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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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Fact Check: 600 Nigerian Hajj Pilgrims Did Not Abscond in Saudi Arabia!
The claim that 600 Nigerian Hajj pilgrims absconded in Saudi Arabia is false. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has…
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Fact-Check: Major Claims from Viral Video Regarding Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) Disbursement for June 2024
To verify this video, FactCheckAfrica analyzed six major claims from the assertions as transcribed from the to video.
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Fact-Check: Mpox Not a Side Effect of COVID-19 Vaccines!
These claims are misleading and false. Mpox is a distinct disease caused by the monkeypox virus and has no connection…
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Fact-Check: Mike Tyson Has Not Challenged Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif to a Fight
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: Mike Tyson reportedly stated he’s willing to fight Olympic boxer Imane Khelif, with proceeds going to a women’s…
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Explainer: Understanding Fund Allocation & Remittance; EFCC and the Alleged ₦50 Billion Donation to NELFUND
BY: Mustapha LawalIn recent media reports, claims have emerged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) made a substantial…
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Fact-Check: Did Ghanaian Security Agents Intercept Gold Bars Allegedly Belonging to Nigerian Ex-Governor?
The claim regarding the interception of gold bars by Ghanaian security agents is unsubstantiated and lacks credible/relevant backing for the…
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Introducing AI Journalism Fellowship Program West Africa Cohort of 2024
We are delighted to announce the 2024 cohort of the AI Journalism Fellowship Program West Africa, conducted by FactCheckAfrica and…
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The Ripple Effect of Misinformation from Social Media to Street Violence: The Southport Stabbings and the Rise of Social Media-Driven Riots
“In an age where a single tweet/post can spark nationwide chaos, the tragic Southport stabbings reveal how misinformation can ignite…
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BEWARE! Website Purporting to be Portal for Correction of NIN is FAKE!
By Toheeb BabalolaClaimWebsite purported to be the authentic gateway for resolving identification-related concerns pertaining to Nigerian Identity Number.The website which…
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