Misinformation
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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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FactCheck: Did Governor Seyi Makinde Mandate Oyo Local Government Chairmen to Disassociate from ALGON?
BY: Sunday TaiwoClaim: Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State mandated all 33 Local Government Chairmen to hold a joint press conference,…
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Deepfake Content! Video Depicts Donald Trump Speaking on Tinubu and Peter Obi
By: Aanuoluwatomiwa Oke and Aminat MiskiluClaim: Donald Trump opposes Tinubu and endorses Peter Obi.screenshot of deepfake video/FactCheckAfricaVerdict: False! The video is a…
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Waves of Protests in Africa: A Fact-based Guide to the Causes, Key Players, and Demands
As a fact-checking platform dedicated to fighting misinformation in Africa, FactcheckAfrica recognizes the crucial role of accurate information in shaping…
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FactCheck: Fabricated content! Unrelated image used to depict arrest of ‘Spiderman’ by Police
BY: Mustapha LawalClaim: Unidentified Protester dressed in Spiderman costume arrested during #EndBadGovernance protest. Verdict: False! The image attributed to the arrest is from…
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Fact-Check: Viral Video Claiming Peter Obi Led a Protest in Abuja, Misleading!
BY– Afeez RabiuClaim: A video circulating on social media claims that the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi was leading…
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Fact-Check: Viral Deepfake Video Making Statements About Kamala Harris, shared by Elon Musk without proper attribution is Parody!
By: Mustapha LawalClaimA viral video shared by Elon Musk contains controversial statements about Vice President Kamala Harris.Verdict False! The video is…
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Content Monetisation: How Facebook’s Content Strategy Could Fuel and Reward Misinformation
BY: Mustapha LawalInformation is the new oil!Every content creator (social media user) is actively searching for the next viral piece…
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Research
[DOWNLOAD] Understanding and Countering Misinformation and Disinformation in Nigeria: Legal, Social, and Comparative Perspectives
Misinformation and disinformation have emerged as significant global challenges in the digital age, affecting societies, democratic processes, public health, and…
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DOWNLOAD: Information Disorder, a Malady on Elections in Nigeria
From party officials’ half-truths, to wild conspiracy theories, to fabricated news articles, fake news has spread far and wide in…
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