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What is the position of law on doxing ‘loan defaulters?’
DIGITAL money lending firms, popularly known as ‘loan apps’ have continued posting alleged ‘loan defaulters’ photos online. But the big question is, what does...
Government Policy
Trump has NOT signed any executive order altering divorce laws in U.S.
A claim that the U.S. president, Donald Trump, has signed an executive order altering divorce laws in the United States has gone viral online.
The...
General
No! Video does not show human head during Obatala festival
An X user, @247IGBO, has posted a video showing a procession alongside a claim that a human head was being used by a popular...
Security
Old image of kidnappers’ den busted in 2021 resurfaces online
AN X user, @BolanleCole, has posted an image showing a shady room alongside a claim that it shows a kidnappers' den meant for money...
News
FactSpace West Africa, 19 others get 2024 ENGAGE grant from IFCN
The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at the Poynter Institute, has awarded $2 million for the 2024 ENGAGE grant to 20 fact-checking organisations to reduce...
Security
Doctored image of Tinubu barracks circulates online
An X user, @mario9jaa, has posted an image of the newly commissioned barracks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with Peter Obi’s name at...
News
Davos 2025: Advertisers urged to combat disinformation on social media platforms
ADVERTISERS have been urged to use their financial influence to combat the growing threat of disinformation on social media platforms.
This call was made by...
News
Malaysia launches AI chatbot to combat fake news
THE Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has launched a chatbot that allows citizens to verify text messages before sharing them in a bid to...
Economy
False claim circulates that ferry service debuts from Onitsha to Lagos
A claim that a ferry service now commutes passengers from Onitsha to Lagos for a fare of ₦7,000 has gone viral online.
The claim was...
Government Policy
Claim that Northern governors reject English as language of instruction in schools is FALSE
A verified Facebook user, Chukwudi Ufondu, has posted a claim that Nigeria's Northern governors have rejected English language as the medium of instruction in...
