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Watch out for these disinformation trends in 2025!

Insights Nurudeen Akewushola -
Disinformation has long plagued Nigeria's information landscape, influencing public perception, deepening social divides, and undermining trust in both public and private institutions. Its effects have...

15 Nigerian public figures targeted with misinformation in 2024

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Imagine waking up one morning to find your face splashed across social media with a "Rest in Peace" watermark or being falsely accused of...

Top 10 notable Nigerians caught spreading misinformation in 2024

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THE year 2024 is marked by a flurry of claims from Nigerian public figures, spanning diverse topics such as politics, economics, and sports. With...

Top misinformation that dominated the media in 2024

Insights Fatimah Quadri -
IN recent months, Nigeria's social media space has experienced a significant increase in disinformation and misinformation trends, sometimes leading to widespread public confusion and...

Claim that Kogi is the poorest Nigerian state is FALSE!

Economy Fatimah Quadri -
A claim that Kogi is the poorest state in Nigeria has surfaced on X. The claim was posted by a user on the app...

LIVE-CHECK: Ondo 2024 governorship election kicks off

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By Nigerian Fact-checkers' Coalition. The Ondo State 2024 Governorship Election kicks off Saturday morning as voters cast their ballots to elect the next governor for...

Pre-election checks ahead of Saturday’s Ondo 2024 guber poll

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By Nigerian Fact-checkers' Coalition. VOTERS in Ondo State go to the poll tomorrow to elect their governor amidst surge in information ecosystem about the state's...

Nigerian Fact-checkers’ Coalition vows to tackle misinformation during Ondo 2024 election

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The Nigerian Fact-checkers' Coalition (NFC) has opened its Election Situation Rooms to monitor and tackle misinformation and disinformation in Saturday's Ondo State Governorship Election. A...

Navigating misinformation in the 2024 US election: What voters need to know

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THE 2024 US presidential election billed for Tuesday, November 5 will determine the country’s leadership and set the course of policy and governance for...

Old photo of Igbo monarch arrested over kidnapping in Imo State resurfaces online

Security Nurudeen Akewushola -
AN image purportedly showing a monarch from Nigeria's Southeastern region who was arrested by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over kidnapping has resurfaced online. An...
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