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Video of youths rejoicing after winning competition falsely used to depict Sokoto residents’ excitement over US military strike

General Nurudeen Akewushola - January 6, 2026 0

A video showing a group of youths singing and celebrating on a dusty area has circulated online with claims that it depicts residents of...

Grok Watermark triggered doubts over Tinubu–Kagame photo

Insights Nurudeen Akewushola - January 5, 2026 0

A Photograph shared from President Bola Tinubu’s reported meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Paris has triggered widespread debate on social media after...

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

Insights Fatimah Quadri - January 4, 2026 0

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...

12 AI tools to use in 2026 to work smarter, sell faster, compete globally

Insights Nurudeen Akewushola - January 3, 2026 0

IN Nigeria, artificial intelligence has quietly become part of how ordinary Nigerians work, learn, sell, and communicate. AI has helped students trying to understand complex...

Misleading claim about private jets in South-East circulates online

General Fatimah Quadri - January 2, 2026 0

AN X user, @VivianIfeomaOj, has posted three images showing a private jet parked at an airport claiming it's owned by people from South-East, Nigeria. The...

Old footage from Côte d’Ivoire used to depict US Christmas military strike in Sokoto

General Nurudeen Akewushola - January 1, 2026 0

A video circulating on social media falsely claims to show footage from a United States military strike carried out in Sokoto State, targeting terrorists...

No, viral video does NOT show U.S. military strike on terrorist targets in Sokoto

General Nurudeen Akewushola - December 30, 2025 0

FOLLOWING the recent launch of a military strike by the United States on terrorists in Sokoto, a grey-coloured video showing a missile strike began...

Cyber threats to surge in 2026 as AI, hacktivists step up

News Fatimah Quadri - December 29, 2025 0

SECURITY analysts warn that 2026 is likely to bring a significant increase in advanced cyberattacks against governments and critical infrastructure, driven by the growing...

Doctored image of female fans at AFCON 2025 circulates online

General Nurudeen Akewushola - December 25, 2025 0

AN image showing two identical women among football fans has surfaced online with a claim that they are female supporters at the 2025 Africa...

Buhari’s death, Trump’s inauguration… how misinformation shaped events in 2025

Insights Nurudeen Akewushola - December 22, 2025 0

THE year 2025 was marked by misinformation involving Nigerian public figures, international events, and high-profile incidents across politics, economics, and social issues. As social media...