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International Fact-checking Day: Media experts project alternatives to preserve information integrity amidst funding cut 

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International Fact-checking Day: Media experts project alternatives to preserve information integrity amidst funding cut 

Cole Praise April 6, 2025 0

Media experts have urged the fact-checking community to seek alternative funding avenues amid shifts in funding opportunities...

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Round-Up: Edo lynching, Wike collapse, Putin assassination, other top claims verified this week

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Round-Up: Edo lynching, Wike collapse, Putin assassination, other top claims verified this week

Miracle Akubuo April 6, 2025 0

In the first week of April, we came across several claims online and questions posed to the...

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Was there an assassination attempt on President Putin?

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Was there an assassination attempt on President Putin?

Ukashatu Wakili April 4, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook user claimed that Ukraine had attempted to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. ...

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Has Umar Damagum resigned as PDP Acting Chairperson?

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Has Umar Damagum resigned as PDP Acting Chairperson?

Rejoice Taddy April 4, 2025 0

Claim:  A Facebook user shared a post alleging that PDP’s Acting National Chairperson, Umar Damagum, has resigned,...

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Edo lynching: No evidence of reprisal attack on Igbos travelling to the East

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Edo lynching: No evidence of reprisal attack on Igbos travelling to the East

Miracle Akubuo April 3, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook user claims Fulani men attacked an 18-seater bus conveying Igbos returning to the East. ...

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False! Liberia Council of Churches President not suspended

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False! Liberia Council of Churches President not suspended

Jackson C. Clay Jr. April 3, 2025 0

Claim: A local online news site, the Liberian TV Network, claimed, “LCC suspends its president, Rev. Dr....

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Video of protesting youth shared by Instablog from Ondo, not Edo

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Video of protesting youth shared by Instablog from Ondo, not Edo

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo April 3, 2025 0

Claim: Popular blog Instablog9ja reposted a video on X, claiming it shows youth in Edo protesting against...

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Liberia: Did the House of Representatives reject the ECOWAS Mediation Team?

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Liberia: Did the House of Representatives reject the ECOWAS Mediation Team?

Varney Dukuly April 2, 2025 0

Claim: Breaking News: House of Representatives Rejects ECOWAS Mediation Delegates, says Shine Liberia. Verdict: False! The House...

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TikTok video showing Ronaldo scored decisive winner against Man City, digitally altered

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TikTok video showing Ronaldo scored decisive winner against Man City, digitally altered

Cole Praise March 30, 2025 0

Claim: A TikTok post claims Cristiano Ronaldo scored the decisive winner for Real Madrid against Man City...

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Facebook claim Wike collapses due to alcohol intake, false

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Facebook claim Wike collapses due to alcohol intake, false

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Claim: A Facebook user claims Wike collapsed at a meeting in Abuja due to a partial stroke. ...

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