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South Africa Goes To the Polls to Elect New Leader: Essential Things You Need to Know
By: Ibraheem Muhammad MustaphaThis famously is the year of elections — with around 40% of humanity having the chance to…
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The Troubling Trend of Misinformation from Nigeria’s Government Officials
BY: Mustapha Lawal & Oluwaseye Ogunsanya1 year later, the Tinubu administration still struggles with effective public communication. Two conflicting press…
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Shifting from Fiction to Facts: How Far Will Elon Musk’s Community Notes on X Go?
By: Sultan Usman In an era where misinformation and disinformation are rampant across social media platforms, X (formerly known as Twitter)…
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The Emerging Threat of Deepfakes and Synthetic Media to Journalism in Nigeria
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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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The Impact of Online Misinformation on Gender-Based Narratives in Nigeria
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April Fools’ Day: Clicks, Clowns, and Consequences
By Ibraheem Muhammad MustaphaApril Fools’ Day, observed annually on April 1st, is a time-honored event characterised by pranks, jokes, and…
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Social Media Smarts: Being a Responsible Digital Citizen
By Sunday TaiwoIn an era where the gap between the digital world and the real world shrinks every day, social…
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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 court…
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