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Amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, global fact-checkers unite to battle disinformation

WHEN Russia invaded Ukraine last week, several disinformations were in circulation which prompted the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) to swing into action. The IFCN is...

YouTube proposes new steps to tackle misinformation

IN a bid to curb the spread of misinformation on its platform, YouTube has proposed three new steps. This development is coming a few...

YouTube and combatting misinformation, disinformation

TO curb the spread of misinformation on the internet, YouTube has joined other platforms such as Google and Facebook to collaborate with fact-checkers using...

Information management central to tackling misinformation – Gbajabiamila

THE SPEAKER of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has stated that bad actors are banking on emerging technology and new media to manipulate...

Avoiding false and misleading information

The advancement in technology and access to the internet over time has aided in amplifying misinformation. The tools and means for disseminating information are...

ICIR/ICFJ to hold social media regulation webinar

THE International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ), in collaboration with The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), is organising a webinar on social media regulation...

Facebook has removed 18 million posts with COVID-19 misinformation – Zuckerberg

FACEBOOK  has removed 18 million posts containing misinformation about COVID-19, the  founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg said. Zuckerberg told "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King...

FactCheckHub masterclass on identifying, debunking misinformation

To commemorate its one year anniversary, The FactCheckHub held a verification masterclass. The masterclass titled, “How to identify and debunk misinformation,” took place on Zoom...

Twitter partners news platforms to tackle misinformation

IN a bid to tackle misinformation on its micro-blogging platform, Twitter has partnered with two international news platforms, the Associated Press (AP) and Reuters. Making...

FactCheckHub set to host masterclass to commemorate 1st anniversary

IN commemoration of its one year anniversary, The FactCheckHub is set to host a verification masterclass. The matersclass titled, "How to identify and debunk misinformation,”...

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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...

INEC probes suspected AI photos in preliminary voter register

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

Peter Obi falsely quoted on Lagos fake drinks bust

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

Beware! Facebook list of fake products not issued by NAFDAC

A post circulating on social media, claims that the...