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General
Video does NOT show ISWAP in Kogi State
A claim that a video shows the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) has expanded its operations into Kogi State, which shares a...
Security
Old report on female kidnapper’s arrest resurfaces online
A claim that a lady has been arrested for picking up a ransom meant for kidnappers has surfaced online.
The claim was posted by an...
General
Regina Daniels did not post ‘domestic violence na for poor man’ – viral screenshot is doctored
A viral post claiming that Nollywood actress Regina Daniels shared a cryptic message on Instagram on domestic violence has surfaced online.
The claim was posted...
General
Video does not show #freeNnamdiKanu protest in Abuja
A claim that a video shows the protest scene from the #freeNnamdiKanu protest that took place in Abuja is circulating the internet.
The claim was...
Elections
Six common misconceptions about BVAS, IReV voters should know ahead of Anambra election
By Nigerian Fact-checker’s Coalition
ELECTIONS in Nigeria have often been accompanied by allegations of irregularities, including issues such as ballot snatching and result sheet manipulation,...
Government Policy
Abia state did not launch Nigeria’s first electric bus system!
A claim that Abia State is the first state in Nigeria to launch an electric bus transport system has surfaced on the internet.
The claim...
Insights
Can AI save truth? exploring ethical pathways for fact-checking in the age of deepfakes
AI has become the bedrock of much of the misinformation being debunked by fact-checkers today.
From artificially generated images to deepfake audio and videos,...
Security
Video does not show Boko Haram taking over military barracks
A video claiming to show Boko Haram taking over several Nigerian military barracks and celebrating their victory has surfaced online.
The claim was shared on...
Elections
Anambra election : Why INEC may postpone voting in some areas — what it means
By Nigerian Fact-checker’s Coalition
As Nigerians anticipate the Anambra off-cycle governorship election scheduled for November 8, there are growing speculations that the Independent National Electoral...
Politics
No, Amupitan was not part of Tinubu’s 2023 election legal team
FOLLOWING President Bola Tinubu's nomination of Joash Amupitan as the new chairman of the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC), several social media users alleged...
