The Lagos State government is currently locked in a tense battle against what it describes as a deliberate campaign of misinformation regarding the state’s recent flood crisis. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, recently issued a stern warning via social media, accusing specific influencers and bloggers of weaponizing the weather for political gain. According to the government, these individuals are painting an exaggerated picture of the city’s plight by passing off viral images of massive flooding from other states—and even other countries—as if they were captured within the streets of Lagos. The Commissioner argues that this…

In the serene city of Mysuru, the digital age has brought a new challenge to local law enforcement. While social media was designed to connect communities, it has increasingly become a breeding ground for rumors that threaten the peace of our neighborhoods. Recognizing the anxiety caused by a surge in unverified claims, the Mysuru City Police have officially launched an intensified surveillance operation. Their goal is simple but vital: to monitor platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, ensuring that the digital landscape remains as orderly and factual as the streets of the city itself. The catalyst for this crackdown stems…