How are first time voters in Nigeria navigating fake news?
The spread of misinformation and fake news is the biggest threat to Nigeria鈥檚 2019 elections, according to the country鈥檚 information minister Lai Mohammed.
Recent fake stories have ranged from claims that the opposition leader - Atiku Abubakar - wants corruption to work in Nigeria to a rumour that President Buhari has been replaced by a clone from Sudan.
Ahead of the 成人快手's conference aimed at tackling fake news, Mayeni Jones spoke to three first time voters in Abuja about how they navigate a complicated landscape of information.
(Photo: (L-R): Olayiwoia Femi, Gloria Asabor and Adenaike Ayomide. Credit: 成人快手)
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