Fact-checking

Viral Photo Of Peter Obi Paying Homage To MC Oluomo Declared Fake

Nov 19, 2024. by Praise Ben

A viral image purportedly showing Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, paying homage to Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, has been debunked as fake. The image, widely circulated on WhatsApp, depicts Obi standing beside Oluomo, who is dressed in a white Agbada. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News … Read more

LASU Commences Fact-Checking Society

Aug 24, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Lagos State University (LASU) has commenced a fact-checking society. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a fact-checking society has been launched in the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, after a one-day fact-checking training facilitated by Dubawa fellows for student journalists. A renowned Professor of Mass Communication, Lai Oso, educated the participants on the effect of misinformation, and … Read more