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15 Nigerian public figures targeted with misinformation in 2024
Imagine waking up one morning to find your face splashed across social media with a "Rest in Peace" watermark or being falsely accused of...
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Despite UNICEF’s endorsement as Nigeria’s only open defecation-free state, Jigawa struggles with human faeces
By Sunday Awosoro.
NOTE: This story contains distressing images. Viewer discretion is advised.
Wakili Abdu, 63, returned from his farm at sunset in Sabon-Gida, looking uneasy....
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Top 10 notable Nigerians caught spreading misinformation in 2024
THE year 2024 is marked by a flurry of claims from Nigerian public figures, spanning diverse topics such as politics, economics, and sports. With...
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Top misinformation that dominated the media in 2024
IN recent months, Nigeria's social media space has experienced a significant increase in disinformation and misinformation trends, sometimes leading to widespread public confusion and...
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Navigating misinformation in the 2024 US election: What voters need to know
THE 2024 US presidential election billed for Tuesday, November 5 will determine the country’s leadership and set the course of policy and governance for...
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Media literacy: equipping Nigerian youths against misinformation
In today’s fast-paced digital space, Nigerian youths are constantly immersed in an endless stream of information, primarily driven by social media platforms. While this...
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How waving of Russian flags at ‘hunger’ protest signals growing influence operations in Nigeria
The August 'End Bad Governance' protest in Nigeria took a new turn on its third day when some Nigerian demonstrators, particularly in the northern...
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EXPLAINER: Dangote colourless fuel and official standard specification
By Harrison EDEH
THE debut of Dangote Petrochemical Refinery into the Nigerian petroleum market has been described as a major milestone in Nigeria’s energy sector.
The...
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Musk launches offensive with paid Starlink ads after suspension of X in Brazil
By Cristina Tardáguila
A flood of paid ads about Starlink, a satellite internet company owned by Elon Musk, appeared on Google and Meta platforms in...
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Legal battle shuts down X in Brazil: Key points behind the controversy
By Gabriela Soares and Maiquel Rosauro, Rio de Janeiro.
On Friday, August 30th, Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the nationwide suspension of...
