Twitter wants you to open links before retweeting; how will this help in containing the fake news in Nigeria?

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Twitter wants you to open links before retweeting; how will this help in containing the fake news in Nigeria?

Steve Dede December 2, 2020 0

Since they took heat for allegedly enabling malicious actors in 2016 US Elections, Facebook and Twitter are...

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Phishing websites claim the Federal Government is recruiting 50,000 youths

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Phishing websites claim the Federal Government is recruiting 50,000 youths

Silas Jonathan December 2, 2020 0

Claim: a certain website the Federal Government of Nigeria is recruiting and employing 50,000 youths via a...

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Fact-checking claims Nigeria is second most terrorised country, global poverty capital

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Fact-checking claims Nigeria is second most terrorised country, global poverty capital

Nurudeen Lawal December 2, 2020 1

Claim: Farooq Kperogi, an associate professor of journalism, claimed in a tweet that “Nigeria is d 2nd...

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Eating raw crayfish is harmful to health and will not make you swim better

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Eating raw crayfish is harmful to health and will not make you swim better

Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi December 1, 2020 0

Claim: A WhatsApp message has claimed that eating crayfish fresh can make an individual, who does not...

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NEW MEDIA AND THE RISE OF INFORMATION DISORDER IN SIERRA LEONE

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NEW MEDIA AND THE RISE OF INFORMATION DISORDER IN SIERRA LEONE

Alie Tarawally November 30, 2020 0

INTRODUCTION The Sierra Leone media landscape has witnessed a series of changes over the years with increase...

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How Fake Facebook Pages Push Misinformation Using Famous News Brands

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How Fake Facebook Pages Push Misinformation Using Famous News Brands

Dubawa November 30, 2020 0

By Kunle Adebajo Have you been following the official Facebook page of that reputable media outlet or...

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How Fake Facebook Pages Push Misinformation Using Famous News Brands

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How Fake Facebook Pages Push Misinformation Using Famous News Brands

Kunle Adebajo November 29, 2020 0

Have you been following the official Facebook page of that reputable media outlet or rather one of...

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Is Nigeria Country With Most Christians Killed For Their Faith?

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Is Nigeria Country With Most Christians Killed For Their Faith?

Kunle Adebajo November 29, 2020 0

‘Kunle Adebajo Claim: Nigeria is ranked the number one country according to the population of people killed...

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Misleading meme claims passing gas makes one live longer, prevent diseases

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Misleading meme claims passing gas makes one live longer, prevent diseases

Lois Ugbede November 29, 2020 0

CLAIM: A viral meme claims a British study shows passing gas may help one live longer. Misleading....

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10 Photos Used to Depict Obigbo Victims Are From Osun, Lagos, Others

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10 Photos Used to Depict Obigbo Victims Are From Osun, Lagos, Others

Kunle Adebajo November 28, 2020 1

Claim: A Facebook group shared 10 photographs, which it said were about the killing and brutalising of...

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