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Explainer: The Anambra Security Outfit’s Alleged Dress Code Arrests
BY: Mustapha Lawal In the past week, a viral claim has circulated widely on social media, suggesting that the Anambra…
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The Unseen Borders: A Journey Through the World of Visas (Part 3)
By: Sultan Usman In a world where visa policies often serve as the first handshake between nations, the Federal Government…
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Climate
Heat Stress Warnings in Nigeria: Pre-bunking Myths and Misinformation
BY: Mustapha Lawal The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued repeated heat stress warnings as temperatures continue to soar across…
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Climate
Heat Stress: NiMet’s Warning and the Urgent Need for Climate Action
BY: Mustapha Lawal The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) issued a heat stress warning due to soaring temperatures across Nigeria. In…
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Fact Check
Fact-check: AI-Generated Video Falsely Claims Trump Vowed to ‘Liberate’ Biafra
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: A viral video shows former US President Donald Trump announcing his plans to help the Igbo…
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Factcheck: Is Senator Mustapha Supporting Muslims with ₦10,000 as a Ramadan Gift?
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Claim A viral post circulating on WhatsApp claims that Senator Soliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central, is…
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Fact-Check: Is Opay Gifting ₦10,000 for Ramadan?
By: Shukurat Olajire Claim: A message circulating on WhatsApp claims that OPay is offering a ₦10,000 Ramadan gift, with a link https://cut-ly.com/Opay-10k-ramadan-giveaway and an instruction “send Account Number” to…
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Articles
International Women’s Day 2025: Fighting Gendered Disinformation in the Digital Age
BY: Mustapha Lawal International Women’s Day (IWD) is a moment for reflection, celebration, and, most importantly, action. International Women’s Day…
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The Dangerous Spread of Climate Change Misinformation: Why Facts Matter
BY: Mustapha Lawal Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing our world today, yet misinformation continues to…
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Explainer: The Controversy Surrounding School Closures for Ramadan in Northern Nigeria
By Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Last week, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, and Bauchi State governments ordered the closure of all schools during the…
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