Misinformation

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Closing the climate info gap for Sokoto rice farmers

THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) developed early warning systems and agro-meteorological advisories, but Sokoto rice farmers say they never...
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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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A look at false claims that defined Buhari’s presidency

FORMER President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away at the age of 82. The announcement...
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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...
Nurudeen AKEWUSHOLA -
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Two years in office: Tinubu presidency spreads misleading information

SINCE taking office on May 29, 2023, the Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his media team have frequently...
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