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How social media proliferation fuels misinformation, worsens security crisis in Nigeria

By Big New York · 07/07/2026 · Updated 07/07/2026
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The rise of social media has created an avenue for sharing manipulated visuals, fake reports, and false information about security incidents.  For decades, Nigeria has battled a security crisis that has resulted in widespread property loss and the deaths of thousands of Nigerians, according to a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), at.

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The rise of social media has created an avenue for sharing manipulated visuals, fake reports, and false information about security incidents.  For decades, Nigeria has battled a security crisis that has resulted in widespread property loss and the deaths of thousands of Nigerians, according to a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), at.

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Readers should compare the media report with official records, agency pages, public statements, court records, or follow-up reporting when available.

Does this prove wrongdoing?

No. BigNY treats criticism and concerns as questions unless they are supported by named sources, official records, lawsuits, audits, court filings, investigations, or direct public statements.

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