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Editorial
Positive Propaganda: APC Youth Wing’s Office of SAPA
When the All Progressives Congress Youth Wing’s leader Dayo Isreal, announced placements for ‘‘scouting and identification’’ of brilliant young minds…
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FactCheckAfrica Applauds Nigeria’s New Curriculum with Fact-Checking, Urges Strong Support for Implementation
September 11, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Abuja, Nigeria – FactCheckAfrica, an independent fact-checking platform, has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision…
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Shettima at UN: The Real Threat Is Not Just Fake News, It Is the Rise of a ‘Trustless’ Generation
BY: Ibraheem Muhammad Mustapha Speaking on the world stage at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Nigeria’s…
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EXPLAINER: How Can the Government Tax Decentralize Crypto Wallets?
BY: Ibraheem Muhammad Mustapha Introduction: Following our reports on Nigeria’s new tax laws and cryptocurrency, our audience raised a critical…
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Misinformation in Nigeria: Why Misreporting Can Be as Dangerous as Fake News
By Mustapha Lawal A recent controversy over Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and claims about the Tax Identification Number…
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FACT-CHECK: Claim That Dutch Football Legend Arjen Robben Died, Is FALSE!
By: Abdulraheem Muhammed CLAIM: Former Dutch international and ex-Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has died. Arjen…
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BEWARE! INEC Debunks Viral Recruitment Advert, Warns Against Fake Portal
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed a viral social media advert claiming that the…
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Fact Check: No, Nigerians Won’t Need a Separate TIN to Operate Bank Accounts in 2026
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: From January 2026, Nigerians will be required to present a separate Tax Identification Number (TIN) before…
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FACT-CHECK: Is Chef Dammy Set to Cook 300 Bags of Beans to Challenge Hilda Baci?
By: Ibraheem Muhammad Mustapha Introduction: Following the successful conclusion of Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci’s recent Jollof rice challenge in Lagos on Friday,…
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Deepfakes & AI-Manipulated Disinformation: The Looming Crisis for Nigeria’s 2027 Election and Media Integrity
By: Habeeb Adisa Nigeria’s internet scene has undergone significant changes in the past few years. Digital platforms play a significant…
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