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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 people of…
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Fact-Check: Is Opay Gifting ₦10,000 for Ramadan?
By: Shukurat OlajireClaim: 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 claim…
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International Women’s Day 2025: Fighting Gendered Disinformation in the Digital Age
BY: Mustapha LawalInternational Women’s Day (IWD) is a moment for reflection, celebration, and, most importantly, action. International Women’s Day dates…
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Fact-Check: Did Folorunso Alakija Go Blind?
By: Sultan UsmanClaim:A viral social media post claims that Nigerian billionaire Folorunso Alakija has gone blind.Verdict:Unconfirmed. There is no credible…
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Fact-check: Is Aliko Dangote Giving Out ₦105,000 as Ramadan Cash Blessings?
By: Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Claim:A viral post has been circulating on social media, claiming that Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is giving…
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Explainer: Understanding Nigeria’s CPI Rebasing and Its Impact on Inflation
By: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) last Tuesday, announced a significant drop in Nigeria’s inflation rate, which decreased…
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Beware! National Population Commission Is Not Recruiting ad-hoc Staff Yet
By: Sultan UsmanClaim:National Population Commission (NPC) recruiting ad-hoc staff for the 2025 Population and Housing Census.Verdict: MisleadingFull Text:A viral advertisement…
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Facts Are the Foundation of a Healthy Society, They Are Not Mere Opinions –FactCheckAfrica
In today’s interconnected world, where information spreads rapidly across various platforms, the integrity of facts has never been more critical.…
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Fact-check: Did Trump Order the Sale of African Leaders’ Properties and Deportation of Their Children?
BY: Mustapha LawalCLAIM: A viral Facebook post claims that U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the sale of properties owned by…
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Africa’s Youth Protests: Battling Misinformation in the Fight for Change
BY: Mustapha LawalIn the past year, the African continent has witnessed a surge in protests, with young people leading the…
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