Nurudeen Akewushola
Investigative Journalist at The ICIR| Fact-checker and OSINT investigator at FactCheckHub|2023 PWC award winner | Pulitzer Centre Grantee| Talks about fact-checking, OSINT, Investigative Journalism, Media Literacy
Nigeria
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About
I'm an investigative journalist with special interest in social justice, conflict and accountability reporting. I firmly believe that brave and tenacious investigative reporting plays a crucial role in combating corruption and molding society.
With a proven track record of thorough fact-checking, I also specialize in detecting and investigating information disorder and influence operations using Open Source Intelligence, data and research.
I work as a reporter and fact-checker with International Centre for Investigative Reporting. I am a grantee of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting and winner of 2023 PWC award on Tax and Fiscal Policy Reporting.
I'm always open to collaboration and opportunities to contribute towards positive changes in society.
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🚀 Level up your digital media skills for social impact! Are you a MENA changemaker, storyteller, content creator, journalist or media professional?…
🚀 Level up your digital media skills for social impact! Are you a MENA changemaker, storyteller, content creator, journalist or media professional?…
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An image showing a group of security operatives escorting a suspect in a blue native outfit has been used by many Nigerian news platforms to depict…
An image showing a group of security operatives escorting a suspect in a blue native outfit has been used by many Nigerian news platforms to depict…
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Thank you, Federico Fernandez. I’m very excited for this partnership and I look forward amazing things we’ll do together.
Thank you, Federico Fernandez. I’m very excited for this partnership and I look forward amazing things we’ll do together.
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Disinformation: How social media users launder suspended Nigerian minister Betta Edu’s image on X
International Centre for Investigative Reporting
See publicationIn January 2024, more than 50 social media users converged online to amplify similar narratives making the phrase "Dr Betta Edu" to trend for several days on X. For FactCheckHub, I showed that this is not merely a coincidence; rather, it is a disinformation campaign orchestrated and launched by individuals with the aim of pressuring the authorities into reinstating the suspended Humanitarian Affairs minister.
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Maritime ‘Bandits’: ‘Agberos’ rake in N2.16bn revenue annually from Lagos ports corridor (2)
International Centre for Investigative Reporting
See publicationThis is the second part of a two-part report in which I examine how indiscriminate extortion and touting by hoodlums and corrupt security agencies along ports’ corridors impede the efficiency of electronic call-up system developed to deal with port congestion and restore order to that economic gateway.
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Maritime ‘Bandits’: Lagos government looks away as touting, extortion thrive at Apapa Ports corridor [part 1]
International Centre for Investigative Reporting
See publicationThe Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) introduced the electronic call-up system, powered by the Eto App, to tackle the issue of truck congestion in Apapa ports and restore order to that economic gateway. However, indiscriminate extortion and touting by hoodlums and corrupt security agencies along ports’ corridors have continued to impede the efficiency of the system. In this report, I examine how this development threatens the maritime sector.
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2023: Troubled by terrorists, Kaduna residents skeptical about participating in election
International Centre for Investigative Reporting
See publicationAS Nigerians gear up to elect new set of leaders who would pilot the affairs of the country for the next four years, insecurity has been identified as one of the major challenges that may mar the process as the safety of electoral personnel and voters cannot be guaranteed in some parts of the country battling insecurity. In this report, I examine how security situation in some terrorised communities in Kaduna threatens citizens’ participation in the 2023 polls.
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2023 election: How false attributions on social media contribute to misinformation
FactCheckHub
See publicationAs the Nigeria's elections set to commence on February 25, The FactCheckHub observed an increase in fabricated statements attributed to key public and influential figures in Nigeria. In this analysis I look into how this development has the tendency of distorting voters’ perspectives and ability to make informed decisions at the polls.
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2023: How dearth of data threatens fact-checking, exposes citizens to political misinformation in Nigeria
The International Centre for Investigative Reporting
See publicationThe story examines frequent difficulties facing many Nigerian fact-checkers in accessing data to ensure that the public consumes accurate information.
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2023 polls: Seven ways to avoid election misinformation
International Centre for Investigative Reporting
See publicationIn this explainer for The ICIR , I highlight a few steps you can take to protect yourself and your community against false and misleading information ahead of the forthcoming general election in Nigeria.
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Sokoto, Zamfara: The hard realities of being disabled and displaced in Northwest Nigeria
International Centre for Investigative Reporting
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How corrupt immigration officers extort Nigerian passport seekers despite launch of digital portal
The International Centre for Investigative Reporting
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How agency banking aids financial inclusion, reduces unemployment in Nigeria
Social Voices
See publicationThe report examines how agency banking aids financial inclusion, reduces unemployment in Nigeria
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I just had an insightful session on investigative journalism with some amazing campus journalists from the University of Ilorin this evening. As…
I just had an insightful session on investigative journalism with some amazing campus journalists from the University of Ilorin this evening. As…
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What is it like working as a humanitarian worker in the volatile environment that is Nigeria's North West? How do you save a life while also keeping…
What is it like working as a humanitarian worker in the volatile environment that is Nigeria's North West? How do you save a life while also keeping…
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While addressing Nigerians via a nationwide broadcast on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu highlighted some of the achievements recorded by his…
While addressing Nigerians via a nationwide broadcast on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu highlighted some of the achievements recorded by his…
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From the moment the 'End Bad Governance' protest date was fixed, the social media has been inundated with a wave of misinformation. Disinformation…
From the moment the 'End Bad Governance' protest date was fixed, the social media has been inundated with a wave of misinformation. Disinformation…
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AMID controversies over the signing of the Samoa Agreement by the Nigerian government, a letter allegedly written by Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari to…
AMID controversies over the signing of the Samoa Agreement by the Nigerian government, a letter allegedly written by Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari to…
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THE Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, trended on X this week as many Nigerian netizens called him out over the poor quality of roads in some…
THE Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, trended on X this week as many Nigerian netizens called him out over the poor quality of roads in some…
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MAYOR of Blanco, Texas and founder of Africa Arise International, Mike Arnold claimed that the latest Global Terrorism Index (GTI) report showed that…
MAYOR of Blanco, Texas and founder of Africa Arise International, Mike Arnold claimed that the latest Global Terrorism Index (GTI) report showed that…
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The Nigerian Jollof is under some serious threat 🚨🚨 It's a metaphor really, so lets hope this SOS can help save our National Pride and by…
The Nigerian Jollof is under some serious threat 🚨🚨 It's a metaphor really, so lets hope this SOS can help save our National Pride and by…
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Always a pleasure making data simple, understandable and bite-sized in creative and engaging ways through compelling visual storytelling. 📈 With my…
Always a pleasure making data simple, understandable and bite-sized in creative and engaging ways through compelling visual storytelling. 📈 With my…
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