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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

Elections FactCheckHub -
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

Elections FactCheckHub -
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

News Opeyemi Kehinde -
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

Insights Fatimah Quadri -
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...

Old video of arrested fake drugs manufacturer resurfaces online

Health Nurudeen Akewushola -
A video showing a news broadcast about the raid of a fake drug factory has surfaced online with a claim that it shows a...

Africa Center trains fact-checkers, journalists on countering disinformation campaigns

News Nurudeen Akewushola -
Critical stakeholders in Nigeria's information systems have been charged to come together to curb the surge of disinformation in the country. Dr. Mark Duerksen, the...

How waving of Russian flags at ‘hunger’ protest signals growing influence operations in Nigeria

Insights Nurudeen Akewushola -
The August 'End Bad Governance' protest in Nigeria took a new turn on its third day when some Nigerian demonstrators, particularly in the northern...
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