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First up – Is Ademola Adeleke giving out N10,000 grants to Nigerians?
A VIRAL post has claimed that Ademola Adeleke Osun’s Governor-Elect is giving out N10,000 campaign grants to Nigerians.
The post which was retrieved from a WhatsApp group claimed that the grant is given through Ademola Adeleke Support Group as part of his campaign funds.
THE FINDINGS
A check on the link attached to the post shows that it is a phishing website similar to the ones earlier debunked.
The claim that Ademola Adeleke is giving out N10,000 campaign grants to Nigerians is FALSE; findings revealed that it is a phishing website.
Next stop, Did the former Kano Emir, Sanusi endorse Peter Obi?
A VIRAL article attributed to the former Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, analyzing the uniqueness of at least three presidential candidates contesting Nigeria’s 2023 election has surfaced on social media.
In the article attributed to Sanusi, he analyzed the Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi, Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
A news blog, Naija24news, published the article with the headline: “Emir Sanusi Endorse Peter Obi for 2023 presidency.”
The article also appears on other blogs with titles suggesting that Sanusi authored the quotes in support of Obi’s 2023 presidential bid.
Munir Sanusi Bayero, Danburam Kano, and Chief of Staff to His Highness, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, CON in a statement published by Daily Trust debunked the article.
He stated emphatically that the said piece was not authored by His Highness, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II as is being widely attributed.
Similarly, we observed that none of the social media users who posted the article disclosed their source(s) publicly, thus raising a red flag.
Also, a keyword search on Google did not reveal anywhere or when the former Emir made the statement.
The claim that the former Emir of Kano authored the viral article attributed to him is FALSE; as Sanusi’s spokesperson debunked the claim.
Were the FG delegate sent to UK for Senator Ekweremadu arrested?
A Facebook user, Inakede Denis, on Sunday, July 3, 2022, in a post claimed that the delegates sent from Nigeria by the Federal Government to get a lawyer for Mr. Ekweremadu were arrested by the United Kingdom (UK) Government.
The facts are…
A keyword search showed no news report of this claim either by local or international media.
The chairman of the Senate committee on foreign affairs, Adamu Bulkachuwa, who is also the leader of the delegates was reached via a WhatsApp message. Mr. Bulkachuwa responded debunking the claim while noting the team is yet to leave Nigeria for the UK.
“I am the leader of the team and I am leaving tomorrow,” he said. How then can a team that has not left Nigeria already be arrested in the UK?”
The senate president Ahmed Lawan said the delegates are to visit Mr. Ekweremadu, not get him a lawyer as claimed in this post.
Mr. Lawan also disclosed that the Nigerian High Commission had engaged the services of lawyers in the UK to defend the former Deputy Senate President when he appears in court.
Our findings and confirmation from the leader of the delegation that they are still in Nigeria show that this claim is false.
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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 attacked by road gang members in Nigeria while livestreaming along Ikoyi Road, Lagos.
It suggests that visiting Nigeria was unsafe. It paints a picture of chaos.
The post originates from an X account, @iamMrMarfo1. From there, it spreads.
But what really happened?
First, let’s examine the context.
IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., was recently in Lagos. He celebrated his 21st birthday. He surpassed 50 million YouTube subscribers. On December 29, 2025, he launched a 20 country African tour in 28 days. On January 21, he livestreamed from Balogun Market in Lagos Island. Crowds gathered. Security escorted him. The scene was intense but public.
Soon after, posts claimed he had been attacked.
The circulating images appeared to show facial injuries.
WHAT WE CHECKED
We examined the footage. According to reporting by Agence France Presse, the images were doctored. AFP traced the visuals back to specific timestamps in the original livestream. Moments at approximately 4:21:32 and 4:21:36 were manipulated to create the bruised effect.
AFP journalists who were physically present in Lagos during his visit reported that they did not witness any attack. They also heard nothing to suggest that an assault occurred. The altered images did not only appear in English. They spread in French, Arabic, Spanish, Hausa, and Zulu.
WHAT WE FOUND
It is important to note that IShowSpeed has faced disruptions during other international visits.
In Algeria, he was struck by thrown water bottles during a football match. In Norway in 2024, he experienced an incident outside a shop.
But those are separate events.
There is no credible evidence that he was attacked in Nigeria. No verified report. No confirmed injury. No authenticated footage. The viral image was manipulated.
Verdict: False.
When dramatic images circulate, especially those that inflame fear or damage reputations, verify before sharing.
Screenshots can be altered.
Livestreams can be edited.
Context matters.
This claim does not hold.
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.
Was American YouTube star IShowSpeed injured in Nigeria?
FACT CHECK: Episode 114 Was Ikeja Electric Named “Worst Company of the Year 2025?
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