THE impact of information disorder has begun to play out in the build-up to Nigeria’s general election, holding in February and March this year. The social media is filled with several forms of information disorder emanating from politicians and their …
Fake news peddlers often take photographs out of context. They digitally alter the photographs to promote an agenda or push an interest, thus manipulating the readers, knowing fully well that people tend to accept photographs as evidence to validate a …
The advancement in technology and access to the internet over time has aided in amplifying misinformation. The tools and means for disseminating information are no longer in the exclusive preserve of the traditional media; as such, an individual is bound …
THERE are several ways to verify images online. The FactCheckHub had earlier explained how TinEye and Google Reverse image tools can help to achieve this. Using Yandex is another method. It can be a useful tool in tracing images online. …
There are several reasons why you may want to keep a post or content you saw online for future reference. One of such reasons is if you are fact-checking claims made by people. It has been argued that sharing a …
Phishing scams are becoming a constant feature in misinformation that is shared online especially on messaging platforms. Phishing, a social engineering technique used in deception, is fraudulently trying to obtain people’s sensitive information or data by impersonation. People are directed …
Misinformation can come in the form of texts, audio, or visuals. These visuals could be an old video circulated as new or even doctored. As such content verification skill is required for a fact-checker. One of the ways to verify …
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging platforms, with over 2 billion monthly active users. Although, WhatsApp is helpful in staying connected with friends and family, but it is also being used to spread fake news and rumors. The …
Have you ever wondered how fact-checks are done? Do you think it is something you could do? The simple answer is Yes! You can. Fact-Checking requires special skills. It involves a process. That is, it is systematic and you have …
Sorting out fact from fiction in today’s ‘global village’ has become very important amidst the ‘infodemic’ we’re experiencing. Below are steps you can follow to detect fake news whenever you see one: Is the publisher credible? Check the website’s ‘about …