Global Fact-Checkers Launch AI Chatbot To Combat Disinformation
OVER 60 fact-checking organisations have launched the Global Fact‑Check Chatbot (GFC), an artificial intelligence-powered tool aimed at delivering fast,...
FACT WATCH
FACT-CHECK: Claim that Russia sent its delegates and UK promised to monitor Nnamdi Kanu’s trial is FALSE
An X user, @MatthewEkong, has claimed that the US and Russia sent their delegates while the UK...
FACT-CHECK: There was never a time Davido gifted a luxury car to football star, Ademola Lookman
Facebook page, Stanley fans shared an image of a luxury car with attached photos of Davido and...
FACT-CHECK: Did the US recognize Nigeria as an Islamic country while warning its citizens?
A X user, @Biafrantweets, claimed that the US has recognized Nigeria as an Islamic country while warning...
FACT-CHECK: Video of demolition of Lagos market not recent
This claim is MISLEADING. It was a video from the 2023 demolition of Alaba market in Lagos...
Rival news sources may escalate misinformation to attract audiences — Report
When news sources aligned to a particular business or political ideology choose to share misinformation, it can...
FACT-CHECK: Image shared by Facebook page does not show Igbo hunters
This claim is MISLEADING. Our findings indicated that this photo was a cutout from a 2023 YouTube...
FACT-CHECK: TikTok video showing news of the deployment of Nigerian troops for peace support in Israel is AI-driven
A TikTok video has shown the news of the deployment of Nigerian soldiers for peace support in...
FACT-CHECK: No evidence to support claim that Simon Ekpa has been released
This claim is UNPROVEN. A follower of Mr Ekpa only shared the image and videos of his...
FACT-CHECK: Has US banned Nigerians from entering the country?
This claim is MISLEADING. Reputable news organizations reported that the Trump-led administration is CONSIDERING imposing a visa...