Daily Archives: Jul 28, 2026
Fact Guage:
News
Cholera misinformation killed 23 in Mozambique – Police
THE Mozambican Police have confirmed the death of at least 23 people due to a wave of misinformation about cholera disease in the country.
According...
Government Policy
False claim circulates that minimum wage application portal is now open
A claim that the Nigerian government has opened an application portal for the payment of minimum wage has been circulating on WhatsApp.
During Nigeria's 63rd...
News
YouTube profits from Ads on channels promoting climate misinformation – Report
YOUTUBE makes $13 million a year from advertising on channels propagating false claims about climate change, says the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH)...
News
OpenAI sets to introduce tools to counter election disinformation globally
ChatGPT creator, OpenAI, has announced plans to launch tools to fight disinformation and ban the use of its technology for political campaigns ahead of...
News
AI makes disinformation look reliable, requires global governance – Swiss President
THE president of Switzerland, Viola Amherd, has expressed fears about the growing dangers of disinformation following the growth of artificial intelligence (AI).
She disclosed this...
News
Kwara govt takes measures to address fake news, rumour peddling
THE Kwara State government has revealed plans to introduce additional measures aimed at combating the spread of fake news and baseless rumours among its...
News
Canada launches online resource to combat electoral misinformation, disinformation
ELECTIONS Canada has launched 'ElectoFacts', a new resource aimed at helping voters spot misinformation and disinformation about the electoral process in Canada.
Elections Canada is...
Politics
Photo does not show vehicles seized from Bello Matawalle
A photo showing some vehicles buried underground has surfaced online with a claim that they were seized from Bello Matawalle, a former Governor of...
General
Beware of malicious Facebook accounts impersonating UNILAG vice-chancellor
At least five Facebook accounts claim to belong to the vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos, Folasade Ogunsola, who is also a professor of...
Government Policy
False claim circulates that Oyo State government is recruiting medical personnel, charges N2,500 for application form
A claim circulating widely in WhatsApp groups says the Oyo State government is currently recruiting medical personnel and has asked each prospective applicant to...
