Daily Archives: Jul 27, 2026
Fact Guage:
General
Did Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu remarry her late husband’s younger brother?
A claim that Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the wife of the late Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has married his younger brother has been trending...
General
False claim circulates about solar eclipse taking place in Kano, Nigeria
A post showing a picture of a dark sky and alleging that the solar eclipse, which happened on April 8, also took place in...
News
China using social media, AI to spread misinformation and influence elections – Report
A report by Microsoft has revealed how Chinese-affiliated actors are using social media and AI-generated content in an attempt to influence geopolitics.
In a post...
News
Brazil court investigates Elon Musk over disinformation on X
In the midst of an intensifying legal dispute over free speech and disinformation between the social media giant and the Brazilian judiciary, Elon Musk...
News
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...
General
Misleading! video of ladies scantily dressed is NOT China
AN X user, @DonaldMakhasane, posted a video on the app claiming the scene footage was shot in China.
In the three-minute footage, ladies were seen...
Insights
How to safeguard your organisation from being a disinformation campaign target
THERE has been a growing trend of disinformation in Nigeria, while the aim has always been to influence opinions and set agenda, a growing...
General
Photo does not show Nigerian secondary school student who impregnated two girls
A photo showing a young man kneeling amid two people has surfaced online with a claim that it shows a secondary school student in...
News
How YouTube approved ads promoting disinformation on India’s election – Report
A new investigation by Access Now and Global Witness has found that YouTube, a Google-owned video-sharing platform appears unprepared to screen ads especially ones...
Science
False claim circulates on tenure elongation for FCT chairmen, councillors
A claim that the tenures of FCT Area Council Chairmen and Councillors will be extended is circulating on WhatsApp.
The claim was contained in a broadcast...
