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Nigeria 2027: How disinformation could deepen ethnic divides

Insights Nurudeen Akewushola -
  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...

US court suspends Trump administration’s visa policy targeting fact-checkers, others

News Zainab ABDULRASAQ -
A United States federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump administration's policy that targeted foreign nationals studying online disinformation, hate speech, and content...

Ministry of Information ignores fight against misinformation in 2026 Budget

Insights Nurudeen Akewushola -
THE Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation did not allocate any funds to enlighten the public on the danger of fake news in...

Video showing U.S military announcing takeover of Nigerian army is AI-generated

General Fatimah Quadri -
A video purportedly showing a United States military officer announcing that the U.S. military would “take over” the Nigerian Army to help end terrorism...

Nigeria’s population distribution across religious lines

Insights Fatimah Quadri -
ON Monday, November 3, 2025, the Presidency, via its official X account, posted a series of infographics showing the distribution of religious affiliations in...

Cambodia uncovers 2,810 fake news cases in nine months

News Nurudeen Akewushola -
CAMBODIA’S Information Ministry says it has uncovered 2,810 cases of disinformation and misinformation linked to incitement, assaults, and border issues within the first nine...

Why you should not trust every screenshot

Insights Fatimah Quadri -
SCREENSHOTS have become a staple of online communication, circulating from viral tweets to breaking news headlines, and are often treated as instant proof. But screenshots...

Image does not show Nnamdi Kanu’s son receiving award

General Fatimah Quadri -
A claim that Nnamdi Kanu’s son is the first child to win an international competition has been circulating on X. The claim was initially posted...

Video does not show RECENT helicopter crash in Ghana

General Fatimah Quadri -
A video circulating online claims to depict the recent helicopter crash in Ghana. Posted on X by user @INDAfrica, the 33-second footage shows a wrecked helicopter...

Former president Yar’adua did NOT die abroad

General Fatimah Quadri -
A claim that former president of Nigeria, Umaru Musa Yar'adua, passed away while abroad has surfaced online. The claim was made by a user on...
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