Nigeria

By Moses Ameh The public comment on violence in Nigeria has been observed to change from a normal state to a polarized virtual environment within a short time on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and WhatsApp. These exchanges tend to be sparked by a statement or interpretation of insecurity-related incidents, and quickly ...

By Samuel Olaniran In global discussions about online extremism, messaging apps such as WhatsApp often receive less attention than platforms like Facebook, X, or TikTok. Yet WhatsApp has become one of the most powerful political tools in the Global South. Its encrypted design, ubiquity, and integration into everyday social life make it a particularly attractive ...