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Explainer: Grok responding to only verified X users? Here’s how AI is changing the information space
By: Quadri Yahya In the social media space, humans and bot have long coexisted in imperfect harmony. Now, Artificial Intelligence/chatbot…
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IFD:My Journey as a Fact Checker with FactCheckAfrica; Mustapha Lawal
Happy International Fact-Checking Day! As we celebrate the invaluable contributions of fact-checkers worldwide—professionals dedicated to combating misinformation and upholding the…
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International Fact-Checking Day: Seye Reflects on His Fact-Checking Journalism Journey
International Fact-Checking Day serves as a constant reminder of the need to combat misinformation and uphold truth in the media.…
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Fact-Check: No Evidence to Support Claim That FG Has Announced Plans to Stop Importation of Solar Panels
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim Multiple reports claimed that the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to stop the importation…
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FactCheckAfrica Expands Fact-Checking Flashcards Initiative Across Nigerian Schools
By Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Furthering its mission to reach more secondary schools in Nigeria, FactCheckAfrica has expanded its recently launched Gamification…
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Beware: False Claim About Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Job Recruitment
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Claim A viral message circulating on different WhatsApp groups claim that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)…
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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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The Unseen Borders: A Journey Through the World of Visas (Part 3)
By: Sultan Usman In a world where visa policies often serve as the first handshake between nations, the Federal Government…
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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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