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Nigeria 2027:10 misinformation narratives Nigerians should watch out for (UPDATED)

Insights Zainab ABDULRASAQ -
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, political campaigns and online discussions are expected to intensify across social media and messaging platforms. Alongside...

No, Jonathan didn’t say ‘he would have annulled the 2015 election’

Politics Nurudeen Akewushola -
A Facebook user, Noonooagu has posted a quote attributed to former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan, claiming that he said he would have annulled the...

Video falsely linked to Osun election resistance was recorded in Ghana

General Zainab ABDULRASAQ -
A VIDEO circulating on social media claims to show residents in Osun State confronting military officers allegedly deployed to rig the governorship election held on...

From Osun to 2027: How misinformation could deepen ethnic tensions

Insights Zainab ABDULRASAQ -
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...

2024 Ondo video recycled to falsely claim gunfire during Osun election

Elections Zainab ABDULRASAQ -
A VIDEO circulating on social media claims that gunshots were being fired during the just-concluded Osun State governorship election. The claim was posted on X...

#OsunDecides2026: Fact-checking Adeleke’s claims on governance, pensions and education

Elections Zainab ABDULRASAQ -
ARISE TV, one of Nigeria’s leading national television channels, hosted a governorship town hall meeting in August 2026 ahead of the Osun State governorship...

2026 in view: fact-checking, elections and information integrity in Nigeria

Insights Fatimah Quadri -
IN 2025, the global fact-checking landscape faced mounting pressure as AI-generated and deepfake content became more widespread and increasingly sophisticated, often making manipulation harder...

Misinformation trends during Anambra 2025 governorship election

Elections Nurudeen Akewushola -
THE 2025 Anambra governorship election, held on November 8, drew nationwide attention as residents of the state went to the polls to elect their...

Navigating misinformation in the 2024 US election: What voters need to know

Insights Fatimah Quadri -
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...

False claim that Yemi Adenuga has won Irish election circulates online

Elections Nurudeen Akewushola -
A claim that the Nigerian-Irish politician, Yemi Adenuga, who was nominated in Fine Gael Meath West area to contest in the Irish general election...
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False! Seun Okinbaloye did not accuse Tinubu, INEC of rigging 2027

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Old Kwankwasiyya supporters’ rally misrepresented as Peter Obi’s NDC campaign

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A video showing a large crowd of Kwankwasiyya supporters...
General

Sad news, but a man piloted the fatal Florida Learjet, not Nathalia Filgueiras

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A VIRAL post on social media claims that the...
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FACT-CHECK: Did Atiku lose $2.5m after Tinubu’s US court victory?

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A Facebook post claiming that former vice president Atiku...
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Imo attempted murder: Victim misidentified as girlfriend’s sister

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False! Seun Okinbaloye did not accuse Tinubu, INEC of rigging 2027

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