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FACT-CHECK: Fake Punch Newspaper Headline Falsely Attributes Quote to Tinubu
BY: Abayomi Abdulwaliyy Jolayemi Claim: A screenshot shared by iDAN (@dangbanamanager) on X purports to show a Punch Newspapers article…
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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: Viral WhatsApp Message Falsely Claims Nigerians Will Receive ₦185,000 Family Support Allowance
BY: Hawal Momolosho Claim: A viral social media claims that the Nigerian government is giving every citizen ₦185,000 under a…
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FACT-CHECK: Viral Message Linked to UBA, Mandating Account Verification Online, Turned Phishing
BY: Amarachukwu Callistus Claim: A broadcast message directed to Nigerians and allegedly linked to the United Bank for Africa (UBA)…
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FACT-CHECK: Video of Peter Obi, Obasanjo and Sanwo-Olu Is From June 2026 Event
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim: An X user, @Thepentane_, posted a video showing Peter Obi and former President Olusegun Obasanjo playing…
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Beyond the Written Fact-Check: How FactCheckAfrica Is Using AI and Local Voices to Strengthen Nigeria’s Electoral Integrity
BY: Habeeb Adisa & Mustapha Lawal As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, FactCheckAfrica is exploring how artificial intelligence, multilingual…
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FactCheckAfrica Editorial Lead, Habeeb Adisa, Selected for UK MEET Fellowship
Abdullateef Sebiotimo reports, Habeeb Adisa, Editorial Lead at FactCheckAfrica, has been selected for the 2026 UK Media Excellence for Emerging…
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FACT-CHECK: Fake Graphic Falsely Claims All South African Home Affairs Offices Are Closed Nationwide
BY: Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Claim: A viral graphic post on TikTok claims that all offices of South Africa’s Department of…
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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: Viral Video Claiming Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma Was Locked Out of Aso Rock Meeting is False!
BY: Eniola Amadu Claim: A viral video footage is circulating online showing Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma was locked out…
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