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Is INEC still recruiting ad-hoc staff ahead of the 2023 elections? The claim is FALSE.

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web-based message circulating on WhatsApp claims that INEC is still recruiting ad-hoc staff for the upcoming 2023 elections. 

 

At some stage of the recruitment, users are taken to another page where it is stated that the appointment ID has been sent to their email address with an option to ‘print form’ that returns an empty web page.

  

This claim is False, Here are the facts – 

 

search for the acclaimed website on Whois returned as ‘redacted for privacy’, indicating that it has been deliberately concealed. 

 

Attempts made to fill out the acclaimed form granted access to the next page without providing email or contact details. This is not the case with the original INEC website, where users are only granted access to the next page when they complete the initial step. 

 

Further checks on ‘Scamdadviser.com’ showed that the website is being used for scamming schemes. In fact, about 12 different schemes were listed on its home page, including three related to the AtikuAbubakar presidential campaign and one related to the Bola Tinubu presidential campaign, all these schemes requesting people’s details.

 

The registration homepage was carefully designed to deceive unsuspecting applicants, with an INEC logo and a replica of the design on authentic INEC PRES.

  

Conclusion: 

The claim that INEC is still recruiting ad-hoc staff is FALSE. Nigerians are implored to note that INEC staff recruitment has closed since December 14, 2022. This acclaimed website is a phishing scam link designed to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. 

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100 Editions Strong!

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Today, we proudly mark the 100th edition of the WABMA Fake News Debunker — published consistently in audio, video, and text formats.

This milestone is more than just a number. It is a testament to our resilience, commitment, and belief in the power of truth. For nearly two years, through changing tides and persistent challenges, we have worked tirelessly to expose misinformation, challenge disinformation, and protect the public discourse in West Africa.

Fake news undermines democracy, endangers lives, and erodes trust. That is why we have stayed the course — week after week — empowering citizens with facts, and strengthening media literacy across communities.

Thank you to every researcher, producer, presenter, and supporter who made this possible.
The work continues — because truth still matters.

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Did Netflix Really Hand Kamala Harris $7 Million?

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It all started with a social media post that sparked confusion and speculation. The claim was bold: Netflix had reportedly donated a whopping $7 million to Kamala Harris’ campaign.

But was it true?

The buzz grew louder as the story spread, leaving many wondering how deep Netflix’s political involvement ran. Could a company that entertains millions really throw such enormous financial support behind a candidate?

The truth, however, turned out to be much more personal—and surprising.

After diving deep into the investigation, we uncovered a twist. It wasn’t Netflix itself that made the donation. The answer came from Reed Hastings, Netflix’s co-founder and executive chairman. He confessed during an interview with The Information: after watching a particularly disheartening debate, he felt compelled to act. “After the depressing debate,” Hastings admitted, “we are in the game again.” And with that, he made his largest personal contribution ever—$7 million.

But here’s the catch: this was not Netflix’s doing! It was Hastings’ personal endorsement. Reputable media outlets quickly clarified the distinction: Netflix, the company, had no hand in the donation. It was purely Hastings’ decision.

The conclusion?
The viral claim that Netflix itself funneled $7 million into Kamala Harris’ campaign is completely false. Instead, it was Reed Hastings, acting on his own, who made the generous contribution to her 2024 run.

The lines between corporate and personal blurred for a moment, but the facts set the story straight.

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Was the Nigeria’s EFCC’s X Account Really Hacked by Internet Fraudsters?

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