Tag: fake news

Oludolapo Adelana February 16, 2017

Democrats behind “fake news” about Russia – Trump

by Dolapo Adelana US President Donald Trump says opposition party, The Democrats are bitter on losing the election. Trump, who stated this Thursday via his Twitter account accused the Democrats…

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Op-ed Editor February 10, 2017

The Thread: Americans stomp all over Trump in his latest edition of “fake news”

It does not appear that Trump's war with the media will end anytime soon. The New York Times newspapers came within his cross hairs again because of their coverage of…

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Op-ed Editor February 9, 2017

The Thread: What’s the difference between Nigerian government statements and fake news?

In Nigeria today, we have learnt to take communications emanating from the presidency with a pinch of salt because there's a high likelihood such information will be changed a short…

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Op-ed Editor January 21, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Women’s march, Presidential aides, GEJites vs Buharists and others

Women's March It goes without saying that Donald Trump's administration will be like nothing we have ever seen. On the day of his inauguration, people were protesting. The day after,…

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Media Blogger December 12, 2016

Reading material: What you should be reading if you work in media content (11)

1. Fake News didn't just start today:  2. American TV is really, really expensive: 3. Coming to grips with a "post-truth" era:  4. How do millenials consume news?  5.…

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Media Blogger November 28, 2016

Reading Material: What you should be reading if you work in media content (9)

1. Because post-Trump, rigorous and in-depth reporting is more a necessity than ever before:  2. What is "the truth"?:  3. Facebook, fake-news, and media vs. tech:  4. Football Facebook?:  5.…

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