We will teach you to fact check rumors, to advocate transparency in reporting, and demand responsible news journalism from the media.
Fake news are optimized for sharing - people make sensational or emotional statements but the article itself may skip this information or even deny it
Fake news are often spread by a no-name website or don’t have any specific author
If you feel that a story sounds one-sided or makes damage to someone’s reputation, it might be made up to blacken someone
Fake news are optimized for sharing - people make sensational or emotional statements but the article itself may skip this information or even deny it
Who is the source of the news? When it’s someone who decided to remain anonymous - this is the first red flag. Check the links to verify that the information from the article is not distorted
Fake news appeal to our emotions
A Satire or humor
Most people have a bias that makes them embrace news that they would rather hear, because such news is similar to their point of view
Honest reporting mistakes
People are attentive when news is exaggerated. Exaggeration of news by certain blogs or news sites, makes fake news attractive
Journalism you don’t like
Compare headlines and story content when you come across a news story
Compare headlines and story content when you come across a news story
Question the agenda of the news and its sources
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Consider how credible and legitimate the platforms of such news is
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Consider how the story might change if told from another perspective
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Compare photographs and photo captions to the news stories connected with them
Consider which perspective data from polls and statistics seem to support
“It is our role to shun disinformation, frown upon propagation of fake news, fact check rumors before they do damage and advocate transparency in reporting.”
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The media literacy campaign is solely Legit.ng’s initiative and not influenced by the government or any private institution. We understand the danger that individuals have come to face because of rumors and misinformation. We also understand the risks that our political institutions and government are susceptible to, if untrue news continues to circulate across traditional and social media.
This is our responsibility to our people in Nigeria, a model for emulation to other media within and outside Nigeria and a charge to the government to join in the restoration of trust and stability.
