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Fact Check
FactCheck: X Users Claim that EFCC Called ‘Suspected Killer’ of its Officer a Medical Doctor is False
By: Ajibola Osungbohun Claim: Some X (formerly Twitter) users claimed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stated the…
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FactCheckAfrica Hosts Series of Community Sensitization Workshops in Ekiti
By Oluwaseye Ogunsanya In a continued and proactive effort to combat the misinformation among marginalized groups, especially in rural communities,…
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False! Nigerian Govt Not Monitoring Private WhatsApp Chats
BY Mustapha Lawal Claim: A viral audio message alleges that new communication rules in Nigeria allow the government to monitor…
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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 Osungbohun Claim: A Facebook user, Nairahub.ng, posted that OPay is giving a grant of N150,000. Verdict: False Full…
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Report: Ghana’s Information Space Faces Emerging Threats Ahead of General Elections
By Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Ghana’s general elections, scheduled for December 7, 2024, will be a significant one as voters prepare to…
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Fact-Check: Major Claims From Viral Video Regarding Tinubu Family’s Involvement in Nigeria’s Oil Industry
By: Rabiu Afeez Claim: An X user @RayTilde posted a video clip with the audio in Hausa language running a…
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Upholding Truth: Journalistic Ethics During Elections
BY: Mustapha Lawal As Nigeria braces for the gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo states, the role of the media…
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FactCheck: Did Governor Seyi Makinde Mandate Oyo Local Government Chairmen to Disassociate from ALGON?
BY: Sunday Taiwo Claim: Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State mandated all 33 Local Government Chairmen to hold a joint…
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Deepfake Content! Video Depicts Donald Trump Speaking on Tinubu and Peter Obi
By: Aanuoluwatomiwa Oke and Aminat Miskilu Claim: Donald Trump opposes Tinubu and endorses Peter Obi. screenshot of deepfake video/FactCheckAfrica Verdict: …
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