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Old photo of Russian submarine falsely shared as recent sighting near London

Nurudeen Akewushola -
AN image showing a Russian submarine alongside a photo of President Vladimir Putin has circulated online with a claim that it was recently spotted...
News

Disinformation, misinformation top list of challenges facing journalists in 2025

Nurudeen Akewushola -
MORE than a third of journalists identified disinformation and misinformation as the most serious issues affecting journalism today, according to Muck Rack’s newly released...
Government Policy

Did Alex Otti ban EFCC officials from operating in Abia?

Fatimah Quadri -
A claim that Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has banned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from operating in the state has surfaced...
Security

Video does not show Islamists’ attack on Christian community on Eid day in Nigeria

Nurudeen Akewushola -
A video showing some people scampering for safety has surfaced online with a claim that it shows an Islamic group's invasion of a Nigerian...
Insights

How Facebook Ads fuel phishing scams in Nigeria

Abdullahi Muritala -
In recent years, Facebook, owned by Meta Platforms Inc, has evolved into a powerful advertising platform, allowing businesses and individuals to reach millions of...
Security

Photo does not show Boko Haram attack on Buratai town

Nurudeen Akewushola -
A Facebook page, IgbereTV News, has posted a photo showing houses engulfed by fire with a claim that it shows a recent Boko Haram...
General

Old report of deceased police deputy commissioner resurfaces online

Nurudeen Akewushola -
A Facebook account, Peter Obi for President PFP, has claimed that a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Guri, died inside his office in Abuja...
General

False claim about man arrested for selling vultures in Abuja goes viral

Fatimah Quadri -
A claim that a man selling vultures allegedly as chickens for consumption in Abuja has been arrested. The claim, which surfaced online on June 2,...
Government Policy

Two years in office: Fact-checking Tinubu’s mid-term performance claims

Abdullahi Muritala, Nurudeen Akewushola and Fatimah Quadri -
THE Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marked his second year in office on May 29, 2025 and delivered an anniversary speech. In the speech,...
News

CableCheck, 22 others get IFCN 2025 BUILD grant

Fatimah Quadri -
CableCheck and 22 other fact-checking organisations spread across 20 countries have been awarded the BUILD 2025 round of the Global Fact-Check Fund managed by...

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