The 2026 IPA TouchPoints data, marking two decades of monitoring British media habits, offers a fascinating look at the modern human paradox: we are becoming increasingly wary of the digital world, yet we are more tethered to it than ever. Across every age demographic, roughly 79% of adults express significant concern regarding the proliferation of misinformation on social media platforms. Despite this collective skepticism, our behavior suggests a form of “digital dependency.” Young people aged 16–34 remain the most frequent users, clocking in over two and a half hours of social media consumption daily, proving that our fear of what…

In an effort to set the record straight regarding the security situation in Kebbi State, the State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed, recently traveled to Abuja to address growing public concern. During a high-level visit to the headquarters of the Media Trust Group, the Commissioner categorically debunked sensational reports circulating about the emergence of a new insurgent group dubbed “Sai Malam.” According to Ahmed, these claims are not only baseless but are being actively weaponized by political detractors intended to create unnecessary panic and malign the reputation of the state government. By bringing this message directly to…