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.

Exclusive

Aliyu DahiruJune 16, 2020
8,146

Militia Groups In North-West Nigeria In Process Of Sealing Allegiance With Boko Haram

Jama’atu Ahlussunnah Lidda’awati Wal Jihad, the Shekau’s faction of Boko Haram, released a new video on the night of Monday,…
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Disinformation

Aliyu DahiruJune 15, 2020
1,207

Fact-check: Did WHO Say There is No Asymptomatic Transmission of Covid-19?

Claim: A video clip circulating on social media shows Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO Technical Lead, in a press briefing…
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News

Aliyu DahiruJune 13, 2020
1,094

End The Insecurity In The North – CAN To FG

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called upon the Federal Government to take proactive measures that will end insecurity…
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Disinformation

Aliyu DahiruJune 11, 2020
6,140

Factcheck: No, She Was Not Arrested For Raping A 4-Year Old Boy

Claim: A news report circulating on social media and published by different blogs claims that a lady with the name,…
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Disinformation

Aliyu DahiruJune 6, 2020
3,716

Fact-check: Is Nigeria on the Verge of Losing 24 Local Governments To Cameroon?

Claim: A news report by a Nigerian newspaper stated that “By July 10 this year, Nigeria may lose 24 local…
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News

Aliyu DahiruJune 2, 2020
1,468

‘We Are Traumatised’, Sokoto Communities Cry Out Over Terror Attacks

Wracked by terror attacks by armed criminals, people in the village slept fitfully after witnessing how four members of their…
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Analyses

Aliyu DahiruMay 29, 2020
906

Analysis: Fact-check Label and the Future of Disinformation

On Tuesday, May 27, 2020, Twitter glued a fact-check label on a tweet from President Donald Trump. This came after…
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Analyses

Aliyu DahiruMay 23, 2020
1,677

Almajirai in Kano’s Colony of Affliction

The Kano State Orientation Camp of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) situated in Karaye, Karaye Local Government Area, was…
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News

Aliyu DahiruMay 18, 2020
2,065

Banditry: Katsina flows with Blood As Attacks Intensify

Katsina State is covered with blood as banditry, cattle rustling, kidnapping and other forms of criminality have intensified in communities…
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News

Aliyu DahiruMay 14, 2020
2,786

Major Takeaways From the Shekau’s New Audio

The leader of Jama’atu Ahlussunnah Lidda’awati Wal Jihad, Abubakar Shekau, has released a new audio saying the audio of him…
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