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FACT-CHECK: Did Rivers Governor, Fubara Shutdown NNPCL, Oil Companies as Facebook Users Claim?
The claim making the rounds on social media that Rivers State Governor, Fubara has shut down NNPCL and all oil…
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Fake News Alert: Sultan of Sokoto is Alive, Disregard Death Rumour
The release obtained by FactCheck Africa reads: “We unequivocally affirm that, Alhamdulillah, the Sultan is alive, in good health, and…
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Advancing Media Literacy in Nigeria: A Rural Impact Story
By Sunday TaiwoIn a connected world where unequal access to information can hold communities back, media literacy is essential for…
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Fact-Check: Viral video of campaign promises by President Tinubu is edited!
Checks reveal that the viral video showing purported Tinubu’s campaign promises was edited to change the narratives. The original video…
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FactCheck: Website Used to Promote LAPO Loan on Facebook Serves Different Purposes
After examining the website posted on the Facebook page to advertise the LAPO loan and realising that it is different…
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Explained: Reports Surrounding the Circulation and Withdrawal of Old Naira Notes in Nigeria
For now, citizens are urged to use both old and new naira notes as legal tender, pending any definitive directive…
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Fact Check: No! VeryDarkMan Was Not Fined N500 Million For Defaming Falana and Falz
By Dauda MusbauClaim: Court fines activist, VeryDarkMan 500 million naira for defaming Falz and Falana.VerdictThe claim that VeryDarkMan was fined N500…
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MyAIFactchecker Features in Civic Tech Innovation Hangout
On October 14, 2024, FactCheckAfrica’s innovative tool, MyAIFactchecker, was showcased at the Civic Tech Innovation Network’s CTIF Exhibition Hangout. The…
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Prof. Oloyede Discusses “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanities” at Unilorin Annual Lecture
This advocacy is directly linked to the ongoing efforts of organizations like FactCheckAfrica, which focuses on democratizing fact checking tools…
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Fact-check: Did Bishop Oyedepo Announce that Federal Government Approved Airstrip Construction in Canaanland ?
By— Sultan Usman & Aminat Miskilu Claim:Bishop Oyedepo announced that the federal government approved the construction of an airstrip in Canaanland,…
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