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Homepage
Study shows impact of DUBAWA fellowship in promoting fact-checking despite harsh newsroom realities
Fake news
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Call for Applications
CALL FOR APPLICATION: Information disorder, FIMI and the importance of preserving information integrity for bloggers and social media influencers in Monrovia
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Fact Check
ELECTION DAY FACT-CHECKS: Edo 2024 Governorship Election
An X user, @justsociety4all posted an APC membership card allegedly belonging to the INEC’s supervising national commissioner for Edo, Rhoda Gumus. The post claims she's a member of the party.
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News
#EdoDecides: Nigerian Fact-Checkers’ Coalition opens situation room ahead of Edo governorship election
Ahead of the Edo State governorship election scheduled for Sep. 21, 2024, the Nigerian Fact-Checkers’ Coalition (NFC) has activated its situation rooms to tackle misinformation and disinformation.
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Facebook Checks
Misleading! Soludo reprimanded LGA Chairman in viral video, not Anambra Commissioner
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Fact Check
Is egg consumption associated with increased heart disease, as posited by X user?
Several studies have been conducted on egg consumption and the risk of coronary artery disease, ischemic disease, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. However, the findings from these studies were mixed. Some studies reported increased risk, while others reported no association.
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Fact Check
Contrary to X user claim, experts say okra can be harmful to male reproductive system
Okra is enjoyed as a vegetable soup in various dishes. Due to its mucilaginous properties, it is also used to thicken soups, stews, and sauces. The Yorubas call it “Ila,” the Igbos call it Igbo, Olewele, while the Hausas call it Kubewa.
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Economy
Twitter user falsely claims dollar sold at N1000 in Abuja
As of Feb. 21, 2024, the dollar soared as high as N1,820. This increased the inflation rate in the country and caused untold hardship for the citizens who suffered the brunt of a plummeting economy.
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Economy
NO! Dangote Refinery did not advertise recruitment
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