Topmaike007:
I refuse to believe op,so any news that depict killings of people now is fake news..
na wa ooo,and you people are saying young minds to rule when they know the truth and they can't say it.

we Nigerians dont know our problem the day we know it is the day our long suffering will end..

Good morning nairalanders.

agabusta:
How fake news fuels Nigeria's herder crisis

Fake pictures circulating on social media which users are falsely claiming depict inter-communal violence are inflaming already high tensions in Nigeria.

It comes after three days of deadly clashes between mainly Muslim cattle herders and mostly Christian farmers left more than 200 people dead in the centre of the country.

A gruesome image of a woman face down in a pool of blood with a gaping shoulder wound is purported to be from the recent attacks. It has hundreds of retweets on Twitter, but it first appeared on the internet in 2011 in a story about domestic violence in Nigeria.

Another image appears to show half a dozen people that were killed in the attacks. On closer inspection it becomes clear that the picture was not taken in Nigeria, and is actually the scene of a 2015 traffic accident in the Dominican Republic.

They are both too graphic for us to display and were accompanied by highly inflammatory comments.


And it's not just pictures.

Earlier this week, major Nigerian news outlets ran a story claiming that Danladi Circoma, a leader of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, said the attacks in Plateau were revenge for the loss of 300 cows.

"Since these cows were not found, no-one should expect peace in the areas," Mr Circoma is reported to have said.

His comments drew widespread anger and swift condemnation, but he has denied ever making the statement.

What is fake news?
Completely false information, photos or videos purposefully created and spread to confuse or misinform;

Information, photos or videos manipulated to deceive - or old photographs shared as new
Satire or parody which means no harm but can fool people;

Misinformation and fake news in Nigeria is nothing new, particularly around ethnic clashes and violence.

In some cases, the lack of official information has created a vacuum which has been filled by rumours. This only serves to escalate tensions futher.


The most recent violence has been in Plateau state
The explosion of social media - Nigeria has 26 million active Facebook users - and the rapid growth of smartphones means rumour spread quickly and easily on social media.

In January, the presidency denounced a fake Twitter account which appeared to justify herdsmen attacks in Benue state to the anger of the public.

A month later, a letter alerting the public to an apparent attack by herders on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a major route in the country's south-west, went viral before the police issued a statement to deny it.

As criticism of the government's handling of the crisis grows , there are fears that fake news could result in further violence.

Last year, Information Minister Lai Mohammed spoke repeatedly about the danger of fake news, warning that it could "threaten and destroy" the country.

How to spot fake news
It is likely that more fake news stories will surface about the crisis, particularly in the run-up to next year's presidential election.

Social media companies like Facebook and Twitter have revealed plans to fight the global problem of fake news, but here are five ways you can stop the spread of misinformation:

Check the source: Fake social media accounts often try to appear as if they are from legitimate news sites, so check that every account you share information from is genuine. Verified accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have a blue tick.

Look at multiple sources: Although this isn't foolproof, it's nonetheless worth checking multiple reputable new sources when trying to verify if what you're seeing is real. Ask yourself: Are trusted news outlets also reporting this information?

Verification tools: There are dozens of tools online that can help determine the authenticity of a picture or a video. Google, Bing and Tin Eye all offer a reverse image search, which can tell you where images have been used before. Video verification is more tricky, but tools like InVid allow you to select video from Facebook and YouTube to see if or where these videos have been used before.

Check metadata: If you have an original video or picture, you can check the metadata which will give you a wealth of information, including where and when the image or video was taken plus the device make and model. Unfortunately, when images and videos are uploaded to social media platforms their metadata is stripped out.

Think before you post: It sounds obvious, but be careful not to add to the problem of fake news. Before you post, ask yourself if you're sure the information you're about to post is real.

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Topmaike007:
I refuse to believe op,so any news that depict killings of people now is fake news..
na wa ooo,and you people are saying young minds to rule when they know the truth and they can't say it.

we Nigerians dont know our problem the day we know it is the day our long suffering will end..

Good morning nairalanders.

greatiyk4u:
This is the result of trying to stop corruption which is the major source of livelihood of Nigerians before now.



The most painful part is that even our so called graduates are easily deceived by these cheap lies as far as it suits their narrative......


Many of Buhari haters only just hate him for no justifiable reason,


Moral integrity level of the current crop of Nigerians is very low,

Pathetically, most of the acclaimed youths who lost their jobs under Buhari were actually working as either thugs, slaves and sex objects to politicians who don't have access to much public fund again to foot such extravagant and unnecessary bills any longer and throw them away,

greatiyk4u:
This is the result of trying to stop corruption which is the major source of livelihood of Nigerians before now.



The most painful part is that even our so called graduates are easily deceived by these cheap lies as far as it suits their narrative......


Many of Buhari haters only just hate him for no justifiable reason,


Moral integrity level of the current crop of Nigerians is very low,

Pathetically, most of the acclaimed youths who lost their jobs under Buhari were actually working as either thugs, slaves and sex objects to politicians who don't have access to much public fund again to foot such extravagant and unnecessary bills any longer and throw them away,

post=68947916:

GOD BLESS you for this great words bro.
The problem is that TRUTH IS BITTER to the children of hate.
And the hatred and sadness will be with them as long as they live.
GOD BLESS PMB.

Olanipereku:
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Thunder scatter Buhari Insha'Allah amin
Thunder scatter Buhari Insha'Allah amin
Thunder scatter Buhari Insha'Allah amin

Thunder scatter poisoned barbecue sellers Insha'Allah amin

Olanipereku:
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from the stable of lair Muhammed the charlatan bastard
they're trying as much as possible to cover up for terrorist Miyetti Allah killing hundreds of people in Jos
they're investing much money in using top media for their dirty job.
but it won't work
Miyetti Allah is a terrorist group
kiss the truth