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Fact Check
FACT-CHECK: Viral Video Falsely Claims Anthony Joshua Retired from Boxing Following His Fatal Car Crash Involving Close Friends
By: Aminat Miskilu Claim: A viral video circulating on X (formerly Twitter) purports to show British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua…
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FACT-CHECK: Viral ‘U.S. Airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria’ Video Is From 2019, Not 2025 Christmas Day
By Aminat Miskilu Claim: A video in grey colour, posted on X, shows the launch of a powerful and deadly…
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Articles
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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FACT-CHECK: Does Mixture of Guinness Stout, Milk and Yoghurt Cure Malaria?
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Claim: A viral social media post especially on X (formally known as Twitter) claimed that mixing…
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FACT-CHECK: Viral Video of Super Falcons Harassment Shared With Misleading Narrative
By Abdulraheem Muhammed Claim: A video showing Nigerian female footballers being verbally attacked on public transport went viral online, with…
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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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Fact-Check: Claim That the Federal Government Has Banned Open Grazing in Nigeria Is Misleading!
BY: Abdulraheem Muhammed A viral post shared by several Nigerian media outlets and influencers on X (formerly Twitter) claims that…
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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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Fact-Check: Claim That Former Anambra Governor, Obiano is Dead, Is False!
Claim: Former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, is dead. Full Text: Rumours circulating across social media platforms and some online…
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