Fact-Check

Misinformation that trailed major events in 2025

THE year 2025 was marked by misinformation involving Nigerian public figures, international events, and high-profile incidents across politics, economics,...
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How emotion drives misinformation online

ACROSS the digital spaces, from WhatsApp closed groups to Facebook pages, false content often spreads not because it looks...
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AI-generated misinformation we debunked in 2025

As of 2023, most deepfake videos had red flags like blurred ears, odd lip-syncing, and glitchy shadows that made...
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AI-generated video of U.S. military announcing takeover of Nigerian army circulates online

A video purportedly showing a United States military officer announcing that the U.S. military would “take over” the Nigerian...
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Viral video of wedding shooting in Chad falsely linked to Nigerian bandits

A video circulating on social media claims to show a bandit leader in Nigeria being accidentally shot by his...
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Sorting fact: misinformation trends from 2025 Anambra governorship election

THE 2025 Anambra governorship election, held on November 8, drew nationwide attention as residents of the state went to...
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