As the 2027 general elections approach, Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched a proactive campaign to shield the nation’s democracy from the corrosive effects of misinformation and digital manipulation. In a strategic partnership with UNESCO and the International Media and Information Literacy Institute (IMILI), INEC is calling for a heightened sense of responsibility among political leaders, the media, and youth advocates. The central message is clear: the integrity of our electoral process—and indeed our national stability—depends on our collective ability to distinguish truth from fabrication in an era where false narratives travel faster than the truth. The urgency…

The recent appointment of Mykhailo Drapatiy as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has immediately thrust him into the center of a volatile information battlefield. Shortly after his promotion, a sophisticated disinformation campaign emerged on July 26, characterized by a flood of fake social media pages and fabricated statements purportedly authored by the general. This incident highlights a disturbing reality in the modern era of hybrid warfare: when high-ranking officials take on pivotal roles, they become immediate targets for bad actors looking to destabilize public trust. By imitating the tone and military stature of a leader like Drapatiy,…