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 [email protected].

Old video of Nigerian border re-opening resurfaces online

A video has been circulating on social media with a claim that the Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has directed that all the nation's...

Factual information necessary in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy – US Consulate

THE United States Consulate in Lagos has emphasized the importance of factual information in strengthening Nigeria's democracy and public institutions. This call was made by...

Claim that Tinubu appoints Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff is FALSE (UPDATED)

A claim that Nigeria's president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appointed the incumbent Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, as his Chief of...

Fact-checking not enough amidst disinformation and influence operations – Experts

SOME experts have charged fact-checkers to develop more alternatives such as media literacy, engaging in offline or non-technological methods and collaborating with traditional media...

False tweet circulates that Ugandan president, Museveni is dead

A Twitter user @joseypro tweeted a claim that the Ugandan president is dead. The claim reads: Breaking news!!! The president of Uganda is dead !!! As of...

[SPONSORED] – Misleading video circulates about fintech company Palmpay

Claims that PalmPay is arresting and harassing its loan defaulters in public spaces are circulating on social media. One of such claims is contained in...

False claim about Ex-Super Eagles player, Emmanuel Emenike, marrying beauty queens resurfaces online

A claim that a former Super Eagle player, Emmanuel Emenike, divorced a beauty queen to marry another one has resurfaced on the internet. This claim...

Good governance: Critical thinking skill necessary to combat misinformation

STAKEHOLDERS in the media sector have been charged to refrain from partisan dissemination of information while citizens were urged to imbibe critical thinking in...

Viral photo does not show wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370

A claim that the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 that disappeared nine years ago has been found under an ocean with no human skeleton in...

Fact-checking Buhari’s claims on Nigerian Army’s progress

Following the Nigerian Army’s Unveiling and Presentation of New Colours ceremony held on April 27, 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari made several claims regarding Nigeria’s...

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