Fact-checking

We may not consciously choose what we believe, but our beliefs are shaped by information, experience, trust and evidence. This has important implications for understanding and correcting misinformation.

I learnt to write fake stories in primary school. That experience reveals why Nigeria must embed media literacy into its school curriculum to combat widespread misinformation.

  This investigation exposes how vulnerable people across Africa are lured by fake cures for diabetes. It reveals a large network of unregulated sellers capitalising on desperation, offering false hope and risking lives in pursuit of profit. By Olayinka Shehu…

By Ifeyinwa Francis Claim: A blog post claims that the Proman Capsule can completely cure prostatitis, solve all men’s health problems and increase longevity. Full Text According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), prostatitis is a common condition…

By Emmanuel Oluwadola Claim:  A viral video shared by Instablog9ja and several online sources allegedly shows a man harassing a woman on a London bus for eating while he was fasting during the 2025 Ramadan. Full Text Ramadan is the…

…his research focuses on misinformation and electoral integrity By Emmanuel Oluwadola The founder of the Centre for Storytelling and Development Initiative (CSDI), Saheed Ibrahim has won a fully funded PhD scholarship at Birmingham City University, United Kingdom. Ibrahim, who has…