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INSIGHT: How conspiracy theories are used to disinform Nigerians about HPV vaccine
“Bill Gates wants to reduce the world's population through vaccines and GMOs”; "It's an attempt to kill our girls"... these…
INSIGHT: How AI-generated videos are used to imitate influential personalities to drive false health narratives
“My name is Wole Soyinka, and I have been struggling with high blood pressure for over 15 years”. This excerpt…
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 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…
FACT CHECK: Video showing reopening of Idiroko border is old
A video circulating on social media claims that the Idiroko border has been recently opened. On Monday, a 21-second video…
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…