Semilore Adelola - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Semilore Adelola is a fact-checker, photographer, videography enthusiast and tie-dye entrepreneur. She holds a National Diploma degree in Mass Communication at the Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu campus. Currently, she is pursuing a B.Sc in Mass Communication at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) As a serial volunteer and media enthusiast interested in media literacy, she was a member of the Nigeria Fact Checkers Coalition (NFC) during the 2023 Lagos governorship election, where she fact-checked election-related information. Semilore became a volunteer at RoundCheck Nigeria to improve her knowledge of information verification. She also recently interned at Shola Animashaun Photography Academy to improve her photography, videography, and social media skills. She is a passionate fact-checking journalist with a keen eye for accuracy and a deep commitment to the principles of truth and accountability. Currently working with Africa Check, a pioneering organization at the forefront of fact-checking in Africa, she contributes to the noble mission of combating misinformation and promoting evidence-based journalism. Semilore is committed to promoting media literacy and critical thinking. She sees fact-checking not only as a profession but as a public service. An ardent believer in collaboration and open dialogue, she connects with anyone interested in the pursuit of truth. Follow on: Twitter: PraiseAdelola Facebook: Semilore Praise Adelola

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Total articles 133

• Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Northern Governors Have Not Rejected English As the Language of Instruction in Schools

  By Semilore Adelola

  Jan. 31, 2025

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Africa Check

Africa Check is a non-profit fact-checking organization founded in June 2012, dedicated to promoting accuracy in public debate and media across Africa. Headquartered in South Africa, it has offices in Johannesburg, Nairobi, Lagos, Dakar, and London. The organization focuses on enhancing the quality of information by examining public statements and publishing fact-checking reports. The services provided by Africa Check include testing claims made by public figures, institutions, and the media against reliable evidence. It produces reports in both English and French, making them accessible to a diverse audience. These reports aim to debunk misinformation and support informed decision-making and discourse. All fact-checking reports are freely available, allowing anyone interested in verifying public claims to access accurate information.