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Claim that there is no solar infrastructure in some Nigerian teaching hospitals is FALSE

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A claim has been circulating on social media, particularly on X, alleging that some major teaching hospitals in Nigeria lack solar infrastructure. The hospitals mentioned...

Claim that Jonathan endorsed Tinubu for 2027 election is FALSE!

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A claim that a former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for 2027 presidential election has surfaced the internet and...

Global fact-checkers grapple with harassment, cyberattacks and financial instability – Report

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A new report by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has revealed that fact-checking organisations across the world are operating under increasing pressure, persistent harassment,...

Navigating information space: experts debate the role of community notes in fact-checking

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AS misinformation and disinformation continue to shape public discourse, experts on Friday gathered to discuss the role of community notes in combating false information. Hosted...

Will the future of fact-checking flourish or founder? 2025 marks a new turning point

Insights FactCheckHub -
Now is the time for action to protect the work that holds the line on reality, WRITES Angie Drobnic Holan. Every year on April 2,...

How to verify social media profiles, pages

Tutorials Fatimah Quadri -
FAKE social media pages pose a serious threat to all users as some impersonate individuals, businesses, and organizations to spread scams, misinformation, and identity...

OPINION: The case for facts

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Verifiable evidence remains journalism’s foundation, despite mounting attacks on the press, WRITES Angie Drobnic Holan. Picture a world where evidence doesn’t matter, where the loudest...

Photo of ‘Wizkid school’ circulating on Facebook is AI-generated

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A Facebook user, Zara Onyinye, has posted an image of a building alongside a claim that the Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Ayodeji Balogun a.k.a. Wizkid,...

How disinformation actors propagate divisive narratives on X

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THIS report examines the antics of disinformation actors on X deliberately using disinformation and information manipulation to inflame the ember of tribal hostilities and...

Meta’s policy shifts raise questions on online safety, misinformation – Report

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A new report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) has warned that the impact of Meta's policy changes could be significant, with as...
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