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FactCheck: X Users Claim that EFCC Called ‘Suspected Killer’ of its Officer a Medical Doctor is False
By: Ajibola Osungbohun Claim: Some X (formerly Twitter) users claimed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stated the individual…
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Beware of ‘Daily Excessive’ News Website Spreading Fake News
BY: Ajibola OsungbohunIn an era where digital media significantly influences public opinion, the rise of misinformation and disinformation has become…
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Fact-Check: Los Angeles Home Did Not Burn, Because It’s a Religious Abode?
BY: Abdulraheem MuhammedClaim: Social media posts on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook claim that a single home in Los…
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FactCheck: Claim that Third Mainland Bridge is ‘Shaking’ is False
By: Mustapha Lawal Claim:Social media posts, particularly on WhatsApp and Facebook, claim that the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos is shaking…
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Fact-check: Baltasar Engonga Has NOT Been Released, Viral Video and Picture Are Misleading
BY: Toheeb BabalolaCLAIM: The viral video and image circulating on social media, claiming that Baltasar Ebang Engonga, former head of…
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Fact-check: Were 50 People Killed Mysteriously in Oyo State?
BY: Adesewa GraceClaim:An X user, Voice of Igbos, tweeting as @Voiceofigbos, made a post on Sunday claiming that over 50…
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Fact-check: Is TikTok Selling Its U.S. Operations to Elon Musk?
BY: Sultan Usman Claim: Reports have surfaced suggesting that TikTok is considering selling its U.S. operations to Elon Musk.Verdict:False. TikTok…
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The Role of AI-Integrated SMS Platforms/Website Interfaces in Fact-Checking for Election Integrity
By Ajibola Osungbohun IntroductionMisinformation and disinformation threaten election integrity and democratic processes. Traditional fact-checking methods often struggle to keep pace with…
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FactCheckAfrica Hosts Series of Community Sensitization Workshops in Ekiti
By Oluwaseye Ogunsanya In a continued and proactive effort to combat the misinformation among marginalized groups, especially in rural communities, FactCheckAfrica…
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Disinformation and Economic Policies: Assessing the Impact of Fake News on Business Operations in Nigeria
Fact-checking organizations like FactCheckAfrica have made progress in debunking false information. However, more proactive engagement is needed, especially in the…
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