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Claim that there is no solar infrastructure in some Nigerian teaching hospitals is FALSE

A claim has been circulating on social media, particularly on X, alleging that some major teaching hospitals in Nigeria lack solar infrastructure. The hospitals mentioned...

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...

Global fact-checkers grapple with harassment, cyberattacks and financial instability – Report

A new report by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has revealed that fact-checking organisations across the world are operating under increasing pressure, persistent harassment,...

Navigating information space: experts debate the role of community notes in fact-checking

AS misinformation and disinformation continue to shape public discourse, experts on Friday gathered to discuss the role of community notes in combating false information. Hosted...

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,...

How to verify social media profiles, pages

FAKE social media pages pose a serious threat to all users as some impersonate individuals, businesses, and organizations to spread scams, misinformation, and identity...

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...

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...

Meta to test ‘Community Notes’ using algorithms from X

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

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

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No, video does NOT show Nigerian Liverpool fans mourning Diogo Jota

A video showing a group of Liverpool supporters marching...

Video claiming vigilante – herder clash in Benue is MISLEADING

A video claiming to depict an ongoing clash between...

Old video of Atiku shared as comment on ADC presidential ticket

A video claiming to show former Nigerian Vice President...

Viral video does not show Buhari’s burial

An X account, @UDBiafra1st, posted a video showing Northern...

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No, video does NOT show Nigerian Liverpool fans mourning Diogo Jota

A video showing a group of Liverpool supporters marching...

Video claiming vigilante – herder clash in Benue is MISLEADING

A video claiming to depict an ongoing clash between...

Old video of Atiku shared as comment on ADC presidential ticket

A video claiming to show former Nigerian Vice President...

Viral video does not show Buhari’s burial

An X account, @UDBiafra1st, posted a video showing Northern...