Cable Foundation
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Cable Newspaper Journalism Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that uses the vehicle of journalism to advance transparency and accountability in govt.
Lagos, Nigeria
Joined April 2019
Big news🎉🎉 Excited to share that I’ve been promoted to Programme Officer at @CableFoundation and selected for the 2025/2026 Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Journalism Fellowship by @TheMFWA, with support from @LetsCoDevelop . 🧵👇
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EXPLAINER: What does it mean to be a country of particular concern? US President Donald Trump has redesignated Nigeria a ‘country of particular concern’ (CPC). @realDonaldTrump’s announcement on Friday was in response to allegations of a Christian genocide in the country. It
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🌍 UN and rights groups calling for investigations 4/4
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🗳️Opposition leaders barred from running 🔥 Protests erupted over disputed results 🚨 Internet shutdown & curfews in major cities 2/4
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Tanzania is on edge after a tense post-election period that has sparked nationwide unrest.🇹🇿 Here’s a quick breakdown: 1/4
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A viral post claims that a Finnish court freed Simon Ekpa and even awarded him $50,000 in compensation — but that story isn’t true. #CableFoundation #CableCheck #Misinformation #FakeNews #ClaimvsReality
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Despite making up nearly half of Nigeria’s population, women occupy less than 5% of elective seats across the country. The Reserved Seats for Women Bill seeks to change that by guaranteeing a minimum number of seats for women in the national and state assemblies. But is Nigeria
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'You didn’t hear this from me o...' — that’s how many off-the-record conversations begin. 👀 In journalism, this means the information can’t be linked to the source. It’s a delicate balance of transparency vs. protection. #CableFoundation #medialiteracy #thenewsexplained
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Yes! If you’re curious about the FOIA, you should see this video. https://t.co/XMwh3OoFTn
The other day someone on here wrote a FOIA request to the ministry of Foreign Affairs on the empty Nigerian booth in Tokyo’s TICAD9, they responded. Another put a petition to Lagos State Govt on flooding & they came to inspect the area. We need more active citizenship like this
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The goal of the bill is to effect better representation and give women a fairer chance to contest and lead. #ReservedSeatsForWomenBill 3/4
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Women occupy less than 5% of the 469 seats in Nigeria’s national assembly. 2/4 #ReservedSeatsForWomenBill
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#Journo request I am seeking Nigerian women in the workforce and students willing to share their experiences working/studying through painful menstrual cycles. If you’re open to sharing, I’d be grateful to hear from you. Please share.
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Nigeria’s national assembly has 469 seats, but only about 20 belong to women. The Reserved Seats Bill seeks to change that; by creating more space for women in decision-making. Here’s what it means and why it matters. 1/4 #CableFoundation #ReservedSeatsForWomenBill
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..were actually posted in September as violent youth-led protests raged across Nepal. The protests were triggered by the government’s ban on 26 social media platforms. The ban was later lifted as the protests intensified. #CableFoundation #Misinformation #FactCheck
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A now viral TikTok showing a large crowd of protesters was shared on Monday and attributed to Nigerians in Abuja demanding the release of Nnamdi Kalu, detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Using Reverse image searches, CableCheck found that the videos… 1/2
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Let the numbers guide the truth. On #WorldStatisticsDay 2025, we celebrate data that drives progress and change📊 #DataForAll #TheCableIndex #CableFoundation
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As a Nigerian, did you know that you have the legal right to ask the federal and state governments for information AND get an answer? The Freedom of Information Act (2011) gives every citizen that power. #TheNewsExplained #MediaLiteracy #FOIAct #CableFoundation
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