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Presidency trains over 100 Northern influencers to counter fake news
NG🏛️ Politics8 hr. ago

Presidency trains over 100 Northern influencers to counter fake news

The Nigerian presidency, through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Enlightenment, conducted a training session for over 100 social media influencers from northern Nigeria. The event, held in Kano, focused on equipping influencers with tools to combat disinformation and misinformation, particularly through the use of AI-generated content. Officials emphasized the importance of promoting positive narratives about the Tinubu administration and fostering national unity. The training also included modules on ethical social media usage, fact-checking, and highlighting developmental achievements in Nigeria. Participants were encouraged to contribute positively to public discourse by sharing accurate information and supporting democratic participation.

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Vanguard Nigeria logoVanguard NigeriaIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 708 hr. ago
Presidency trains over 100 Northern influencers to counter fake news

The Nigerian presidency, through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Enlightenment, conducted a training session for over 100 social media influencers from northern Nigeria. The event, held in Kano, focused on equipping influencers with tools to combat disinformation and misinformation, particularly through the use of AI-generated content. Officials emphasized the importance of promoting positive narratives about the Tinubu administration and fostering national unity. The training also included modules on ethical social media usage, fact-checking, and highlighting developmental achievements in Nigeria. Participants were encouraged to contribute positively to public discourse by sharing accurate information and supporting democratic participation.

Bias read (Center): While the article discusses a government initiative related to public enlightenment and countering disinformation, it presents the training as a balanced effort to improve media literacy and support democratic values. There is no overt ideological slant toward either major political faction, and the

Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 70): Factuality is high as the article reports on a verified training program organized by the Tinubu administration. It aligns with cross-source consensus on the event. Objectivity is lower due to promotional language emphasizing the administration's achievements and using terms like 'recklessness' to d

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