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“Fakery in Contemporary Journalistic Ecosystem Portends Danger of Incalculable Magnitude” – Unilorin Don
It is noteworthy to state that the conference is one of the series of efforts by FactCheckAfrica to promote a…
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Fact-check: Opay Is Not Giving #150,000 Grant!
By: Ajibola OsungbohunClaim: A Facebook user, Nairahub.ng, posted that OPay is giving a grant of N150,000.Verdict: FalseFull StoryA Facebook user…
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Report: Ghana’s Information Space Faces Emerging Threats Ahead of General Elections
By Oluwaseye OgunsanyaGhana’s general elections, scheduled for December 7, 2024, will be a significant one as voters prepare to elect…
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Fact-Check: Major Claims From Viral Video Regarding Tinubu Family’s Involvement in Nigeria’s Oil Industry
By: Rabiu AfeezClaim: An X user @RayTilde posted a video clip with the audio in Hausa language running a commentary…
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Upholding Truth: Journalistic Ethics During Elections
BY: Mustapha LawalAs Nigeria braces for the gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo states, the role of the media becomes…
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FactCheck: Did Governor Seyi Makinde Mandate Oyo Local Government Chairmen to Disassociate from ALGON?
BY: Sunday TaiwoClaim: Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State mandated all 33 Local Government Chairmen to hold a joint press conference,…
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Deepfake Content! Video Depicts Donald Trump Speaking on Tinubu and Peter Obi
By: Aanuoluwatomiwa Oke and Aminat MiskiluClaim: Donald Trump opposes Tinubu and endorses Peter Obi.screenshot of deepfake video/FactCheckAfricaVerdict: False! The video is a…
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Waves of Protests in Africa: A Fact-based Guide to the Causes, Key Players, and Demands
As a fact-checking platform dedicated to fighting misinformation in Africa, FactcheckAfrica recognizes the crucial role of accurate information in shaping…
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FactCheck: Fabricated content! Unrelated image used to depict arrest of ‘Spiderman’ by Police
BY: Mustapha LawalClaim: Unidentified Protester dressed in Spiderman costume arrested during #EndBadGovernance protest. Verdict: False! The image attributed to the arrest is from…
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Fact-Check: Did Kano Police PRO Repost 2011 Photos for #EndBadGovernance Protest, as Claimed by Sowore?
BY Dauda Musbau and Abimbola SuccessClaimKano Police Command’s PRO posted the same photos in 2011.VerdictReports show that the Kano Police…
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