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EDITORIAL VALUES
Independence: We are free of partisan and sectional interests
Impartiality: We shall always be fair-minded and even-handed to all sides
Integrity: We shall always be upright in our practice of journalism
Defence of the Public Interest: We believe nobody is bigger than Nigeria
Respect for Diversity: We shall always respect ethnic, religious and political diversity
THE TEAM
Abiose Adelaja Adams/Programme Manager
Abiose Adelaja Adams is primarily committed to development journalism for social justice and equity. This drives her to telling the untold stories of the disadvantaged, the unreached and the voiceless. Though she has a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Ibadan, she has since trained as a career journalist by the Thompson Reuters Foundation, London, and the International Institute of Journalism, Germany. She was a ‘Global Health Fellowship’ finalist of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism, at Harvard in 2006. She also holds a diploma in Science Journalism. She is a novelist and author of ‘A Girl’s Calender’ which available on Amazon. She is also the pioneer of the fiction segment of TheCable Lifestyle with her novel, ‘After These Eerie Days’.
Olafusi Ebunoluwa/Fack Check Editor
Ebunoluwa Olafusi is the acting head of CableCheck – a fact-checking website built to counter fake news with facts and analysis on any subject. She covers a range of topics from politics to crime, health, gender issues, labour, and social development. She has been certified by Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), Free Press Unlimited (FPU), Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ), Code for Africa, and TheCable Newspaper Journalism Foundation (CNJF) for her expertise across a broad range of journalism endeavor. She is a fellow of the African Academy for Open Source Investigation(AAOSI).
Claire Mom
Claire Mom is a senior reporter with TheCable. With a keen eye for accuracy, Mom ensures readers get the truth behind headlines through rigorous research and fact checks. Her other areas of expertise include women and gender, climate change, and foreign affairs.
Janefrances Chibundu
Janefrances Chibundu is a journalist with TheCable. She has done several special stories across beats including, climate change, environment, and gender. Chibundu also works closely with the fact-check desk. She is passionate about giving voice to the voiceless through her reportage.
Ayodele Oluwafemi
Ayodele Oluwafemi is a senior reporter with TheCable, an independent online newspaper in Nigeria. Ayodele covers criminal justice, metro, and politics beats. He is passionate about tackling disinformation and misinformation in the media space. Ayodele holds a first degree in mass communication from the University of Benin, Edo state.
Jemilat Nasiru/Copy Editor
Jemilat Nasiru is a Senior Multimedia Reporter at TheCable Newspaper. She has seven years of experience reporting on gender, development, health, and politics. She has certifications in fact-checking, investigative journalism, data analysis and visualisation.
Yemi Micheal
Oluyemi Michael is a gifted, versatile writer and journalist. He is a Disability Affairs, Policy, Politics and Governance Reporter for TheCable Newspaper Journalism Foundation (CNJF). He has over a year of experience in reporting on People With Disabilities (PWDs). He does the voiceover for Yoruba Factcheck and also translates news reports into Yoruba Language on CableCheck. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in History and Diplomatic Studies from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, and graduated with Second Class Honors. He also holds a Master’s Degree in History and Strategic Studies from the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
Bunmi Aduloju
Bunmi Aduloju is a senior reporter and a fact checker with TheCable, Nigeria’s independent online newspaper. With a knack for topical issues in the extractive sector, Aduloju has over four years of experience extensively covering the industry, as well as the business and energy sectors. She was a recipient of the maiden CJID Natural Extractive Resources Programme Media Fellowship in 2021 and the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2021 Media Fellowship. Bunmi was also a recipient of the NLNG Gender Active Fellowship in February 2024.
