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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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Osun 2026: Meet the 13 faces in the governorship race

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THIRTEEN candidates, including the incumbent Governor, Ademola Adeleke of...
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Video does not show Mary Habila’s father accusing David Umahi of threat

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A VIDEO circulating on social media claims to show...
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Peter Obi did not head Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission under Jonathan

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A VIRAL post on X (formerly Twitter) by user...
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No, Peter Obi did not ask Nigerian Army to reject salary increase until after 2027

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A claim that Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the...
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AI-generated image falsely depicts Simon Ekpa celebrating in court

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AN X user, @UgoJustrealugo, has posted an image claiming...

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Osun 2026: Meet the 13 faces in the governorship race

0
THIRTEEN candidates, including the incumbent Governor, Ademola Adeleke of...
General

Video does not show Mary Habila’s father accusing David Umahi of threat

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A VIDEO circulating on social media claims to show...
Economy

Peter Obi did not head Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission under Jonathan

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A VIRAL post on X (formerly Twitter) by user...
General

No, Peter Obi did not ask Nigerian Army to reject salary increase until after 2027

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A claim that Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the...
General

AI-generated image falsely depicts Simon Ekpa celebrating in court

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AN X user, @UgoJustrealugo, has posted an image claiming...