Tag: Factcheck

EDITORIAL: Fact-Checking in Democracy: A Shield Against Misinformation

In an era marked by the rapid spread of information, the prevalence…

Ewuji Precious

No, Nigeria’s Government Didn’t Say It Would pay FUOYE Students Fees Due To Fuel Subsidy Removal

The post reads:" BREAKING NEWS: FG TO PAY FUOYE STUDENTS FEES- As…

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INCORRECT: Hilda Bassey Yet To Receive Guinness World Record Title, Viral Image Was Manipulated

Guinness World Records is yet to present Hilda Baci a certificate; although…

Zainab Adewale

Exposing The Voices Behind Nigeria’s President-elect, Tinubu Fake Post-Election Cash Gift

A Short Message Service (SMS) claims the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of…

Quadri Yahya

After ROUNDCHECK’s Report, Ondo State BPP Activates Website, But Not Fully Updated

Recall that on March 22, 2023, ROUNDCHECK published a close-check on the Ondo State Bureau of…

Zainab Adewale

Application For African Fact-Checking Awards 2023 Still Open 

Africa Check has announced that entries are now open for the 2023…

Zainab Adewale

CLOSE CHECK: NLSRC Giving Warning On Thunderstorms Is Registered In USA, Not A Nigerian Government Agency

Due to the name of the agency, Nigeria Lightning Safety and Research Center…

Oluwapelumi Olajiga

Abike Dabiri-Erewa Is Not Correct With Her Claim On Nigerians Population, Richest Person In Sudan

On April 23, 2023, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Arewa…

Quadri Yahya

Fake Website Claiming Dangote Cement Is Giving N100,000 As Ramadan Gift Is HOAX.

A circulating post on Whatsapp claimed that Dangote Cement is giving out…

Oluwapelumi Olajiga

HOAX: NPC No Longer Recruiting For 2023 Census. Recruitment Link Is Closed

The claim that the National Population Commission (NPC) is still recruiting ADHOC…

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