Oluwamayowa Tijani
'Mayowa is a development journalist, a multi-award-winning public speaker, and one of Africa’s finest fact-checkers. He's a graduate of the University of Ibadan, Ibadan; the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos; and holds a master’s degree (with distinction) in Media Practice for Development and Social Change from the University of Sussex -- via the prestigious UK government Chevening scholarship. He attends and reports many international development-oriented events, including the World Bank/IMF Spring and Annual meetings in Washington DC and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers Summit in New York. His nation-defining reports from the Commonwealth Head of Government Forum (CHOGM 2018) in the United Kingdom inspired the #LazyNigerianYouth hashtag, and the consequent national revolt. In December 2018, 'Mayowa ran the first-ever live fact check of any electoral debate in Nigeria’s 58-year history! And won the second prize at Africa’s Best Fact-Checking Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa in October 2019. 'Mayowa’s works, which have been translated to French, Spanish, Portugese and Arabic, have been quoted by The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, International Business Times, Bloomberg, New York Times and the BBC. He has worked on disinformation for global news agency, AFP, popular social media company, X (formerly Twitter), and the Centre for Democracy and Development. He currently serves as the editor-at-large at TheCable newspaper.
OUR FACT-CHECKING METHOLOGY
At CableCheck, we believe that credible journalism rests on rigorous research and thorough investigation. Our fact-checking team adheres to a systematic process designed to ensure accuracy, clarity, and transparency.
1. Claim Sourcing
All CableCheck team members, monitor the information landscape for potentially misleading claims or false news. Using digital tools, we track trending topics, misinformation, and rumours across social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. In addition to media monitoring, we regularly scan news articles, TV interviews and press releases for potential inaccuracies. Audience members also play a role by sending claims to our email and social media accounts. Our team proactively identifies potential areas of misinformation in current events, political campaigns, and social trends. Any staff member who spots a claim passes it to the CableCheck team, where the fact-checking process is then initiated.
2. Claim Assessment
When a claim is identified, it is reviewed against CableCheck’s criteria (see methodology page). If the claim meets these standards, the fact-checking process begins with:
Claim Identification: Stating the exact claim being investigated.
Source Attribution: Verifying the source of the claim and understanding their background.
Contextual Analysis: Examining the claim’s origin and context.
Spread Tracking: Following where and how the claim is being circulated.
Fact Verification: Outlining the verification methods, tools, and sources consulted.
3. Fact-Checking Process
a) Research and Investigation
CableCheck’s team prioritises accuracy by consulting primary sources (e.g., original documents, data, and eyewitness accounts) and credible secondary sources, such as reputable news articles, academic studies, and government reports. We cross-reference these findings to ensure reliability. For complex topics, we also engage subject matter experts to validate technical details.
We utilise existing fact-checking databases and platforms to cross-check claims and employ data analysis tools to verify statistical claims. For visual content, our team uses image and video verification tools, including reverse image search and specialized software, to detect digital manipulation, such as deepfakes.
b) Verdict/Rating System
After thorough research, we assign a rating based on the evidence:
True: Accurate and backed by credible evidence.
False: Demonstrably incorrect.
Misleading: Partially true but lacks context, creating a false impression.
Partly True/False: Contains both true and false elements.
No Evidence: Insufficient evidence to confirm accuracy.
4. Publication and Transparency
CableCheck values transparency and ensures every fact-check undergoes multiple layers of review:
This collaborative, replicable process enhances trust by allowing readers to follow our steps and reach similar conclusions. Our commitment to transparency empowers our audience to be discerning consumers of information, fostering trust in the information they receive from CableCheck.
HOW WE SELECT CLAIMS
False news, in the form of disinformation and misinformation, is constantly evolving, taking various formats within the media landscape. CableCheck addresses this challenge with a flexible yet rigorous fact-checking methodology that prioritises delivering accurate and unbiased information.
Selecting Claims for Fact-Checking
The CableCheck team monitors the information landscape for misleading or outrightly false claims, in textual, visual or audio formats, that could be potentially harmful to the public. We avoid opinions and prioritise claims that have the potential to distort public opinion, affect public health and/or hurt public order.
We ensure our fact checks show varied interests and meet the following criteria:
Verifiability: Can the claim be objectively proven or disproven? Is it demonstrably false, misleading, or misinterpreted?
Newsworthiness: Who made the claim, and what are their motivations? Has this person or source spread misinformation previously? Is the claim gaining traction? How widespread is its reach?
Consequences: Is the claim significant enough to influence public opinion? What potential harm could the claim cause?
Spread: How many people are likely to be exposed to the claim? Does the source have a large audience, and is the claim easily shareable?
Beyond this, we also work on claims sent in by our readers and the general population across social media platforms. We, however, prioritise based on the criteria listed above.