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SPECIAL REPORT: How social media shapes reprisal violence in Plateau

Between February and April 2026, violence surged in Plateau State amid misinformation, inflammatory narratives, and graphic content on social media. This investigation examines how unverified claims circulated on Facebook, influenced public perception and real-world attacks. The post SPECIAL REPORT: How social media shapes reprisal violence in Plateau appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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SPECIAL REPORT: How social media shapes reprisal violence in Plateau

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Kindiki Says Government Has Surpassed Teacher Recruitment Target

"We had committed in our manifesto to employ 116,000 teachers in Kenya to make sure the children of the rich, the children of the poor, all of them get teachers in school.

  • Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announces government will surpass teacher recruitment target.
  • Government to recruit 120,000 teachers by end of August 2023, exceeding 116,000 target.
  • Recruitment pace increased to over 20,000 teachers per year from previous 5,000 annually.

·capitalfm.africa

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