IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL PRACTICE (IJRCP )

E-ISSN 2579-0501
P-ISSN 2695-219X
VOL. 9 NO. 4 2024
DOI: 10.56201/ijrcp.v9.no4.2024.pg34.40

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Adopting Principles Synthesized from Hadith Criticism to Combat Information Disorder about the Nigeria Election

Qaasim-Badmusi Saheed Biodun, Ph.D. & Bello Muhammad Ph.D.

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Abstract

Information disorder has cut across the thin and thick of life through social media outlets. Particularly, the 2023 Nigeria election has been marred with disinformation. This has led to erosion of public trust in electoral institutions and processes. Therefore, combating information disorder in Nigeria's electoral landscape necessitates a comprehensive strategy. This should encompass collaborative fact-checking and improved media literacy, To demonstrate this, three claims around the 2023 Nigeria presidential election were subjected to test in the light of the fact-checking principles synthesized from hadith criticism. The principles

keywords:

Principles, Hadith Criticism, Information Disorder. Nigeria, Election.

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