Misinformation
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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 Lawal Claim: A viral claim circulating on social media alleges that Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
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FactCheck: Kwara State Local Government Election Is Not Postponed!
By: Ibraheem Muhammad Mustapha Claim A circulating letter claims that the Kwara State Local Government elections scheduled for today, September…
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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…
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Fact-Check: Olumide Akpata Debunks Claim of Withdrawing from Edo State Governorship Race
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: Olumide Akpata, Labour Party candidate for the Edo State governorship election, has stepped down from the…
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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…
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Reflection on the Global Risks Report 2024: Misinformation as a Leading Global Threat
BY: Mustapha Lawal The Global Risks Report 2024, released by the World Economic Forum (WEF), brought forth a sobering reflection…
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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…
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Report: Ghana’s Information Space Faces Emerging Threats Ahead of General Elections
By Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Ghana’s general elections, scheduled for December 7, 2024, will be a significant one as voters prepare to…
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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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