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General
Deepfake images of Pastor Adeboye in Mecca circulate on X
AN X user, @Sarkideyforyou, has posted images showing the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye in...
Insights
15 Nigerian public figures targeted with misinformation in 2024
Imagine waking up one morning to find your face splashed across social media with a "Rest in Peace" watermark or being falsely accused of...
Insights
Despite UNICEF’s endorsement as Nigeria’s only open defecation-free state, Jigawa struggles with human faeces
By Sunday Awosoro.
NOTE: This story contains distressing images. Viewer discretion is advised.
Wakili Abdu, 63, returned from his farm at sunset in Sabon-Gida, looking uneasy....
General
Video does not show French military deployment in Nigeria
A Nigerian social critic, Mahdi Garba, has posted a video showing a military General addressing the press with a claim that it depicted the...
Insights
Top 10 notable Nigerians caught spreading misinformation in 2024
THE year 2024 is marked by a flurry of claims from Nigerian public figures, spanning diverse topics such as politics, economics, and sports. With...
News
Media experts call for unified action in tackling gendered disinformation
STAKEHOLDERS in the media sector on Friday underscored the urgent need for collaborative efforts from local, religious, and national leaders to combat gendered disinformation...
News
ICIR seeks applications for countering AI-enhanced misinformation in Nigeria project
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...
General
No, EFCC did not raid Bello El-Rufai’s residence
A claim that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) discovered $800 million, ₦700 billion in cash, and ₦1 trillion worth of drugs at...
Insights
Top misinformation that dominated the media in 2024
IN recent months, Nigeria's social media space has experienced a significant increase in disinformation and misinformation trends, sometimes leading to widespread public confusion and...
Economy
Claim that Kogi is the poorest Nigerian state is FALSE!
A claim that Kogi is the poorest state in Nigeria has surfaced on X.
The claim was posted by a user on the app...
