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Explainer: Can Solar Panels Cause Fire Outbreak?
By: Ibraheem Muhammad MustaphaRecently, a viral video on Whatsapp shows burning roofs of what looked like a shopping complex. In…
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Are Nigerians Restricted from Indonesia’ E-Visa? Here’s What We Know
BY: Ajibola Osungbohun IntroductionRecently, FactCheckAfrica received a claim from a reliable source that Nigerians are not allowed into the country. The information…
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Fact Check: Trending Picture of Yahya Bello On a Fence is Doctored!
By Mustapha LawalClaimYahaya Bello Jumped a Fence To Evade EFCC ArrestPhoto Credit: The trending photoVerdict The claim that Yahaya Bello evaded…
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Fact-Check: Claim on Africa’s Largest Airlines By Fleet Size Factchecked
By: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya ClaimA social media page on X made a list of Africa’s largest airlines, ranking them by fleet size.VerdictMisleading.…
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Phishing Scam! FG did not kick off Disbursement of Child Support Fund
By: Ibraheem Muhammad MustaphaClaimThe Federal Government of Nigeria is giving out a sum of N50,000 as a Child Support Fund…
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Global Coalition for Tech Justice Holds Conference Urging Action Against Harmful Online Content
By: Sultan UsmanIn a virtual conference convened by the Global Coalition for Tech Justice (GCTJ) on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024,…
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FactCheck: Verifying Claim on Ganduje, APC National Chairman Replacement
By: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya ClaimAn X user asserts that Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori is the new APC Acting National Chairman Photo Credit: Screenshot…
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Fact-Check: Is Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport In Ibadan?
By Dauda MusbauClaim: The Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport is situated in Ibadan, Oyo State.Verdict: Misleading!Full Text:Photo Credit: A screenshot…
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The Impact of Online Misinformation on Gender-Based Narratives in Nigeria
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Fact-Check: Hoax! Viral Post Circulates On Switching Off Mobile Devices Due to Cosmic Rays
BY: Quadri Yahya Photo Credit: Screenshot of the message sent to a group on WhatsApp/FactCheckAfricaClaim:People should turn off mobile phones…
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