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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...

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...

Video does NOT show demolition of Igbo shops in Ghana

General Nurudeen Akewushola -
An X user, Arewa Lukurawa (@lukurawa16703), has posted a video showing a group of youths demolishing shops, with a claim that the shops belong...

Experts proffer solutions to curbing ethno-religious hate speech online

News Fatimah Quadri -
SOME experts combatting information disorder in Nigeria have raised alarm over the increasing wave of ethno-religious hate speech on social media, attributing the trend...

Video does NOT show Fulani boy eating human flesh

General Fatimah Quadri -
A video showing a young boy chewing what appears to be roasted meat has sparked outrage online, with claims that he is a Fulani...

How disinformation actors propagate divisive narratives on X

Insights Nurudeen Akewushola -
THIS report examines the antics of disinformation actors on X deliberately using disinformation and information manipulation to inflame the ember of tribal hostilities and...

Video does not show stampede incident in Ogun State

General Fatimah Quadri -
AN X user, @Unabombaar, has posted a claim about a stampede and property damaged at a free outreach event by a bakery in Ogun...

Video of Nigerian couple arrested for child’s death in 2017 resurfaces online

General Nurudeen Akewushola -
A video showing a Nigerian couple allegedly arrested in the United States for killing their child has resurfaced online. The video, shared by an X...

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