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No, Nigerian army did not recycle old rescue photos

Security Fatimah Quadri -
A claim that the Nigerian Army is using old pictures to portray a recent achievement is circulating on the internet. The claim originated from an...

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...

Nigerian influencer makes false claims about Boko Haram insurgency, kidnapping

Security Nurudeen Akewushola -
A Nigerian influencer and social commentator, Isaac Fayose, has claimed that there have been no cases of Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria adding that...

ICIR seeks applications for countering AI-enhanced misinformation in Nigeria project

News Blessing Otoibhi -
THE International Centre for Investigative Reporting (The ICIR) welcomes applications from suitable and qualified journalists, social media influencers and civic actors for its “Countering AI-Enhanced...

Social media: How fake news fuels Nigeria’s farmers-herders conflict

Insights Olayinka Shehu -
Syvaniah Ezekiel had no idea what her life would turn into when she woke up on December 24, 2023. She was completely unaware that...

How Charly Boy spreads disinformation to promote Peter Obi’s candidacy

Insights Nurudeen Akewushola -
NIGERIAN music artiste, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa also known as Charly Boy, is fond of using manipulated videos and photos to promote the presidential bid...

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No, Finnish court did not acquit Simon Ekpa

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Osun 2026: Senator Fadahunsi’s ‘kill’ remark in viral video is real, not AI-generated

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

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No, Finnish court did not acquit Simon Ekpa

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Osun 2026: Senator Fadahunsi’s ‘kill’ remark in viral video is real, not AI-generated

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