Fact Check
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Misinformation and misogyny: The truth behind the claim about Nigerian women and infidelity
Claim: In January 2015, Vanguard News, a reputable media outlet, posted a claim on social media, as well as other media outlets dating from 2012 to 2023, which stated that “Durex survey” found Nigerian women…
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No, bras do not cause breast cancer
Claim: On September 26, 2024, X user @chude__ posted: “These bras cause breast Cancer?” This question reflects a widespread online video of a doctor stating that wearing bras, especially underwire or tight-fitting ones, may lead…
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Twice married, not four: Untangling the lies told about Funke Akindele
Claim: On June 13, 2025, Ekene Dili Chukwu posted a picture collage on Facebook of Funke Akindele with four different men, insinuating that she was married to four men. The post currently has 1k views,…
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AI-facilitated gender-based violence: All you need to know about the digital face of misogyny
In recent years, a new form of violence has emerged known as AI-facilitated Gender-Based Violence (AI‑GBV). This term is the manipulation of artificial intelligence technologies such as deepfake generators, AI-powered chatbots, surveillance systems, biased algorithms,…
