Nigeria: Presidency Warns Against Deepfake Videos, Says Religion Being Weaponised for Political Gain

Nigeria: Presidency Warns Against Deepfake Videos, Says Religion Being Weaponised for Political Gain

ABUJA -- The Presidency has raised alarm over what it described as a growing wave of deepfake videos and manipulated online content aimed at weaponising religion for political purposes ahead of the election season.

Presidency warns Nigerians against deepfake videos, religious disinformation

The Presidency yesterday warned Nigerians against the growing circulation of fake media contents and digitally manipulated materials designed to mislead the public

Presidency warns against deepfake videos, says religion being weaponised for political gain

Presidency warns against religious disinformation, deepfake videos

The Presidency warns Nigerians against religious disinformation and deepfake videos aimed at inciting division ahead of the 2027 elections. Verify informat

Presidency Raises Alarm Over Politically Motivated Deepfake Campaigns

By Adedapo Adesanya The presidency has raised alarm over what it described as a growing pattern of digitally manipulated content aimed at exploiting religious sentiments for political purposes. In a public service announcement issued by the Office of Digital Engagement and Strategy, it was disclosed that “deliberate attempts” to mislead Nigerians through deep fake videos […]