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From economic protests to coup agitation: How Nigeria’s hunger march took a radical turn
A protest intended to express public dissatisfaction with the way the Nigerian government was managing the country's economy turned into a march that featured...
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Will the future of fact-checking flourish or founder? 2025 marks a new turning point
Now is the time for action to protect the work that holds the line on reality, WRITES Angie Drobnic Holan.
Every year on April 2,...
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OPINION: The case for facts
Verifiable evidence remains journalism’s foundation, despite mounting attacks on the press, WRITES Angie Drobnic Holan.
Picture a world where evidence doesn’t matter, where the loudest...
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EXPLAINER: What does a State of Emergency entail in Nigeria?
THE Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on March 18, 2025 declared a State of Emergency in Rivers State.
The declaration followed ongoing political turbulence in...
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How disinformation actors propagate divisive narratives on X
THIS report examines the antics of disinformation actors on X deliberately using disinformation and information manipulation to inflame the ember of tribal hostilities and...
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How Meta’s policy change may boost fake death hoaxes on Facebook
AMIDST increasing efforts by fact-checking organizations globally to empower the public with information resilience skills, hoaxes, particularly those of celebrity death, continue to spread...
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EXPLAINER: What are the requirements, procedures for creating new states in Nigeria?
THE House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review on Thursday, February 6, proposed the creation of 31 additional states across Nigeria.
If approved, it would...
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What TikTok users should do to avoid violating its community policies
RECENTLY, TikTok released its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report which underscores the platform’s reinforced commitment to maintaining a safe, creative, and authentic online environment.
Focusing...
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EXPLAINER: What to know about third-party vehicle insurance, police enforcement in Nigeria
DESPITE many motorists expressing concerns about poor awareness campaigns, the Nigerian Police Force across the Federation has announced the commencement and enforcement of the...
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What happens if you “get rid” of fact-checking?
Joel Kaplan, Zuckerberg’s second in command at Meta, has recently said that community notes will launch “elsewhere” in 2026, including the EU.
This is the...
