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Beyond the Viral: Investigating the Veracity of the Emir’s Palace Protest Claims
By Mustapha Lawal Claim A Twitter user (@omoelerinjare) claimed in a ‘breaking news’ tweet with a video that there was a serious…
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Misleading! Lagos Women Did Not Stage a Naked Protest Over Economic Hardship
By Mustapha Lawal Claim An X (formerly Twitter) user (Ejikeme with the handle @ejykmykel1) tweeted a video where he claimed some women in…
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The Tenuous Link Between Elections and Violence in South Sudan
By Ibraheem Muhammad Mustapha South Sudan, the world’s youngest country, attained independence on July 9 2011 amid tremendous hope and international…
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No! Contrary to Rumors, No Student Fatalities Confirmed Amidst Unrest at Kwara State University Malete
By Ibraheem Muhammad Mustapha Claim Some individuals circulated information online alleging that students have died during the unrest at Kwara…
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How FactCheckAfrica Is Empowering Rural Communities Dwellers To Combat Misinformation
By Oluwaseye Ogunsanya The internet and social media are often viewed as the main sources of misinformation due to their…
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When People Manufacture Misinformation and Bots Spread it, Fight Back With MyAIFactchecker
By Abdulhakeem Abdulkareem You raised your eyebrows in skepticism after reading a news headline or social media post that are…
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Analysis: Is Radio’s Credibility at Risk in the Age of Information?
By Ibraheem Muhammad Mustapha Radio, with its widespread reach and unparalleled accessibility, continues to be a strong cornerstone of communication…
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Explainer: UAE has not Resumed Visa Services For Nigerians
By Mustapha Lawal On Tuesday, the 5th of March 2024, a viral announcement of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lifting…
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AI in Newsrooms: A Call For Improved Innovation and Media Literacy
By Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Artificial Intelligence is evolving daily with its full-blown influx into virtually all aspects of human endeavour. It…
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Scammer Targets Nigerians in Emefiele’s Fraud Case Email Exploit
By Quadri Yahya An unknown number of Nigerians received a scam email message purportedly from the former Governor of the…
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