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GlobalFact12: IFCN urges action as AI, funding gaps threaten fact-checking

THE director of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), Angie Drobnic Holan, has called on fact-checkers globally to remain united, innovative, and resilient amidst growing...

GlobalFact12: Brazilian leaders reject ‘censorship’ tag, urge action against online misinformation

TOP Brazilian judicial and legal officials have insisted that regulating misinformation on digital platforms should not be seen as an attack on freedom of...

Has court sentenced Hamdiyya Sidi, who criticised Sokoto governor?

A claim that a Sokoto magistrate court has sentenced 18-year-old activist, Hamdiyya Sidi, to 12 strokes of the cane or a two-year prison term,...

Legal battle shuts down X in Brazil: Key points behind the controversy

By Gabriela Soares and Maiquel Rosauro, Rio de Janeiro. On Friday, August 30th, Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the nationwide suspension of...

YouTube CEO reinforces commitment to curbing misinformation

THE Chief Executive Officer of YouTube, Susan Wojcicki, has restated the commitment of the video-streaming site to curbing misinformation and promoting free speech on...

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FACT-CHECK: Did Atiku lose $2.5m after Tinubu’s US court victory?

A Facebook post claiming that former vice president Atiku...

Imo attempted murder: Victim misidentified as girlfriend’s sister

A REPORT circulating across various news platforms and social...

False! Seun Okinbaloye did not accuse Tinubu, INEC of rigging 2027

A VIRAL post circulating on social media claims that...

EXPLAINER: PFIPC controversy and how government agencies are established in Nigeria

ON Thursday, 29 October 2026, the Independent Corrupt Practices...

No, R. Kelly is not dead – tweet from parody X account

A VIRAL post circulating on X claims that American...

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FACT-CHECK: Did Atiku lose $2.5m after Tinubu’s US court victory?

A Facebook post claiming that former vice president Atiku...

Imo attempted murder: Victim misidentified as girlfriend’s sister

A REPORT circulating across various news platforms and social...

False! Seun Okinbaloye did not accuse Tinubu, INEC of rigging 2027

A VIRAL post circulating on social media claims that...

EXPLAINER: PFIPC controversy and how government agencies are established in Nigeria

ON Thursday, 29 October 2026, the Independent Corrupt Practices...

No, R. Kelly is not dead – tweet from parody X account

A VIRAL post circulating on X claims that American...