2nd April: The International Fact-Checking Day, Its Importance and Values
International Fact-Checking Day is observed on 2 April and is all about setting the record straight and...
FACT-CHECK: Instablog links unrelated video of Ondo students’ protest to Edo State
By Pascal Ibe A popular blog, Instablog, has published a video showing a tense confrontation between youths...
FACT-CHECK: A photo of eliminated bandit in 2022 used to depict “northern hunter” Killed in Edo State recently
By Pascal Ibe Claim A Facebook user, Geoffrey Okwuchukwu Nomeh, has posted an image of a gun-welded...
FACT-CHECK: Contrary to claim, suspected killers of Ondo worshipers were arrested in 2022
By Pascal Ibe Emotions by Nigerians rose higher days after the killing of Northern travelers in Edo...
FAKE NEWS ALERT: Attack on 18-seater bus carrying Igbo passengers in Kano MISLEADING
An independent check by FACTWATCH Nigeria has indicated that the viral images alongside the claim that an...
FACT-CHECK: Video of Mad Yahoo Boy Who Failed To Use Mother For Ritual Is 5-year-old — It occurred in Delta, not Ogun State
By Pascal Ibe An X user, @Unabombaar, shared a video showing a mad Yahoo voy who failed...
FACT-CHECK: Did Nigeria fail to play at the World Cup during Buhari’s time as President?
By Pascal Ibe Claim An X user, @Nsukka_okpa claimed that Nigeria failed to play at the World...
New Study Finds A.D.H.D. Videos on TikTok Are Often Misleading
On TikTok, misinformation about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be tricky to spot, according to a new...
FACT-CHECK: Neda Imasuen, the Senator who recommended suspension of Natasha, not an ex-convict in US as claimed
By Pascal Ibe An X user, Emeka Gift Official, has claimed that Senator Neda Imasuen, the chairman...
FACT-CHECK: Comments attributed to ex-Nigerian president Obasanjo, advising Fubara to shut down Rivers Assembly amid crisis, FALSE
By Pascal Ibe As the crisis between governo rSiminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and the Martin Amaewhule-led...