The Nigerian Army and the Defence Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (DECAN) recently came together in Abuja to address a growing, silent crisis: the erosion of public trust caused by misinformation. At the heart of this discussion was a heartfelt appeal for Nigerians to recognize the genuine, often fatal, sacrifices made by soldiers deployed across the country. Leadership from both the Army and the Air Force expressed deep concern that the rise of social media has created an environment where malicious narratives can easily overshadow the stories of bravery and self-sacrifice occurring on the front lines. The overarching message was clear:…

In Taiwan, the messaging app Line has become a central arena for a sophisticated influence campaign, reaching nearly every corner of society. Because the platform relies on encrypted, peer-to-peer communication within closed social circles—such as alumni groups or neighborhood associations—disinformation flows largely unchecked by public scrutiny. Researchers from National Taiwan University, John Chung-En Liu and Lee Chia-Fen, have categorized this flood of misinformation into four distinct pillars: “renewable delayism,” distrust in infrastructure, nuclear distraction, and misleading climate action. These themes are not random grievances; they are calculated, thematic efforts to erode public confidence in the current government while realigning the…