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.

News

Aliyu DahiruJanuary 3, 2021
710

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
801

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
15,661

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
958

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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News

Aliyu DahiruDecember 30, 2020
741

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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Human Rights

Aliyu DahiruDecember 24, 2020
454

Press Freedom: 59 Media Workers Killed In 2020 – UNESCO

The Director-General of UN Educational, Scientific Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Audrey Azoulay, has said that at least 59 media workers have…
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News

Aliyu DahiruDecember 23, 2020
1,561

Kidnappers Abduct Corp Members, Shoot One To Death Along Abuja-Lokoja Road

Kidnappers along Lokoja-Abuja Highway have abducted members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on their way from Ede NYSC…
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News

Aliyu DahiruDecember 22, 2020
790

NIN Registration: How Kano People Ignore COVID-19 Protocols

The National Identity registration is currently leading to violation of COVID-19 protocols in Kano State, Northwest Nigeria, as many citizens…
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News

Aliyu DahiruDecember 21, 2020
5,778

Shekau Flaunts Fighters In Lake Chad As His Group Mimics ISWAP’s Governance Approach

The Abubakar Shekau faction of Boko Haram, otherwise known as Jama’atu Ahlussunnah Lidda’awati Wal Jihad (JAS), appears to be mimicking…
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News

Aliyu DahiruDecember 20, 2020
1,777

Allow People To Protect Themselves, Northern Traditional Ruler Advocates

The Emir of Anka and Chairman, Zamfara State Council of Chiefs, Attahiru Muhammad Ahmad Anka has appealed to the government…
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