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INSIGHT: How true is the claim that herbal remedies and specific fruits cure cancer?
Social media has been inundated with medical misinformation on the effectiveness of natural remedies such as lemon, cloves, snail slime,…
INSIGHT: How disinformation on social media is fuelling crisis in Niger Republic
After the military junta in Niger Republic forcefully took over the reins of power, the internet was awash with several…
INSIGHT: How scammers impersonate real businesses — and make Ponzi versions — on social media
Ponzi schemes are classic scams many Nigerians are still falling for despite the economic hardship. As the country’s economic realities…
INSIGHT: How news sites spread disinformation during Nigeria’s 2023 polls
In the build-up to the 2023 general election in Nigeria, a couple of unfamiliar news websites sprang up with the…
INSIGHT: How fake Anonymous Facebook accounts spread disinformation and incite violence
For nearly two decades, “Anonymous”, one of the world's most infamous hacktivist groups, has been in operation. The mysterious online…
INSIGHT: How disinformation was used to promote political candidates in 2023 elections
During the just-concluded elections, politicians and their supporters used social media to manipulate public opinion, either by deliberately spreading false…