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OP-ED: Why Nigerian Journalism Must Rise Above Sensationalism
BY: Mustapha Lawal Nigeria’s diversity is one of its greatest strengths. With hundreds of ethnic groups and multiple religious traditions…
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Verify Before You Share: Why Nigerians Must Check Images and Videos Before Dissemination
By Eniola Amadu Insecurity in Nigeria is currently at its crescendo. News reports of attacks, banditry, and kidnapping, among others,…
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Coordinated X Accounts Targeting Nigerian Singer Amid Infidelity Scandal
BY: Muheeb Mashood A renewed wave of public scrutiny has dominated online. This involved infidelity allegations between an Afrobeat star,…
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ANALYSIS: Three Fronts Where Misinformation Undermine Security Efforts
By: Quadri Yahya The state of insecurity in Nigeria between 2024 is glaringly different from the situation in 2026. Nigeria…
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EXPLAINER: INEC Chairman X Account Controversy – What Can (and Cannot) Be Proven
BY: Mustapha Lawal Allegations of partisanship against Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), have generated sustained…
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2027 Elections: Grok, Social Media and the Fragility of Nigeria’s Electoral Trust
BY: Habeeb Adisa & Mustapha Lawal Nigeria’s digital political ecosystem is currently embroiled in a controversy involving the chairman of…
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ANALYSIS: How Fake Resignation Letters Are Fueling Pre-2027 Election Misinformation in Nigeria
BY: JOLAYEMI, Abayomi Abdulwaliyy In the wake of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s March 17, 2026 directive requiring political appointees seeking…
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International Fact-Checking Day: Building Truth from the Ground Up
(FactCheckAfrica’s Media Literacy Journey) Every year, International Fact-Checking Day offers a moment to pause and reflect, not just on the…
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ANALYSIS: How Synthetic Media Is Distorting the US–Israel–Iran Conflict
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya The ongoing US-Israel and Iran conflict has once again exposed the growing threat of war-related disinformation, particularly…
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EXPLAINER: What to Know About the Upcoming FCT Area Council Elections
By Mustapha Lawal The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The…
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