Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022: Fans Must Refrain From 8 Social Activities

The assertion that FIFA or the government of Qatar had produced a list of the eight “behaviours” to avoid during the 2022 World Cup—drinking alcohol, homosexuality, immodesty, profanity, not respecting places of worship, loud music and sounds, dating, and taking pictures without permission—has not been proven by either authority.

NCC sanctions media organs in violation of media laws

Chebonkeng, president of NCC

For breaking media regulations and ethics, the national communication council has issued a variety of punishments to different media organisations. On October 27, 2022, at its 36th regular session, the punishments were announced.

Breast cancer prevention stereotype

Breast feeding mom

One of the most often shared messages in the media, is the suggestion that sucking a woman’s breast prevents breast cancer. This assertion is scientifically unproven.

How to verify a website and people behind it

Beautiful smiling African American woman using laptop at the bar.

Nowadays, most people are in the business of making money digitally through any means necessary.  It is increasingly difficult to determine what is right and wrong in the media due to information overload. Here are a few tips to identify credible sources.

Combating fake news on social media

Fake news is news that are intentionally and verifiably false, and could mislead readers. Fake news is not fake news until the readers believe in the misinformation i.e. successful deception.

Fight Colourism, Minister Of Health

In an effort to fight colourism the minister of health Manaouda Malachie on August 10 banned five bleaching products in Cameroon as well as raiding the market to throw out other bleaching products from the shelves of business owners.

How To Verify Breaking News

The need to be the first to break a news story is important than credibility to many. Citizen journalists do not make the job easier to verify breaking news since its only plausible the media will be saturated with the same news yet different facts.

Government Stalls to Provide Solution to Teachers’ Grievances

Teachers strike action

On February 21, 2022, secondary and elementary school teachers planned a strike action against the government. Their primary demands were the integration of teachers in the public service, payment of all wages, payment of complete salary for those receiving 2/3 of their salary and payment for the unpaid allowances.