Factcheck Elections News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

When the Nigerian electoral commission announced in February that Bola Ahmed Tinibu of the ruling All Progressive Congress won the country’s presidential election, Wale Adekola, a first-time voter, thought the announcement was inaccurate.

Experts and activists say political actors have expanded the scope of misinformation ahead of the general elections.

Internet and social media are predominant tools used in spreading fake news but are also being used to fact-check the same through searches.