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Ministry of Information ignores fight against misinformation in 2026 Budget

THE Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation did not allocate any funds to enlighten the public on the...
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Misinformation that trailed major events in 2025

THE year 2025 was marked by misinformation involving Nigerian public figures, international events, and high-profile incidents across politics, economics,...
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How emotion drives misinformation online

ACROSS the digital spaces, from WhatsApp closed groups to Facebook pages, false content often spreads not because it looks...
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Old video used to depict Buhari’s burial amid illness rumours

An X account, @UDBiafra1st, posted a video showing Northern dignitaries gathered at a funeral, claiming it showed the burial...
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Video does not show Atiku dancing at Wizkid’s concert

AN X user, @Innocent_Zikky, has posted a video showing a man dancing at a party with a claim that...
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Misinformation that dominated the media space in 2024

IN recent months, Nigeria's social media space has experienced a significant increase in disinformation and misinformation trends, sometimes leading...
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