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FACT-CHECK: Claim that WHO has declared Nigeria Ebola-free is Misleading!
BY: Abdullateef Sebiotimo Claim:The World Health Organization has declared Nigeria Ebola-free after the index patient was evacuated to Switzerland. Verdict:Misleading.…
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FACT-CHECK: No, Nigeria Has not Passed a Tax Law Requiring all Citizens to Pay 25% of their Earnings
BY: Sonaike Peter Claim: A new tax law requiring Nigerians to pay 25% of their earnings has been passed, but…
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From Flood Warnings to Vaccine Claims: UK MEET Fellows Receive Training on Reporting Evidence
BY: Habeeb Adisa In one hypothetical flood warning, residents were told that a river gauge was projected to exceed a…
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PUNCH Journalist, Adetutu Sobowale Wins Reporter Slam, Recounts FactCheckAfrica’s Role in Deleted Post Controversy
BY: Mustapha Lawal PUNCH journalist Adetutu Sobowale has won the inaugural Reporter Slam Nigeria after recounting her experience reporting the…
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FACT-CHECK: Is the Labour Party Leading President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in Abia State?
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim: Jowosimi Olabamiji Enitan, Special Assistant on New Media to the Speaker of the House of Representatives,…
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FACT-CHECK: Fabricated Video Used To Depict Obi in Kwara!
BY: Eniola Amadu Claim: A user on X, named @spoiltkid shared a video showing a large crowd on the streets,…
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FactCheckAfrica wins Inclusive Futures Award at Summit on People-Centred Technologies in Africa, in Nairobi
FactCheckAfrica has been recognised for its work in inclusive civic technology after winning the Inclusive Futures Award with a $5,000…
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EXPLAINER: Como 1907 Creator Partnership – Legit Deal or Elaborate Scam?
After a Nigerian Sport Journalist announced a deal with the Italian club, a creator called it a scam. FactCheckAfrica Investigated.…
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FACT-CHECK: Claim That Edo State Governor Says He Is Deliberately “Illiterate” is False!
BY: Eniola Amadu Claim: A user on X, named @WIZEINTHEBEAT claims that the current Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo…
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FACT-CHECK: Did NBS Report ₦200 Billion Spent on Drug Imports Last Quarter?
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim: African Democratic Congress (ADC) Vice-Presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi claimed that Nigeria spent ₦200 billion importing drugs…
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