Sunday Awóṣòro

In this piece, I reflect on my journey and work with Taylor Dibbert of the @ICFJ following our recent conversation. Key takeaway for me is my comment on journalism's purpose in society as I clearly stated:

The @Fmohnigeria in collaboration with @WHO, @NCDCgov, @NphcdaNG, Africa Infodemic Response Alliance (AIRA), and partners, is supporting a national assessment of Nigeria’s Infodemic Management (IM) System; to strengthen coordination, improve early detection of misinformation, and…

Ivorians will cast their votes tomorrow, October 25, 2025, in the presidential election, a pivotal moment in Côte d'Ivoire's democratic journey. With over 8.7 million registered voters, the election comes amid ongoing efforts to strengthen political stability, transparency, and…

#CotedIvoire 40 acteurs médiatiques formés à la lutte contre la désinformation et les ingérences étrangères de l’information. Une initiative du CJID en partenariat avec la Cellule Anti Fake News. #ElectionsCiv2025 @WANEP_Regional @WANEPCI @CelluleAntiFake

In conversation with The Cable's @taiween. Sharing my thoughts, insights and research journey.

Today in Abuja, we are hosting the Scenario Development (SD) Toolkit Review & Validation Workshop. Developed by @nighealthwatch, the toolkit helps professionals simulate real scenarios, test strategies, and refine responses to manage infodemics during public health emergencies.…

Happening now: participants are engaging in scenario development group brainstorms using the SD Toolkit’s five-step framework. By aligning with the WHO Infodemic Management Pillars: Identification, Simplification, Amplification & Quantification, they are co-creating strategies…

Participants tested the SD Toolkit by developing case-based scenarios, putting the framework into practice. These exercises demonstrated the importance of the toolkit in helping stakeholders anticipate challenges, refine strategies, and strengthen coordinated responses to health…

“I feel used, stupid, and depressed.” For Temitope, surrogacy was supposed to be survival. Instead, it became a cycle of exploitation; a trap many Nigerian women are falling into. This Saturday, 27th September, we tell her story and the truth behind it. youtu.be/GN9O4J0rxKk :…

📢 Registrations are still open for #MDC2025! This November, the 2025 Media and Development Conference returns under the theme "Reimagining Democracy, Development, and Data for the Next Decade." 📅Conference dates: Monday 24th to Thursday 27th November, 2025. Don't miss it!…

I featured on a live interview on Channels TV earlier this week where I highlighted at least 7 red flags in the ₦11 billion Enugu Smart Schools contract involving Sujimoto and the EFCC. My argument is that this case isn’t only about Sujimoto. The bigger story is the systemic…

Yes, you guessed it. The Media and Development Conference is back, bigger and coming soon! What can you expect from this year's edition? 🔹 Exciting panel discussions and technical workshops. 🔹 A spotlight on Nigeria's first-ever Openness Index, launched by CJID in July. 🔹…

In Nigeria, the media plays a vital role in informing the public and holding power to account. But as civic space shrinks and threats to press freedom intensify, the foundations of democracy, transparency, citizen participation, and expression are under serious strain. Today,…

Two things that will COMPLETELY change a person’s worldview and politics: 1. Build anything - a family, a business, even muscle 2. Self-improvement in any form - getting healthier, meditating, learning new skills, improving old skills You can’t do any of this without being…

What happened to Kaduna’s N10bn dairy project? In 2020, the Kaduna State government under Nasir El-Rufai's (@elrufai) administration launched the Damau household milk project, a ₦10.5bn plan to empower 1,000 families, boost dairy production, and reduce farmer-herder clashes.…

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to impact the media landscape, its complex relationship with journalism and press freedom has become a defining concern. To mark World Press Freedom Day (#WPFD25), themed “Reporting in the Brave New World - The Impact of Artificial…

#DidYouKnow In 2024, the U.S. disbursed over $206 million in foreign aid to Ghana, with the health sector receiving the highest disbursement at $93.93 million. At the other end, humanitarian assistance saw the lowest disbursement, with $153K dedicated to protection assistance…

#DidYouKnow The health sector received the highest amount of U.S. foreign aid to Nigeria in 2024, with $463.7 million disbursed to address critical health issues like HIV/AIDS, malaria, and maternal and child health? Here’s a detailed overview of the 9 key sectors and the amount…

Section 69(a) of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution mandates that a recall petition must be signed by more than half (50%+1) of registered voters in that constituency. This threshold was not met by petitioner for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s recall, according to statement by…

From white coat to white lies? Inibehe Okon presented himself as a top-tier medical professional, but questions about his credentials have surfaced, with no proof of his medical training. Is his career built on fiction? Our fact check has all the answers:…