Fatimah Quadri

Seasoned fact-checker and researcher Fatimah Quadri has written numerous fact-checks, explainers, and media literacy pieces for The FactCheckHub in an effort to combat information disorder. She can be reached at sunmibola_q on X or fquadri@icirnigeria.org.

Claim that Aisha Buhari said her husband died in 2017 resurfaces online

A claim that Aisha Buhari, widow of the late former president Muhammadu Buhari, said her husband had died since 2017 has surfaced online. The claim...

A look at false claims that defined Buhari’s presidency

FORMER President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away at the age of 82. The announcement was made on the afternoon...

AI-generated video falsely presented as Rihanna tribute to Diogo Jota

A claim that Barbadian singer Robyn Rihanna Fenty, popularly known as Rihanna, released a music video as a tribute to Diogo Jota has gone viral...

Are these photos of university hostels in Ghana?

AN X user, @Millishield01, posted four pictures on the platform claiming they showed hostels at various universities in Ghana. The caption of the post read:...

Senegal to host 2025 Africa Facts summit

THE Africa Check on Monday announced Senegal as the host country for the 2025 Africa Facts summit billed for October 1 – 2 in Dakar. According...

Doxxing explained: what it is and how to stay safe

EARLIER this year, a video surfaced online displaying photos of 87 alleged loan defaulters in Nigeria, accompanied by the caption, “Please settle your loan.” Also...

Global Fact-Check Chatbot launched to fight disinformation worldwide

OVER 60 fact-checking organisations, including FactCheckHub, have launched the Global Fact‑Check Chatbot (GFC), an artificial intelligence-powered tool aimed at delivering fast, verified fact-checks in...

GlobalFact12: IFCN urges action as AI, funding gaps threaten fact-checking

THE director of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), Angie Drobnic Holan, has called on fact-checkers globally to remain united, innovative, and resilient amidst growing...

AFP, Aos Fatos, others win IFCN’s GlobalFact 12 awards

FACT-CHECKERS and journalism organisations from around the world have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to truth and accountability during the Global Fact 12...

GlobalFact12: Brazilian leaders reject ‘censorship’ tag, urge action against online misinformation

TOP Brazilian judicial and legal officials have insisted that regulating misinformation on digital platforms should not be seen as an attack on freedom of...

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