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Fact-checking Peter Obi’s claims on Arise TV’s prime time show

THE Labour Party presidential candidate in Nigeria's 2023 election, Peter Obi, appeared on Arise Television's Prime Time on April 1, 2025,  where he spoke...

Old video of Ramaphosa slamming Trump recirculates online

AN old video showing South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, criticizing U.S. president, Donald Trump, is being shared online with a claim that it depicts...

Is Air Peace the largest African airline in terms of passenger traffic?

AN X user, @AfricaFactsZone, has claimed that Air Peace is Africa's largest airline in terms of annual passenger traffic. In the ratings, he listed Air...

Meta takes action against misinformation ahead of South Africa elections

As part of its effort to foster a sane information ecosystem, Meta has taken steps to combat misinformation during South Africa's election. The tech company...

Controversy as internet service providers in South Africa to police disinformation or face fine, jail term

THE Film and Publication Board (FPB) of South Africa recently sparked controversy following the proposed new regulations governing misinformation and disinformation in the country. According...

Nigeria does NOT have the highest rape rate in the world

A claim that Nigeria has the highest rate of male to female rape in the world has gone viral on X. The claim was made...

Photos do not show Nwabali and his wife

THREE photos showing Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali and a woman have surfaced online with a claim that they show the footballer with his...

Image of peeling road not from Imo but South Africa

A Facebook user, Ike Uche, on Friday, December 10, shared a picture of a defective road and alluded it is from Imo state.   He stated...

These photos of road being destroyed are from South Africa and not related to #EndSARS protests in Nigeria

SEVERAL fake and misleading information have found its way to the cyberspace during and following the aftermath of the EndSARS protest that rocked Nigeria. One...

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Old photo of Russian submarine falsely shared as recent sighting near London

AN image showing a Russian submarine alongside a photo...

Disinformation, misinformation top list of challenges facing journalists in 2025

MORE than a third of journalists identified disinformation and...

Did Alex Otti ban EFCC officials from operating in Abia?

A claim that Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has...

How Facebook Ads fuel phishing scams in Nigeria

In recent years, Facebook, owned by Meta Platforms Inc,...

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Old photo of Russian submarine falsely shared as recent sighting near London

AN image showing a Russian submarine alongside a photo...

Disinformation, misinformation top list of challenges facing journalists in 2025

MORE than a third of journalists identified disinformation and...

Did Alex Otti ban EFCC officials from operating in Abia?

A claim that Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has...

How Facebook Ads fuel phishing scams in Nigeria

In recent years, Facebook, owned by Meta Platforms Inc,...