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Silas Jonathan
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Researcher and Factchecker, Dubawa
Abuja
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Biography
Silas Jonathan is an accomplished Fact-checker and Researcher at DUBAWA Nigeria, with a degree in Mass Communication from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He is also a distinguished Fellow at the African Institute for Open Source Investigation, where he has contributed significantly to research on information ecosystems in Nigeria and West Africa, particularly in relation to information disorder. Silas possesses expertise in the use of fact-checking tools for verification and has conducted several consequential fact-checks, earning him a nomination at the 2021 AfricaCheck awards. He is a member of the WHO’S ViralFact alliance and has debunked various COVID-19-related claims while actively participating in initiatives to provide explainers and media literacy articles during the pandemic. Furthermore, Silas is an active member of the Nigerian Fact-checkers Coalition (NFC), where he has played an integral role in monitoring elections and debunking numerous electoral-related claims. With his exceptional research skills and expertise in fact-checking, Silas Jonathan is an asset to the field of journalism and information verification in Nigeria and beyond.
Misinformation , Fact Checking , Disinformation , Verification
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Content
Yadda shafukan Telegram, TikTok su ka taimakawa Rasha wajen yada labaran da ba daidai ba har ya kai ga tsare wasu kananan yaran Najeriya
Inside the Hashtag Cold Wars: How Coordinated Networks on X Are Driving Disinformation in Ghana’s 2024 Elections
The Face behind IgbotimesMagazine, dodgy website notorious for spreading separatist, Russian disinformation
Company Info
Dubawa
Dubawa is an independent fact-checking and verification initiative based in West Africa. Established to combat misinformation, it was initially launched in Nigeria and has since expanded to Ghana and Sierra Leone. Operating under the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, Dubawa adheres to the principles of the International Fact-Checking Network, focusing on accuracy, transparency, and accountability. The organization provides a range of services, including fact-checking misinformation across various platforms, training journalists in verification techniques and ethical reporting, and collaborating with media organizations and civil society to promote factual reporting. Dubawa also engages the public through multimedia channels, sharing verified content to enhance awareness. Its offerings include detailed fact-check reports, educational resources for identifying misinformation, and research publications on misinformation trends in West Africa. Through its efforts, Dubawa aims to restore trust in journalism and support democratic participation.
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