Search Results for: Mustapha Lawal
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IFD:My Journey as a Fact Checker with FactCheckAfrica; Mustapha Lawal
Happy International Fact-Checking Day! As we celebrate the invaluable contributions of fact-checkers worldwide—professionals dedicated to combating misinformation and upholding the…
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16 Days of Activism: The Anatomy of a GBV Misinformation Campaign
BY: Mustapha Lawal Credit: Falco (Cuba) – Cartooning for Peace Gender-based harassment, shaming, or threats often begin with manufactured stories:…
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Editorial
16 Days of Activism: How Misinformation Fuels Gender-Based Violence in Africa, Part II
BY: Mustapha Lawal Credit: Ramses (Cuba) – Cartooning for Peace What once seemed like online noise has evolved into a…
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16 Days of Activism: How Misinformation Fuels Gender-Based Violence
BY: Mustapha Lawal Credit: Carrliho (Portugal) — Cartooning for Peace As the world marks the annual 16 Days of Activism…
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Fact Check
FACT-CHECK: No Evidence Donald Trump Said the U.S. Could Capture President Tinubu in 24 Hours
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: A viral Facebook report claims U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States military could “capture…
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Editorial
Information Integrity in the 2025 Anambra Governorship Election: How Narratives Shaped Democracy
BY: Mustapha Lawal The 2025 Anambra governorship election, held on November 8, was more than a contest between political parties.…
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FactCheckAfrica Empowers Osun Youths, Journalists, and Civic Actors on AI for Transparency and Accountability
BY: Mustapha Lawal As part of its Digital Democracy Lab initiative, FactCheckAfrica has trained over 140 citizens, youth civic actors,…
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Fact Check
Fact-Check: Viral Video Praising Former Croatian President Debunked
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: A viral Facebook video claims that former Croatian President Kolinda Grabar Kitarović transformed her country by…
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Fact-Check: Claim that the Nigerian Government is giving Youths #70,000 monthly is Misleading!
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: The government is giving Nigerian youths ₦70,000 at Keystone Bank. All you need is your NIN,…
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FactCheck: No, Innoson’s Founder Never Said He Would Not Invest in Lagos State
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: A viral quote attributed to Innocent Chukwuma, the founder and chairman of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM),…
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