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FACT CHECK: Are there new rules allowing government to monitor WhatsApp calls and voice recordings?

FACT CHECK: Are there new rules allowing government to monitor WhatsApp calls and voice recordings?

A video is circulating on WhatsApp purporting that new communication rules now allow the Nigerian government to monitor and record all calls and voice recordings on the social media platform. The viral clip shows a static image of a Nigerian police officer with an audio narration in the background. According to the narration, private conversations...

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FACT SHIELD: Unmasking parody accounts and identifying authentic handles on Twitter

FACT SHIELD: Unmasking parody accounts and identifying authentic handles on Twitter

While fact-checking initiatives play vital roles in providing accurate information to counter false narratives, despite their efforts, fact-checks often struggle to achieve the same level of traction and reach as the original 'fake news' stories. This disparity in impact poses a significant challenge in mitigating the influence of misinformation.