Multiple Twitter accounts purporting to belong to Godswill Akpabio, the President of the 10th Nigeria Senate, have been observed to be sharing numerous posts on the microblogging platform. A Twitter account with the username Senator Godswill akpabio, CON @sen_akpabio, is followed by Sheu Sani, a former Senator, and other 8,862 followers as of the time...
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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.
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FACT CHECK: Is Dangote Refinery Due for Commissioning on January 24?
FACT CHECK: Is Dangote Refinery Due for Commissioning on January 24?
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FACT CHECK: Did Kashim Shettima say he’s sick and unfit?
On January 10, 2023, a Twitter user with the name “Peter Obi’s Feminine Voice” (@itzz_blitz1) tweeted that “the vice presidential candidate of the APC has confirmed that he’s sick and unfit as the Nigeria elections approaches.” He attached an infographic containing an extract of Kashim Shettima’s interview with public commentators, as reported by an online...