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Fact-Check: Did the Sultan of Sokoto Announce That the Shawwal 1446 Crescent Moon Was Not Sighted in Nigeria?
BY: Mustapha Lawal ClaimThe Sultan of Sokoto Announced that the Shawwal 1446 Crescent Moon Was Not Sighted in NigeriaVerdictMISLEADING. The claim…
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Fact-Check: No Evidence to Support Claim That FG Has Announced Plans to Stop Importation of Solar Panels
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya ClaimMultiple reports claimed that the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to stop the importation of solar…
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FactCheckAfrica Expands Fact-Checking Flashcards Initiative Across Nigerian Schools
By Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Furthering its mission to reach more secondary schools in Nigeria, FactCheckAfrica has expanded its recently launched Gamification Fact-Checking…
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Beware: False Claim About Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Job Recruitment
By Oluwatoyin Hawal MomoloshoClaim A viral message circulating on different WhatsApp groups claim that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is currently…
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Explainer: The Anambra Security Outfit’s Alleged Dress Code Arrests
BY: Mustapha LawalIn the past week, a viral claim has circulated widely on social media, suggesting that the Anambra State…
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Heat Stress Warnings in Nigeria: Pre-bunking Myths and Misinformation
BY: Mustapha LawalThe Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued repeated heat stress warnings as temperatures continue to soar across the…
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Climate
Heat Stress: NiMet’s Warning and the Urgent Need for Climate Action
BY: Mustapha LawalThe Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) issued a heat stress warning due to soaring temperatures across Nigeria. In a…
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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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Factcheck: Is Senator Mustapha Supporting Muslims with ₦10,000 as a Ramadan Gift?
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho ClaimA viral post circulating on WhatsApp claims that Senator Soliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central, is distributing ₦10,000…
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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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