THE just concluded Nigeria’s presidential election petition tribunal (PEPT) alongside the coups in Niger and Gabon have attracted audiences from different parts of the world. There have been a series of analyses on social media, especially on X (formerly Twitter), …
A study published by Social Catfish, an online dating investigation firm has provided tips on how people can protect themselves from online scams, especially those involving advanced technology like AI deepfake videos and voice cloning. This follows the company’s revelation …
Misinformation played a key role earlier this year during Nigeria’s 2023 general elections. The election cycle, held between February and March, ended with the victory of candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was inaugurated in May 2023. In the run-up to …
PHISHING attacks are fraudulent emails, text messages, phone calls or websites designed to trick users into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information or personal data (e.g., Social Security and credit card numbers, bank account numbers, login credentials), or taking other actions …
Experts working in the disinformation space on Friday identified the need for more advanced methods in addition to the traditional fact-checking process to check the spread of misinformation. The experts spoke at the webinar FactCheckHub hosted as part of activities …
RECENTLY, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced the suspension of Ejikeme Mmesoma from writing its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for three years over reported forgery of her 2023 result. The board in a statement by its Head of …
Upon acquiring the social media platform, Elon Musk, the Chief Executive Officer of Twitter, announced that the verification checks that serve as a symbol of an account’s authenticity would be offered as a paid subscription. Initially, Twitter used a “Blue …
REACTIONS have continued to trail the statement of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) saying that asset declaration is an integral part of the swearing-in ceremony for all public officials including the democratically-elected persons in Nigeria. In an interview with …
FOLLOWING the attempt by the Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, to beat the last Guinness World Records (GWR) of cooking for the longest hours, several Twitter accounts posing as Hilda has surfaced online. Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, …
AS Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure ends on May 29, 2023, it is worth noting that during his eight years tenure as Nigeria’s president, he frequently made claims about his administration’s achievements and performance, particularly in areas like education, security, the economy, …