Daily Archives: Oct 23, 2026
Fact Guage:
News
Despite policies, AI-tools still generate misleading election-related images – Report
IMAGE creation tools powered by artificial intelligence from companies including OpenAI and Microsoft can be used to generate images that could promote election or...
General
Did a boy from Enugu state build hydro-metallic bomb?
A photo showing a young boy standing behind a podium has surfaced online with a claim that a boy from Enugu State built a...
Business
Did CEO of Erisco Foods Limited threaten to kill Chioma Okoli?
ON March 1, 2024, an X user, @FirstObidient posted a video showing Eric Umeofia, the CEO and President of Erisco Foods Limited with a...
Business
No! Dangote is NOT selling fuel to Nigerian markets in dollars
FOOTAGE of a broadcast programme by News Central TV has been circulated online with a claim that the Dangote Group said it will sell...
Tutorials
Four tips to identify, debunk false health claims shared on social media
The internet has become a breeding ground for health misinformation and thus poses a significant threat to public health.
False health-related claims make up a...
News
IFCN awards $2 million to 20 groups to fight misinformation globally
THE International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at the Poynter Institute has awarded $2 million to 20 groups to enhance their capacities to fight misinformation globally.
Announcing...
News
Google to partner news publishers, fact-checkers to tackle election misinformation in India
GOOGLE has announced plans to work with a consortium of news publishers and fact-checkers in India to tackle the menace of misinformation ahead of...
News
Chatbots pose threat to voters with AI-generated misinformation – Report
AS many countries hold national elections this year, a new study has revealed the risks posed by the rise of artificial intelligence chatbots in...
News
Meta launches safety campaign to tackle online misinformation
META has unveiled a safety campaign awareness tagged 'Know What’s Real' to shed light on in-built product features and safety measures present on its...
General
No! Sallah did NOT beat up a fan
By Dauda Musbau
AN image of a Liverpool striker, Mohamed Salah, with a young Liverpool fan has circulated on X alongside a claim that Salah...
