Daily Archives: Jul 27, 2026
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Insights
EXPLAINER: What does a State of Emergency entail in Nigeria?
THE Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on March 18, 2025 declared a State of Emergency in Rivers State.
The declaration followed ongoing political turbulence in...
Insights
How disinformation actors propagate divisive narratives on X
THIS report examines the antics of disinformation actors on X deliberately using disinformation and information manipulation to inflame the ember of tribal hostilities and...
News
Meta’s policy shifts raise questions on online safety, misinformation – Report
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...
Politics
No! Video does not show Remi Tinubu in a fisticuffs with Dino Melaye
AN X user, @prudenceoflago3, has posted a video purportedly showing Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, engaging in a fisticuffs and heated exchange with...
News
Meta to test ‘Community Notes’ using algorithms from X
META has announced plans to test its new 'Community Notes' feature across its social media platforms on March 18, 2025 as it shifts away...
News
Police commit to press freedom, pledge to partner media against disinformation
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced plans to intensify efforts in tackling misinformation and disinformation in the country, recognizing their potential to incite...
Politics
Video does not show Jonathan accused Sowore of working for Tinubu
AN X user, @nolifefahard, has posted a video showing a former Nigerian president, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, in a media interview alongside a claim that...
Security
Did Nigeria record lowest terrorism attacks in decade?
AN X user, Mohammed Jammal (@whitenigerian), has claimed that Nigeria recorded the lowest terrorism attacks in the last 10 years while citing an infographic...
Insights
How Meta’s policy change may boost fake death hoaxes on Facebook
AMIDST increasing efforts by fact-checking organizations globally to empower the public with information resilience skills, hoaxes, particularly those of celebrity death, continue to spread...
News
Experts call for restructuring of social media algorithms to prioritize users well-being
A new report from the Knight-Georgetown Institute (KGI) in the United States has called for a fundamental shift in how social media and online...
