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Doxxing explained: what it is and how to stay safe

EARLIER this year, a video surfaced online displaying photos of 87 alleged loan defaulters in Nigeria, accompanied by the caption, “Please settle your loan.” Also...

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...

#EndBadGovernance: Viral video of protesters stoning policemen is from Kenya, not Nigeria

A video has been spreading across multiple social media platforms with a claim that it shows protesters of #EndBadGovernancelnNigeria chasing 'soldiers' away with stones...

Microsoft, OpenAI announce $2 million fund to fight AI misinformation

MICROSOFT and OpenAI have announced a $2 million Societal Resilience Fund to tackle AI misinformation and educate people around the world on the technology. This...

Sydney universities launch database to tackle information disorder

Researchers from three Sydney universities in Australia have developed an online database to track policies and regulations from 50 countries dealing with misinformation, AI...

Group organises public forum on countering election misinformation in Ghana

THE Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has organised a public forum on countering misinformation, disinformation and propaganda narratives ahead of the 2024 general...

How information disorder heightens tension, confuses public during crisis

MINUTES after Maryam Awwal heard a resounding explosion while seated at her residence located in Ikolaba Estate along New Bodija area in Ibadan, Oyo...

Germany uncovers pro-Russia disinformation campaign on X – Report

DIGITAL forensic experts in Germany have uncovered a vast, pro-Russia disinformation campaign against the government using thousands of fake accounts on X. The revelations come...

Canada launches online resource to combat electoral misinformation, disinformation

ELECTIONS Canada has launched 'ElectoFacts', a new resource aimed at helping voters spot misinformation and disinformation about the electoral process in Canada. Elections Canada is...

Beware of online platforms claiming to be doing fact-checks, fact-checkers warn

Nigerians have been warned to be wary of several online platforms claiming to be credible fact-checking platforms in the country. Members of the Nigerian Fact-checkers'...

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Former president Yar’adua did NOT die abroad

A claim that former president of Nigeria, Umaru Musa...

A look at false claims that defined Buhari’s presidency

FORMER President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu...

Remembering Buhari’s repeated death rumours and ‘Jibril of Sudan’ conspiracy

THE former President Muhammadu Buhari died on Sunday after...

AI-generated video falsely presented as Rihanna tribute to Diogo Jota

A claim that Barbadian singer Robyn Rihanna Fenty, popularly known...

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Former president Yar’adua did NOT die abroad

A claim that former president of Nigeria, Umaru Musa...

A look at false claims that defined Buhari’s presidency

FORMER President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu...

Remembering Buhari’s repeated death rumours and ‘Jibril of Sudan’ conspiracy

THE former President Muhammadu Buhari died on Sunday after...

AI-generated video falsely presented as Rihanna tribute to Diogo Jota

A claim that Barbadian singer Robyn Rihanna Fenty, popularly known...