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The Ripple Effect of Misinformation from Social Media to Street Violence: The Southport Stabbings and the Rise of Social Media-Driven Riots
“In an age where a single tweet/post can spark nationwide chaos, the tragic Southport stabbings reveal how misinformation can ignite…
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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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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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Protest: Police Chief Warns Against Spread of Fake News
By: Quadri Yahya The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun on Wednesday issued “a stern warning against the spread of…
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Explainer: How Misinformation May Affect Planned Nationwide Protest
By: Quadri YahyaSince a section of Nigerians announced an anti-government nationwide protest, information flow on social media has been a…
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Explainer: Supreme Court Judgement on Financial Autonomy to Local Government Areas In Nigeria
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya On Thursday, 11th of July 2024, the Supreme Court of Nigeria ruled that it is unconstitutional for…
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Health Misinformation Spreads Online as Cholera Hits Nigerian States
By Quadri Yahya & Grace Adesewa Since the outbreak of Cholera in some Nigerian States of Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Katsina, Oyo,…
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Explainer: Did the Controversial $150 billion Samoa Deal Compel Nigeria To Legalise LGBTQ?
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Social media has been awash with outrage over the federal government’s decision to sign the controversial $150 billion…
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Content Monetisation: How Facebook’s Content Strategy Could Fuel and Reward Misinformation
BY: Mustapha LawalInformation is the new oil!Every content creator (social media user) is actively searching for the next viral piece…
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Can YouTube Notes Combat Disinformation Effectively?
BY: Mustapha LawalEarlier in 2022, YouTube faced significant criticism from a global coalition of fact-checking organisations. In a letter signed…
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