Lois Ugbede
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Fact Check
Misleading! Baltasar currently standing trial, not sentenced to 18 years
Claim: X user @Sir_Benjaminn claimed Baltasar has been sentenced to 18 years of imprisonment. Verdict: Misleading. Baltasar is currently standing…
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Explainers
The growing threat of audio deepfakes and why it’s difficult to fact-check
The integrity of democratic elections rests on informed electorate decision-making based on verifiable facts. However, the dynamic field of Artificial…
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News
DUBAWA wins Michael Elliot Award second consecutive year
Silas Jonathan, the digital investigations manager for the Digital Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Disorder Analysis Centre (DAIDAC), has won…
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Fact Check
Is fluoride a cause of cancer, as claimed by Pastor Chris?
Claim: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome claimed that fluoride is a major cause of cancer. Verdict: False. Although there are concerns about…
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Fact Check
How true is claim Jatropha Curcas produces biodiesel fuel banned in many countries?
Claim: The petroleum plant (Jatropha Curcas) can produce high-quality biodiesel fuel when processed, but it’s banned in most countries. Verdict:…
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Fact Check
Is changing surname after marriage legal or just cultural?
Ella John, a 26-year-old graduate and entrepreneur, is at a crossroads between marrying the love of her life and breaking…
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African Languages
Shin da gaske ne ruwan roba na dauke da kananan kwayoyin robar a cikinsa?
Da’awa: Wata mai amfani da shafin Instagram tayi da’awa (claims) cewa ruwan roba na kunshe da kananan kwayoyin roba da…
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African Languages
Shin rashin goge hakora da da daddare na iya kara hadarin kamuwa da cututtukan zuciya?
Da’awa:Wani ma amfani da shafin instagram ya ce akwai sabon binciken da ke nuna cewa rashin wanke hankora da daddare…
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Fact Check
Does bottled water contain microplastic?
Claim: An Instagram user claims that bottled water contains microplastics. Verdict: True. Several available research show that bottled water contains…
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Fact Check
Will not brushing your teeth at night increase cardiovascular disease risk?
Claim: An Instagram user claims a new study confirms that not brushing at night increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. …
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