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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...

How digital platforms fuel ethno-religious hate speech in Nigeria

Insights Zainab ABDULRASAQ -
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...

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...

Meta’s policy shifts raise questions on online safety, misinformation – Report

News Nurudeen Akewushola -
A new report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) has warned that the impact of Meta's policy changes could be significant, with as...

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...

Video of ‘Igbo Must Go’ protest in Ghana is over 1 year old

General Nurudeen Akewushola -
A video showing a group of women holding tree branches and chanting “Igbo Must Go” has resurfaced online with a claim that it shows...

2023: Partisan politics and online hate speech among journalists

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By Joy Jaiyesimi   The 2023 election fever has gripped many Nigerians, politicians and political parties alike. So also, the society, mainstream media, online blogs, and...

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Nigeria 2027: How many women are actually on the presidential ballot?

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Viral video compilation does not show recent protest against Tinubu’s government

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Does Nigeria rank 5th among the world’s oil producers?

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AI-generated image falsely claims former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan visited Nnamdi Kanu in prison

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Nigeria 2027: How many women are actually on the presidential ballot?

0
A video of former lawmaker Shina Peller recounting how...
General

Shettima wrongly identified as person recording during Trump’s UNGA address

0
A VIRAL video circulating on social media claims that...
Economy

Viral video compilation does not show recent protest against Tinubu’s government

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A video compilation containing footage from three unrelated incidents...
Economy

Does Nigeria rank 5th among the world’s oil producers?

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A POST circulating on social media claims that Nigeria...
ArtificialIntelligence

AI-generated image falsely claims former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan visited Nnamdi Kanu in prison

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A VIRAL post circulating on social media, shared by...