{
  "id": 3724656,
  "title": "Video of chief of defence staff endorsing politics fake – DHQ",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/video-of-chief-of-defence-staff-endorsing-politics-fake-dhq",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T11:40:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/video-of-chief-of-defence-staff-endorsing-politics-fake-dhq/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has discredited a video circulating online that purportedly features the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, expressing support for a particular political party. In a statement on Thursday, the DHQ declared the video as false and not originating from the CDS. The military authorities emphasized that the video was produced using artificial intelligence manipulation, aimed at misleading the public and tarnishing the image of the Chief of Defence Staff. They reiterated that the Nigerian military maintains a non-partisan stance and is committed to its constitutional duties. The DHQ cautioned against the creation and distribution of the video and requested Nigerians to rely solely on official DHQ communications.",
  "summary": "The Defence Headquarters has debunked a viral video purportedly showing the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, making statements suggesting partisan political support. In a statement issued on its X handle on Thursday, the DHQ described the video as fabricated and said it did not originate from the CDS. “The Defence Headquarters wishes to Read More:…",
  "key_points": [
    "DHQ discredits video of CDS endorsing politics.",
    "Video fabricated using AI manipulation.",
    "Military maintains non-partisan stance."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Video of chief of defence staff endorsing politics fake – DHQ",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/video-of-chief-of-defence-staff-endorsing-politics-fake-dhq-3725763",
        "published": "2026-08-27T11:46:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}