: Credible Nigerian and global media outlets that cover the power sector have no record of this award. If a major national distributor had been publicly named “worst company,” it would have been widely reported.
- Examined Context (Regulatory Action): While the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) did seal Ikeja Electric’s headquarters in December 2025 over compliance issues, regulatory enforcement is not the same as a global “worst company” award.
- Checked Previous Recognitions: In prior years, Ikeja Electric has received industry awards for performance and gender diversity, contradicting the claim of a consistent “worst” performance.
- Direct Company Response: Ikeja Electric has publicly denied the report and announced plans for a forensic investigation and possible legal action against those responsible for spreading the claim.
After examining all available evidence, one fact stands clear: There is no verifiable record that Ikeja Electric, its CEO, or its Chairman received any official “Worst Company of the Year 2025” or “Worst Business People” award.
This story circulating online is a headline without proof.
Our verdict is: Unverified. Until credible proof exists, this claim must be considered unverified misinformation.
When dramatic and provocative claims appear, especially those that damage reputations, it is crucial to pause and check. Look for official sources and independent confirmation. Absence of evidence does not prove innocence, but bold accusations require credible proof.
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