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.

Armed Violence

Aliyu DahiruJuly 18, 2020
1,320

Boko Haram: Hate Speech Campaign Targeting Kanuri Trends on Twitter

Systematic disinformation and hate speech campaign trended on Friday, July 17, on Twitter Nigeria with users promoting messages accusing Kanuris…
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Security & Tech

Aliyu DahiruJuly 18, 2020
935

Terrorists Exploit Facebook Loopholes, Recruit Members Online

A report released by the London based Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) said supporters of Islamic State (IS) continue to…
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Security & Tech

Aliyu DahiruJuly 16, 2020
1,146

Prominent Twitter Users Hacked by Bitcoin Scammers

Prominent and verified Twitter accounts were hacked, on Wednesday, in an apparent bitcoin scam. The accounts of Bill Gates, Barack…
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News

Aliyu DahiruJuly 15, 2020
867

Expert Advises Nigeria On E-Learning, Says Covid-19 Has Teachable Lessons

A UK based Nigerian academic and expert on e-learning, Dr. Dili Ojukwu, has advised Nigeria to adopt an e-learning system…
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News

Aliyu DahiruJuly 14, 2020
653

Authorities Release Opposition Leaders After Violent Anti-Govt Protests In Mali

Authorities in Mali have freed 20 political opponents detained during days of deadly anti-government protests in Mali, according to emerging…
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News

Aliyu DahiruJuly 14, 2020
4,021

Shekau Releases New Audio, Threatens Bukarti Again, Says Media Undermine Him

The leader of Jama’atu Ahlussunnah Lidda’awati Wal Jihad otherwise known as Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has released a new audio…
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News

Aliyu DahiruJuly 13, 2020
1,059

NGO Suspends Worker Accused of Raping Minor in Borno

A non-governmental organisation, Street Child, has suspended a male staff accused of raping a 10-year old girl in Borno. The…
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News

Aliyu DahiruJuly 12, 2020
849

COVID-19: Switch Off Air Conditioning to Stop Airborne Spread – Expert

An expert told The Telegraph that air conditioning units that only used recirculated air, could aggravate the spread of coronavirus…
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News

Aliyu DahiruJuly 11, 2020
1,088

COVID-19: Immigration Stops 58 Nigerian Doctors From Travelling To UK

For failure to comply to standards, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on Friday stopped 58 Nigerian medical doctors travelling to London…
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News

Aliyu DahiruJuly 10, 2020
862

Africa Suffers New Surge of #COVID19, Now At “Full Speed”

As of Thursday, July 9, there are 541,381 cases of COVID-19 in Africa with the highest records from the Southern…
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