Search Results for: Mustapha Lawal
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Explainer: The Anambra Security Outfit’s Alleged Dress Code Arrests
BY: Mustapha Lawal In the past week, a viral claim has circulated widely on social media, suggesting that the Anambra…
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Climate
Heat Stress Warnings in Nigeria: Pre-bunking Myths and Misinformation
BY: Mustapha Lawal The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued repeated heat stress warnings as temperatures continue to soar across…
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Heat Stress: NiMet’s Warning and the Urgent Need for Climate Action
BY: Mustapha Lawal The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) issued a heat stress warning due to soaring temperatures across Nigeria. In…
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Fact-check: AI-Generated Video Falsely Claims Trump Vowed to ‘Liberate’ Biafra
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: A viral video shows former US President Donald Trump announcing his plans to help the Igbo…
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International Women’s Day 2025: Fighting Gendered Disinformation in the Digital Age
BY: Mustapha Lawal International Women’s Day (IWD) is a moment for reflection, celebration, and, most importantly, action. International Women’s Day…
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The Dangerous Spread of Climate Change Misinformation: Why Facts Matter
BY: Mustapha Lawal Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing our world today, yet misinformation continues to…
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Fact-check: Did Trump Order the Sale of African Leaders’ Properties and Deportation of Their Children?
BY: Mustapha Lawal CLAIM: A viral Facebook post claims that U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the sale of properties…
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Africa’s Youth Protests: Battling Misinformation in the Fight for Change
BY: Mustapha Lawal In the past year, the African continent has witnessed a surge in protests, with young people leading…
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BEWARE! Phishing Website Claiming Sponsorship of 2025 Free Hajj, is a Recurring Scam
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: A viral message claims that applications for the “Mohammed Bin Salman Free Hajj Sponsorship 2025” are…
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FactCheck: Did Fela Durotoye Reject a ₦5 Billion Fraudulent Offer from Tinubu’s Government?
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim:Fela Durotoye, a former presidential candidate, reportedly uncovered how he rejected a ₦5 billion fraudulent offer in…
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