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Misinformation
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INEC Chairman Amupitan Discusses Professional Sacrifices and Election Misinformation
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan discusses the personal sacrifices required by his role and identifies digital misinformation as a key threat to Nigerian elections.
Kebbi Administration Warns of Planned Disinformation Strategy for 2027
Kebbi State officials are warning that opposition elements are using misinformation tactics to influence public opinion ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Kogi High Court Refutes Claims of NDC Deregistration Order
The Kogi State High Court denies reports that it ordered the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, labeling the viral social media claims as false.
Nigerian Army Calls for End to Misleading Online Narratives About Soldiers
The Nigerian Army is asking the public to avoid spreading online misinformation that hurts troop morale, while calling for closer collaboration with the media to ensure accurate reporting.
Nigerian Air Force Urges Public to Rely on Official Statements Over Rumours
The Nigerian Air Force has appealed to the public to trust official service communications, warning that misinformation undermines national security and aids hostile groups.
Lagos State Plans Legal Action Against X User for Spreading Fake Flood Footage
Lagos State authorities are moving forward with a lawsuit against an X user who posted a false flood video that originated in Bangladesh, despite the user deleting the content.
Blogger confesses to creating fake stories regarding Governor Soludo and his son
Ejike Ofoegbu, a blogger who published false stories about Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his son, has issued a formal apology after admitting the claims were fabricated for online traffic.
Content Creator Retracts False Claims Regarding Governor Soludo’s Son
Ejike Ofoegbu, publisher of Igbo Time Magazine, has publicly apologized after admitting to creating fake videos impersonating Governor Chukwuma Soludo's son, Ozonna.
NELFUND Refutes False Reports Regarding Student Loan Maintenance Payments
NELFUND has officially rejected claims that federal student upkeep payments for the 2025/2026 session have been suspended, dismissing the viral social media document as fake.
Osun Gubernatorial Election: INEC Calls on Journalists to Tackle Misinformation
INEC has cautioned journalists against spreading misinformation ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election, emphasizing the need for rigorous fact-checking and official verification to maintain democratic integrity.