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Fact-Check: Is Opay Gifting ₦10,000 for Ramadan?
By: Shukurat Olajire Claim: 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…
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International Women’s Day 2025: Fighting Gendered Disinformation in the Digital Age
BY: Mustapha Lawal International Women’s Day (IWD) is a moment for reflection, celebration, and, most importantly, action. International Women’s Day…
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The Dangerous Spread of Climate Change Misinformation: Why Facts Matter
BY: Mustapha Lawal Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing our world today, yet misinformation continues to…
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Explainer: The Controversy Surrounding School Closures for Ramadan in Northern Nigeria
By Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Last week, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, and Bauchi State governments ordered the closure of all schools during the…
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Fact-Check: Did Folorunso Alakija Go Blind?
By: Sultan Usman Claim: A viral social media post claims that Nigerian billionaire Folorunso Alakija has gone blind. Verdict: Unconfirmed.…
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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…
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Beware! National Population Commission Is Not Recruiting ad-hoc Staff Yet
By: Sultan Usman Claim: National Population Commission (NPC) recruiting ad-hoc staff for the 2025 Population and Housing Census. Verdict: Misleading…
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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 Lawal CLAIM: A viral Facebook post claims that U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the sale of properties…
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Africa’s Youth Protests: Battling Misinformation in the Fight for Change
BY: Mustapha Lawal In the past year, the African continent has witnessed a surge in protests, with young people leading…
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