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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.

Deepfake video of Biden reciting Islamic prayers circulates online

General
A video showing US President Joe Biden reciting Islamic prayers in Arabic has been circulating widely on WhatsApp. The 50-second footage of President Biden speaking...

Computer games may aid students to spot disinformation – Study

News
INDIVIDUALS who play video games are more likely than non-players to watch online content intently, which allows them to notice even the smallest details...

AI fuelling misinformation on public health, climate change – UN spox

News
ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) has been facilitating easy distribution of misinformation and disinformation regarding climate change and vaccines including other global public health issues, said...

Despite deepfake concerns, Olympics 2024 to embrace AI

News
As part of an initiative spearheaded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the games' broadcaster is using these...

Israel – Gaza war: Claim that Nigeria is supporting Iran, Palestine is misleading!

Security
AN X user @A_Y_Rafindadi has claimed that the Nigerian government is supporting Iran and Palestine in the ongoing Israel - Gaza war. He made the...

False claim circulates on X that US lifts sanctions on Zimbabwe

Government Policy
AN X user, @zakhemabaso, has claimed that the United States of America has lifted sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe as the Western nation is interested...

Dino Melaye, Instablog9ja share false claim on Nigerian agencies scrapped

Government Policy
ON Friday, April 19, 2024, some X users shared footage of a sitting of the Federal Executive Council with the claim that the Federal...

Is Air Peace the largest African airline in terms of passenger traffic?

Business
AN X user, @AfricaFactsZone, has claimed that Air Peace is Africa's largest airline in terms of annual passenger traffic. In the ratings, he listed Air...

Meta takes action against misinformation ahead of South Africa elections

News
As part of its effort to foster a sane information ecosystem, Meta has taken steps to combat misinformation during South Africa's election. The tech company...

Clip of Salama Mohamed speaking about abuse on a podcast is NOT about her divorce

General
A viral clip from a podcast featuring Salama Mohamed, an entrepreneur and content creator based in the UAE, has been circulating on the internet,...
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