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Africa’s Youth Protests: Battling Misinformation in the Fight for Change
BY: Mustapha LawalIn the past year, the African continent has witnessed a surge in protests, with young people leading the…
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Fact-Check: False, Lagos Speaker Has Not Resigned as Speculated
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya ClaimUnconfirmed news making the rounds suggests that the newly elected speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly,…
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Fact-Check: Deception Disguise as Opportunity – How ‘Akomo Allwe’ Uses Fake Job Ads to Lure Job Seekers into Network Marketing
By: Abdulraheem MuhammedClaimA social media user with the Facebook account Akomo Allwe is posting job advertisements in different Facebook groups,…
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FactCheck: Did Fela Durotoye Reject a ₦5 Billion Fraudulent Offer from Tinubu’s Government?
BY: Mustapha LawalClaim:Fela Durotoye, a former presidential candidate, reportedly uncovered how he rejected a ₦5 billion fraudulent offer in President…
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EXPLAINER: The Controversy Surrounding IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s Tenure Extension
By: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya The tenure of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has sparked outrage and debate in Nigeria, particularly…
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Fact-check: National Population Commission is Not Currently Recruiting Ad-hoc Staffs!
Claim:There have been recent claims circulating online that the National Population Commission (NPC) is currently recruiting Ad-hoc staff for the…
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FactCheck: How true is the Claim of an X User that there is no Citizenship by birth in the UK ?
By Ajibola OsungbohunClaim: There is no Citizenship by birth in the UK.Verdict: Partially True.Full Text: An X user @Wizarab10 on the …
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FactCheck: X Users Claim that EFCC Called ‘Suspected Killer’ of its Officer a Medical Doctor is False
By: Ajibola Osungbohun Claim: Some X (formerly Twitter) users claimed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stated the individual…
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Beware of ‘Daily Excessive’ News Website Spreading Fake News
BY: Ajibola OsungbohunIn an era where digital media significantly influences public opinion, the rise of misinformation and disinformation has become…
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Fact-Check: Los Angeles Home Did Not Burn, Because It’s a Religious Abode?
BY: Abdulraheem MuhammedClaim: Social media posts on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook claim that a single home in Los…
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