-
Fact Check
Fact-Check: Instablog9ja Shares Old Image (Now Deleted) to Depict Flood Situation in Ibeju Lekki
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim Instablog9ja posted an image of an area submerged in flood claiming that it’s from Ibeju Lekki,…
Read More » -
Articles
Can YouTube Notes Combat Disinformation Effectively?
BY: Mustapha Lawal Earlier in 2022, YouTube faced significant criticism from a global coalition of fact-checking organisations. In a letter…
Read More » -
Research
[DOWNLOAD] Understanding and Countering Misinformation and Disinformation in Nigeria: Legal, Social, and Comparative Perspectives
Misinformation and disinformation have emerged as significant global challenges in the digital age, affecting societies, democratic processes, public health, and…
Read More » -
Research
DOWNLOAD: Information Disorder, a Malady on Elections in Nigeria
From party officials’ half-truths, to wild conspiracy theories, to fabricated news articles, fake news has spread far and wide in…
Read More » -
Research
DOWNLOAD: Assessing the Impact of Misinformation on Children in Nigeria
Misinformation has become a pressing concern globally, with significant implications for various aspects of society. This study aims to assess…
Read More » -
Articles
Influence Operations: A Cankerworm on Information Cycle and Consumption
BY: Mustapha Lawal Beliefs are considered sacred, so many people hold whatever they choose to believe dearly. It is thought…
Read More » -
Fact Check
Fact-Check: Did Oyo Govt Approve N25,000 Cash Transfer to Celebrate Eid Festival?
By Quadri Yahya Claim The Oyo state government has approved the sum of N25,000 cash transfer to celebrate the Muslim…
Read More » -
Fact Check
Fact-Check: Is Kwara State Government Offering N43,000 As New Minimum Wage?
By Dauda Musbau Claim A Glance at what Nigeria’s 36 states are offering as minimum wage. Verdict The Claim that…
Read More » -
Fact Check
FactCheck: Did EFCC Declare Fubara, River State Governor Wanted Recently?
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recently declared River State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara for…
Read More » -
Fact Check
Fact-Check: Contrary to X’s User Claim, Huspuppi Is Still In Jail
BY: Sultan Usman Claim A social media post claimed that Huspuppi had been released from prison. Verdict Misleading! FactCheckAfrica’s findings…
Read More »