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EXPLAINER: What you need to know about noma in Nigeria
NEW research has mapped noma hotspots across northern Nigeria, estimating more than 50,000 cases over 25 years and identifying 64 high-risk local government areas.
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Nigeria 2027: How disinformation could deepen ethnic divides
DISINFORMATION actors are increasingly exploiting Nigeria’s ethnic fault lines to spread false narratives and hate speech, reinforce stereotypes, and turn ordinary incidents into weapons...
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From Osun to 2027: How misinformation could deepen ethnic tensions
The Osun State governorship election has offered a glimpse of the information battles that could define Nigeria’s next electoral cycle. In the days leading...
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Osun 2026: Meet the 13 faces in the governorship race
THIRTEEN candidates, including the incumbent Governor, Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party; the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji; and the African Democratic...
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How to respond after sharing a debunked post
THE recent misinformation involving Africa Independent Television (AIT), a Nigerian TV station, highlights the need for stronger media literacy, as false information often continues...
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How digital platforms fuel ethno-religious hate speech in Nigeria
THE growth of digital platforms has aided how people connect in Nigeria, but it has also increased the spread of ethno-religious hate speech across...
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How false claims, recycled videos clouded Oyo school abduction
WHEN gunmen stormed communities along the Ahoro-Esiele/Yawota axis of Oriire Local Government Area in Oyo State and abducted pupils and staff from multiple schools...
Health
Hantavirus: No need to panic, expert reassures Nigerians
Earlier this month, the World Health Organisation notified the public about an outbreak of hantavirus infection following reports of a cluster of passengers with...
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HIV cure scams: How fraudsters mask false claims on social media
ACROSS Nigeria, self-styled healers continue to promote herbal ‘cures’ for HIV, charging desperate patients hefty sums for unverified treatments. The ICIR digs into the...
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AI assisted Ponzi schemes: How Meta, YouTube’s regulatory lapses enable scammers smile to banks
Artificial intelligence has become the latest bait in a growing wave of Ponzi schemes targeting Nigerians. In this investigation, The ICIR’s Nurudeen Akewushola uncovers...
