Five times major news outlets published false information in 2023

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Five times major news outlets published false information in 2023

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo December 31, 2023 0

While fact-checkers and other parties are interested in sanitising the information space and leading campaigns against misinformation,...

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Six cure claims that went viral on social media in 2023 

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Six cure claims that went viral on social media in 2023 

Lademi Aborisade December 31, 2023 0

The burden of bad health continues to grow globally, exerting tremendous physical, emotional and financial strain on...

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Wani nau’in abincin Turkiyya ne ake kwatantawa a matsayin al’aurar maza

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Wani nau’in abincin Turkiyya ne ake kwatantawa a matsayin al’aurar maza

Sunday Awosoro December 30, 2023 0

Da’awa: al’aurar maza “wadanda aka sace” a Abuja da Lokoja an saida su a matsayin nama kan...

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Seven times public figures goofed in 2023

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Seven times public figures goofed in 2023

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Full Text The Nigerian political landscape in 2023 has been marked by controversies, particularly due to the...

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Is Mimiko the only Ondo governor to live through tenure, as claimed?

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Is Mimiko the only Ondo governor to live through tenure, as claimed?

Phillip Anjorin December 29, 2023 0

Claim: A Facebook user claimed that Olusegun Mimiko is the only Ondo state governor who did not...

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Beware! Fake Facebook page claims UBA giving float loans to customers

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Beware! Fake Facebook page claims UBA giving float loans to customers

Lademi Aborisade December 29, 2023 0

Claim: A Facebook page shares that UBA is offering business loans.  Verdict: Misleading! There is no link...

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Is completion of NYSC requirement for political appointments?

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Is completion of NYSC requirement for political appointments?

Lois Ugbede December 29, 2023 0

Full Text The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is a scheme established over forty years ago by...

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Viral images of unearthed vehicles falsely linked to Nigerian politicians

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Viral images of unearthed vehicles falsely linked to Nigerian politicians

Sunday Awosoro December 29, 2023 0

Claim: Corrupt Nigerian politicians bury luxurious jeeps to siphon money. Verdict: The images in question had been...

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Does HPV vaccine cause infertility, death as social media users claim?

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Does HPV vaccine cause infertility, death as social media users claim?

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo December 29, 2023 0

Claim: Some social media users claimed the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, usually recommended for girls aged 9...

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12 common AI tools used to misinform & disinform in 2023

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12 common AI tools used to misinform & disinform in 2023

Cole Praise December 29, 2023 0

In 2023, fake news and deep fakes were both rampant due to the noticeable influx of artificial...

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