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MATTERS ARISING: Social media, disinformation and the fight for a saner internet
Many factors play a role in the spread of disinformation on the internet but not all can work behind the…
FACT CHECK: Did Seyi Tinubu receive ‘full military honour’ as claimed by Mahdi Shehu?
A viral video showing Seyi, President Bola Tinubu's son, receiving what appears to be a military parade has stirred controversial…
FACT CHECK: Viral video of storm destroying properties wrongly linked to Cyclone Chido
A viral video showing a strong storm destroying properties has been linked to Cyclone Chido in Mayotte, France. Frames from…
FACT CHECK: Does abstinence cause fertility problems for women?
Bovi Ugboma, the Nigerian comedian, recently implied that abstinence causes sexual health issues in women. Bovi said abstinence affects women's…
FAKE NEWS ALERT: Video showing Nigerian, French troops offloading supplies is from 2013
A video showing Nigerian and French troops offloading supplies in a coordinated manner has gone viral on social media. The…
‘Samoa Agreement saga, WHO lockdown over mpox’ — 10 most viral fake news of 2024
Over the years, the spread of disinformation has surged with technological evolution. False news is widely shared on social media…