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“It Feels True”: Why Political Deepfakes Are Becoming More Persuasive in Nigeria
BY: Mustapha Lawal In the weeks leading to Nigeria’s 2023 general elections, social media users encountered an endless stream of…
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EXPLAINER: What BVAS and IReV Can And Cannot Do During the Ekiti Governorship Election
BY: Mustapha Lawal As Ekiti State conducts its governorship election, two technologies will play a central role in the process:…
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MEDIA LITERACY: Ekiti Decides: Here’s How to Spot Election Misinformation Before You Share
BY: Mustapha Lawal As voters across Ekiti State head to polling units on Saturday, June 20, they will not only…
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Fact Check
FACT-CHECK: Oshiomhole’s Denial Contradicts His Remarks on Alleged Forged Signatures in Natasha Suspension Report
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: Senator Adams Oshiomhole denied reports that he alleged senators’ signatures were forged on the report that…
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FACT-CHECK: Old Video Falsely Shared as Evidence of Bandits in Nsukka
By Amarachukwu Callistus CLAIM: A trending video trending on WhatsApp has claimed that bandits are inside the University of Nigeria…
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FACT CHECK: AI-Generated Image Falsely Used to Portray Bandit Returning Late General Rabe Abubakar’s Body to His Family
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: An image circulating on Facebook and other social media platforms shows heavily armed bandits returning the…
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FACT-CHECK: Viral Claim That Funke Akindele Established a Fuel Station Is False
BY: Abdulrasheed Akere Claim: Social media users have been sharing a claim that actress, filmmaker, and producer Funke Akindele recently…
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FACT-CHECK: Old Video from Ethiopia Recirculated as Bandit Video In Nigeria
By Eniola Amadu Claim: An old video of an Ethiopian military group has been circulating on social media, particularly on…
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OP-ED: Why Nigerian Journalism Must Rise Above Sensationalism
BY: Mustapha Lawal Nigeria’s diversity is one of its greatest strengths. With hundreds of ethnic groups and multiple religious traditions…
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Fact Check
FACT-CHECK: Viral “Oyo School Kidnap Update” Graphic Misrepresents Police Findings, Includes Unverified Operational Claims
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: A graphic circulating on social media claims that the Oyo State Police Command has arrested six…
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