Aliyu Dahiru

Aliyu is an Assistant Editor at HumAngle and Head of the Radicalism and Extremism Desk. He has years of experience researching misinformation and influence operations. He is passionate about analysing jihadism in Africa and has published several articles on the topic. His work has been featured in various local and international publications.

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Aliyu DahiruJanuary 11, 2021
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Kano Govt Rescues 7 Kidnapped Kids Sold Off To Anambra

Kano State Government, northwest Nigeria says seven more children kidnapped from the state and trafficked to Anambra State, southeast Nigeria…
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Aliyu DahiruJanuary 10, 2021
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Police Arrest 318 Suspected Criminals In Yobe

Police in Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria, said a total of 318 suspected criminals were arrested in the fourth quarter of…
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Aliyu DahiruJanuary 10, 2021
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Gunmen Attack Rice Mill Factory In Kano, Kill One

Unknown gunmen Saturday evening attacked a rice mill factory in Kano State, northwestern Nigeria, and killed a man identified as…
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Aliyu DahiruJanuary 6, 2021
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WhatsAppp is Tracking You – Apple Reveals

Apple has revealed that the Facebook owned messaging application, WhatsApp, is tracking the location, contacts and shopping habits of its…
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Security & Tech

Aliyu DahiruJanuary 4, 2021
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Hacked: How To Know If You Are Under A Cyber Attack

A research has shown that over 445 million cyberattacks were detected between January and May 2020, and the numbers skyrocketed…
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Aliyu DahiruJanuary 3, 2021
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Military Airstrikes Hit Terrorists’ Hideouts, Kill Scores

The Defence Headquarters says the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed Boko Haram terrorists’ hideouts in two…
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Disinformation

Aliyu DahiruDecember 31, 2020
854

Fact-check: No Evidence Linking NIN With SIM Cards Is Targeted At Social Media Users

Claim: A Facebook user with the name, Bas Yahemeka Bijleveld, has claimed that the linkage of National Identity Numbers (NINs)…
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Security & Tech

Aliyu DahiruDecember 31, 2020
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WhatsApp To Stop Working On iPhone 6, 6s And Android Phones On January 1

Several devices operating on the Android and iOS mobile operating systems are to stop running WhatsApp messaging applications from January…
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Disinformation

Aliyu DahiruDecember 31, 2020
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Fact-check: Covifor Is Not A COVID-19 Vaccine, Not Slated For Test In Africa As Claimed In This Viral Message

Claim: A viral WhatsApp message has claimed that Covifor injection, manufactured by the Indian pharmaceutical company, Hetero, is a COVID-19…
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Aliyu DahiruDecember 30, 2020
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Ugandan Soldiers Receive Medal for Peace Mission In Somalia

The Ugandan soldiers from Battle Group 28, serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), have been awarded medals…
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