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Fact-checking claims from Tinubu’s presidential media chat

Government Policy Fatimah Quadri, Nurudeen Akewushola and Abdullahi Muritala - December 25, 2024 1

IN what is reportedly the first presidential media chat since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office, he interacted with media personnel on Monday, December...

Deepfake images of Pastor Adeboye in Mecca circulate on X

General Nurudeen Akewushola - December 22, 2024 1

AN X user, @Sarkideyforyou, has posted images showing the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye in...

15 Nigerian public figures targeted with misinformation in 2024

Insights Nurudeen Akewushola - December 20, 2024 0

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

Despite UNICEF’s endorsement as Nigeria’s only open defecation-free state, Jigawa struggles with human faeces

Insights FactCheckHub - December 19, 2024 0

By Sunday Awosoro. NOTE: This story contains distressing images. Viewer discretion is advised. Wakili Abdu, 63, returned from his farm at sunset in Sabon-Gida, looking uneasy....

Video does not show French military deployment in Nigeria

General Nurudeen Akewushola - December 16, 2024 0

A Nigerian social critic, Mahdi Garba, has posted a video showing a military General addressing the press with a claim that it depicted the...

Top 10 notable Nigerians caught spreading misinformation in 2024

Insights Nurudeen Akewushola - December 7, 2024 0

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

Media experts call for unified action in tackling gendered disinformation

News Fatimah Quadri - December 7, 2024 0

STAKEHOLDERS in the media sector on Friday underscored the urgent need for collaborative efforts from local, religious, and national leaders to combat gendered disinformation...

ICIR seeks applications for countering AI-enhanced misinformation in Nigeria project

News Blessing Otoibhi - December 6, 2024 0

THE International Centre for Investigative Reporting (The ICIR) welcomes applications from suitable and qualified journalists, social media influencers and civic actors for its “Countering AI-Enhanced...

No, EFCC did not raid Bello El-Rufai’s residence

General Nurudeen Akewushola - December 5, 2024 0

A claim that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) discovered $800 million, ₦700 billion in cash, and ₦1 trillion worth of drugs at...

Top misinformation that dominated the media in 2024

Insights Fatimah Quadri - December 4, 2024 0

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...