Search Results for: Mustapha Lawal
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Reflection on the Global Risks Report 2024: Misinformation as a Leading Global Threat
BY: Mustapha Lawal The Global Risks Report 2024, released by the World Economic Forum (WEF), brought forth a sobering reflection…
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Edo Governorship Election 2024: The Key Issues at Stake!
BY: Mustapha Lawal As Edo State prepares for its upcoming governorship election on 21st September 2024, the political atmosphere has…
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Fact Check: 600 Nigerian Hajj Pilgrims Did Not Abscond in Saudi Arabia!
The claim that 600 Nigerian Hajj pilgrims absconded in Saudi Arabia is false. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has…
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Fact-Check: Mpox Not a Side Effect of COVID-19 Vaccines!
These claims are misleading and false. Mpox is a distinct disease caused by the monkeypox virus and has no connection…
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Fact-Check: Mike Tyson Has Not Challenged Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif to a Fight
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: Mike Tyson reportedly stated he’s willing to fight Olympic boxer Imane Khelif, with proceeds going to…
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Explainer: Understanding Fund Allocation & Remittance; EFCC and the Alleged ₦50 Billion Donation to NELFUND
BY: Mustapha Lawal In recent media reports, claims have emerged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) made a…
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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 Lawal As Nigeria braces for the gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo states, the role of the media…
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Fact Check
FactCheck: Fabricated content! Unrelated image used to depict arrest of ‘Spiderman’ by Police
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: Unidentified Protester dressed in Spiderman costume arrested during #EndBadGovernance protest. Verdict: False! The image attributed to…
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Fact-Check: Video of Warehouse Looting Misattributed to #Endbadgovernance Protests
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim A video circulating on WhatsApp claims to show the looting of a warehouse by protesters during…
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