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Nurudeen Akewushola

Nurudeen Akewushola is a fact-checker with FactCheckHub. He has authored several fact checks which have contributed to the fight against information disorder. You can reach him via nyahaya@icirnigeria.org and @NurudeenAkewus1 via Twitter.

How to use Archivi.ng to access past Nigerian Newspapers

Tutorials
ARCHIVI.NG is a digital archive dedicated to preserving and providing access to Nigerian newspapers. The platform serves as an invaluable resource for journalists, researchers, historians,...

Did Nigeria fail to qualify for FIFA World Cup during Buhari presidency?

General
A claimed that Nigeria did not qualify for the FIFA World Cup during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has circulated on X. An X user,...

No, cost of registering WASSCE is not N120,000

General
A viral video showing a lady saying that the cost of registering for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is now N120,000...

No, State of Emergency was declared in Borno, Yobe

Government Policy
A verified X user, @MissPearls, has claimed that a state of emergency was never declared in Borno, Yobe, Zamfara, or Benue, saying it has...

False claim circulates that Opay is the 6th largest bank in Nigeria

Business
A claim that Opay is the sixth largest bank in Nigeria has circulated on X. An X user, @puremind__, said that Opay comes behind First...

How disinformation actors propagate divisive narratives on X

Insights
THIS report examines the antics of disinformation actors on X deliberately using disinformation and information manipulation to inflame the ember of tribal hostilities and...

Meta’s policy shifts raise questions on online safety, misinformation – Report

News
A new report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) has warned that the impact of Meta's policy changes could be significant, with as...

Meta to test ‘Community Notes’ using algorithms from X

News
META has announced plans to test its new 'Community Notes' feature across its social media platforms on March 18, 2025 as it shifts away...

Police commit to press freedom, pledge to partner media against disinformation

News
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced plans to intensify efforts in tackling misinformation and disinformation in the country, recognizing their potential to incite...

Did Nigeria record lowest terrorism attacks in decade?

Security
AN X user, Mohammed Jammal (@whitenigerian), has claimed that Nigeria recorded the lowest terrorism attacks in the last 10 years while citing an infographic...
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