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Explainer: Can Solar Panels Cause Fire Outbreak?
By: Ibraheem Muhammad Mustapha Recently, a viral video on Whatsapp shows burning roofs of what looked like a shopping complex.…
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Are Nigerians Restricted from Indonesia’ E-Visa? Here’s What We Know
BY: Ajibola Osungbohun Introduction Recently, FactCheckAfrica received a claim from a reliable source that Nigerians are not allowed into the…
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April Fools’ Day: Clicks, Clowns, and Consequences
By Ibraheem Muhammad Mustapha April Fools’ Day, observed annually on April 1st, is a time-honored event characterised by pranks, jokes,…
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Explainer: All You Need to Know about Africa’s Youngest Serving Leaders
By Sultan Usman Following an unprecedented victory at the presidential election on Sunday, March 24, the Constitutional Council, an apex…
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The Tenuous Link Between Elections and Violence in South Sudan
By Ibraheem Muhammad Mustapha South Sudan, the world’s youngest country, attained independence on July 9 2011 amid tremendous hope and international…
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Explainer: Does FIRS Allocate Funds to State Governments?
By Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Last week Tuesday, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said during plenary that an “unverified report” indicated that state governors…
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How FactCheckAfrica Is Empowering Rural Communities Dwellers To Combat Misinformation
By Oluwaseye Ogunsanya The internet and social media are often viewed as the main sources of misinformation due to their…
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When People Manufacture Misinformation and Bots Spread it, Fight Back With MyAIFactchecker
By Quadri Yahya You raised your eyebrows in skepticism after reading a news headline or social media post that are…
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Analysis: Is Radio’s Credibility at Risk in the Age of Information?
By Ibraheem Muhammad Mustapha Radio, with its widespread reach and unparalleled accessibility, continues to be a strong cornerstone of communication…
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