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BEWARE! Phishing Websites Claiming Sponsorship of Free Hajj
By: Aanuoluwatomiwa Oke and Abimbola SuccessClaim: Free Hajj Sponsorship for Over 750,000 MuslimsVerdict: FalseFull TextA spear-phishing message is being shared…
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The Battle for Truth in Edo’s Governorship Election – How Misinformation Sabotaged the Democratic Process
BY: Mustapha LawalThe Edo State governorship election held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, was more than just a test of…
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African Traditional Religion: Perspective on Fighting Misinformation
BY- Habeeb AdisaThe fast dissemination of information in the digital age has aggravated the issue of misinformation. Societies are currently…
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The Role of Islam in Curbing Misinformation
BY: Aladodo Abdus-SalamOn September 14, 2024, Dr. Sharafudeen Gbadebo Raji, a prominent figure in the propagation of Islamic knowledge in…
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The Role of Christianity in Curbing Misinformation
By embracing our biblical responsibility to be guardians of truth, we contribute to building a society founded on trust, justice,…
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Fact-Check: Abuja Court Did Not Disqualify APC’s Edo Gubernatorial Candidate Okpebholo Over Age Falsification!
BY: Mustapha LawalClaim: A viral claim circulating on social media alleges that Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for…
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FactCheck: Kwara State Local Government Election Is Not Postponed!
By: Ibraheem Muhammad MustaphaClaimA circulating letter claims that the Kwara State Local Government elections scheduled for today, September 21, 2024,…
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Fact-Check: False! PDP’s Asue Ighodalo did not Step Down for Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim:A viral letter purportedly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) claims that its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, has…
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FactCheckAfrica Intensifies Efforts in Fight Against Misinformation, Reaches Churches and Local Market in Ekiti
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya FactCheckAfrica has been actively reaching marginalised communities in Ekiti State to ensure that no one is left behind…
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FactCheckAfrica Launches Train-the-Trainer Workshop on Media Literacy for Educators
…Trains 25 Secondary School Teachers from Kwara State BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya In a bid to combat information pollution permeating every sector of…
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