The 'shop for free' event at Ring Road Palms Mall, Ibadan, organized by Help Initiative and SAF foundation, brought joy to 500 children from various orphanages. The Charity and Empowerment day Celebration aimed to address children's needs and empower Ibadan women. Mrs. Febisola Okonkwo, Director of Help Initiative, thanked sponsors for their contributions. The event aligned with UN Developmental Goals, focusing on poverty alleviation and health. Dr. Anthonia Aniagu educated attendees on hygiene and cancer awareness. Beneficiaries received items and expressed gratitude, with one widow sharing her success story after receiving training and tools from Help Initiative. Representatives from Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and various orphanages attended the event.

Dan-Ali Mannir, former CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Daily Trust, emphasized the importance of collaboration among media organizations to foster growth and engagement during the 10th anniversary of the International Centre for Investigative Reporting in Abuja. He highlighted the evolving nature of the media industry and the significance of staff welfare for media sustainability.

YouTube is intensifying its efforts to combat abortion misinformation by removing videos that provide unsafe abortion instructions or promote false claims about abortion safety. The platform, led by CEO Susan Wojcicki, is committed to curbing misinformation and promoting free speech. YouTube will also collaborate with fact-checkers and launch information panels to provide authoritative health information.

The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has condemned the Philippine government's decision to shut down Rappler, a news platform co-founded by Nobel laureate Maria Ressa. The IFCN, supported by nearly 70 fact-checking organizations from 55 countries, views this action as an attempt to silence press coverage and retaliate against Rappler's history of exposing corruption. The decision by the Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission to revoke Rappler's certificates of incorporation is seen as alarming and a threat to press freedom globally. The IFCN emphasizes the importance of supporting press freedom and allowing Rappler to continue its operations without fear of reprisal.

A Facebook post claimed that a white goat was intended for sacrifice at the proclamation of Prince Charles as the King of England, suggesting a double standard compared to African traditions. FactCheckHub refuted this claim, explaining that the goat, named Lance Corporal Shenkin IV, is a mascot of the Third Battalion of The Royal Welsh, not for sacrifice. The Royal Welsh has a long-standing tradition of adopting goats as mascots since 1775, with each goat having a unique history and receiving a salary, rank, and regiment number. The article clarifies that when a mascot dies, the regiment requests permission from the monarch to recruit a new one, a practice dating back to Queen Victoria.

A Facebook post claiming a white goat was intended for sacrifice at Prince Charles's crowning as King of England is false. The goat, named Lance Corporal Shenkin IV, is a mascot of the Third Battalion of The Royal Welsh, not for sacrifice. Mascots like Shenkin IV receive a salary, rank, and regiment number, and have been a tradition since 1775. The claim was debunked by The FactCheckHub, which conducted a reverse image search and cited reports from KhaleejTimes, ITV, and The Australian.

Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), announced that INEC will collaborate with the European Union to ensure free and fair elections in Nigeria. The partnership is part of the EU Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) program. Yakubu emphasized INEC's commitment to democratic norms, the importance of international and local election observers, and the value of their recommendations in improving electoral processes. He also acknowledged the role of international development partners in enhancing training, capacity building, and peaceful election engagement, particularly for women, youth, persons with disabilities, and internally displaced persons.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that it will not publish the name and particulars of any candidate for the Yobe North Senatorial District, standing by the report of its monitoring team. INEC National Commissioner Festus Okoye emphasized the commission's position despite ongoing legal proceedings and has instructed external counsel to ensure all filings reflect the commission's stance. INEC plans to review its quality assurance protocols to prevent future discrepancies.

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has appointed Dino Melaye and Daniel Bwala as spokespersons for his campaign. The announcement was made by Atiku's Media Adviser, Paul Ibe. Melaye, a former senator from Kogi State, and Bwala, a legal practitioner and former member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), are expected to begin their roles immediately. Bwala recently defected to the PDP due to disagreements with the APC's Muslim-Muslim ticket.

As the Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR) exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concluded in July 2022, fake websites promoting voter card registration emerged online, spreading misinformation. These phishing sites, shared widely on social media, falsely claimed government approval for online voter registration. The FactCheckHub debunked these claims, highlighting the discrepancies and warning the public against such scams. INEC also disowned the fake websites, reiterating that the official CVR process was completed and only conducted through their portal. This incident is part of a recurring trend of misinformation surrounding voter registration in Nigeria.