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Six ways to identify ‘fake’ images on internet
Fake news peddlers often take photographs out of context.
They digitally alter the photographs to promote an agenda or push an interest, thus manipulating...
Insights
How misinformation almost marred 2022 Ekiti governorship election
EKITI State governorship election was held on June 18 after several weeks of preparations with sixteen contestants.
It was another opportunity for Ekiti residents...
News
Fake news, social media pose threat to 2023 election ― DSS
THE Department of State Services (DSS) has described fake news and social media as the biggest threat to the 2023 general elections.
The DSS spokesperson...
Economy
How true is claim attributed to Charles Soludo on Peter Obi’s investment in Anambra?
A claim circulating on social media attributed to the Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, says the investment made by Peter Obi, ex-governor of the...
News
Two ICIR fact-checks shortlisted for Global Fact 9 award in Norway
TWO fact-checks published by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), have been shortlisted for the Global Fact 9 award in Norway.
The reports were...
Elections
False claim circulates that former Kano Emir, Sanusi endorsed Peter Obi in viral article
A VIRAL article attributed to the former Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, analysing the uniqueness of at least three presidential candidates contesting Nigeria's...
Elections
Photo of Peter Obi giving out money to traders is NOT related to Ekiti guber poll
A Twitter user with the handle, @iamneji tweeted a photo showing Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election,...
Elections
Fayemi’s aide makes false claim over vote-buying in Ekiti governorship poll
The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Kayode Fayemi on Public-Private Partnerships, Bunmi Bello, has said the gubernatorial election held in Ekiti state recorded no...
Elections
Ekiti Decides 2022: How true is the claim that ADP candidate stepped down for Segun Oni?
VIRAL social media posts have circulated that the governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Erelu Kemi Elebute-Halle, has stepped down for a...
Elections
LIVE FACT-CHECK: Ekiti Governorship Election 2022
Here are quick fact-checks on the 2022 Ekiti State Governorship Election filed by our reporters:
MISLEADING: Image of Peter Obi sharing money NOT related to...
