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How emotion drives misinformation online

Insights Fatimah Quadri -
ACROSS the digital spaces, from WhatsApp closed groups to Facebook pages, false content often spreads not because it looks believable, but because it feels...

Trump did NOT revoke 80,000 Nigerian visas

Uncategorized Fatimah Quadri -
A claim that Donald Trump has revoked 80,000 visas, all belonging to Nigerians, has surfaced online. The claim was made in an X post by...

No hidden airport for cocaine smuggling in Argungu, Kebbi State

General Fatimah Quadri -
A claim that a hidden airport was built in the middle of the Argungu forest in Kebbi State has been circulating online. The claim originated...

Image does not show cybertruck on farm in Kenya!

General Fatimah Quadri -
An X account, RN Media Services, has posted an image showing a Cybertruck and motorbikes on the field with a claim that a Tesla CyberTruck...

Video does NOT show ISWAP in Kogi State

General Fatimah Quadri -
A claim that a video shows the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) has expanded its operations into Kogi State, which shares a...

Old report on female kidnapper’s arrest resurfaces online

Security Fatimah Quadri -
A claim that a lady has been arrested for picking up a ransom meant for kidnappers has surfaced online. The claim was posted by an...

Regina Daniels did not post ‘domestic violence na for poor man’ –  viral screenshot is doctored

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A viral post claiming that Nollywood actress Regina Daniels shared a cryptic message on Instagram on domestic violence has surfaced online. The claim  was posted...

Can AI save truth? exploring ethical pathways for fact-checking in the age of deepfakes

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AI has become the bedrock of much of the misinformation being debunked by fact-checkers today. From artificially generated images to deepfake audio and videos,...

Video does not show Boko Haram taking over military barracks

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A video claiming to show Boko Haram taking over several Nigerian military barracks and celebrating their victory has surfaced online. The claim was shared on...

Why you should not trust every screenshot

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SCREENSHOTS have become a staple of online communication, circulating from viral tweets to breaking news headlines, and are often treated as instant proof. But screenshots...
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