Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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In recent days, the political atmosphere in Oyo State has been clouded by rumors suggesting that Chief Adebayo Adelabu, the former Minister of Power and a prominent APC governorship hopeful, has taken his political party to court. These reports, which allege that the Chief is challenging the recent governorship primary…
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If you’ve ever felt frustrated by a sudden “cookies must be enabled” error message while trying to browse your favorite site, you aren’t alone. We’ve all been there—trying to access a page only to be met with a digital roadblock that tells us our browser settings aren’t playing nice. Essentially, cookies are tiny pieces of data that help websites remember who you are. Without them, a site can’t keep you logged in or remember your preferences, making them essential for a smooth online experience. If you are seeing this message, it simply means your browser’s “memory” is turned off, and…
The absurdity of the opening examples—ranging from Trump’s supposed dealings with China to fictional geopolitical crises in Nepal—serves as a stark wake-up call regarding the fragility of our shared reality. If these claims seem laughable, it is because they are; yet, for many students today, these aren’t just jokes—they are treated as legitimate news. Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news are no longer peripheral problems belonging to internet trolls or tabloid magazines. They have migrated into our classrooms, fundamentally altering the way young people perceive the world around them. When I ask my students about the sources of these bizarre narratives,…
