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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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Why you should not trust every screenshot

SCREENSHOTS have become a staple of online communication, circulating from viral tweets to breaking news headlines, and are often...
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False claim circulates that INEC confirms Nenadi Usman as LP chairperson

A claim that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed Nenadi Usman as the chairperson of the Labour...
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Old video used to depict Buhari’s burial amid illness rumours

An X account, @UDBiafra1st, posted a video showing Northern dignitaries gathered at a funeral, claiming it showed the burial...
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No! BlackBerry has not launched a new phone

AN X user, @fonyokapondoka, has claimed that Blackberry has made a comeback with a new phone model. He posted an image that shows...
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Video does not show snow in Jos

A viral video showing a woman gathering ice from ground and surrounded by what looks like a snowfall following...
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