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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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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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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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