When one of Africa's richest men joined Twitter and posted his first tweet on May 11 this year, the fanfare in his native Nigeria was immediate. News that Femi Otedola had opened an account spread like wildfire and the billionaire head of Forte Oil appeared to relish the engagement. "Social media isn't exactly my forte but I learn fast," he wrote, even signing his tweets "Ote$". But within hours of his Twitter debut, numerous accounts using his name appeared online. Some that had been dormant for years suddenly sprang to life. Unsuspecting users would not necessarily have been able to identify which were real and which were fake, as Twitter suspended its "blue tick" verifications in November 2017. Soon, Otedola was forced to distance himself from news reports based on tweets posted by one imitation account with more than 8,000 followers. The account described itself as a "parody" but in practice appeared anything but. Otedola announced that he and a charitable foundation set up by the … [Read more...] about Fake news accounts: Nigerian social media’s copycat issue
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Katie Price returns to social media after seven-week break as she spends time with daughter Bunny on Halloween
KATIE Price has returned to social media after seven weeks of silence to share adorable picture of her daughter Bunny dressed up for Halloween. The mum-of-five has faced a turbulent few months as she battles divorce, bankruptcy and a stint in rehab. But today she wishes her fans a "Happy Halloween from me and the kids" after posting for the first time in almost two months. It's unclear whether this was a throwback picture or Katie is spending time with her youngest children Jett and Bunny after splitting with their dad Kieran Hayler. She then posted two more pictures; one with her terminally ill mum Amy with her grandchildren and a drawing by Harvey. She wrote: "Harvey has drawn me a black cat for Halloween on his iPad." Then added: "What it’s all about." Her eldest kids Junior and Princess have moved back with her first husband Peter Andre while Katie gets help at The Priory. They'll be staying with Pete this evening to trick or treat with the family. Fans were … [Read more...] about Katie Price returns to social media after seven-week break as she spends time with daughter Bunny on Halloween
Two-year-old girl wows social media with realistic ‘headless’ Halloween costume
Two-year-old girl wows social media with realistic ‘headless’ Halloween costume BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A two-year-old girl from Manila in the Philippines has made an impression with her scarily realistic “headless” Halloween costume. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/viral/twoyearold-girl-wows-social-media-with-realistic-headless-halloween-costume-37477813.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/viral/article37477808.ece/c5fb6/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_3e992457-1e95-42fa-8302-75ecc261aec5_1 Email A two-year-old girl from Manila in the Philippines has made an impression with her scarily realistic “headless” Halloween costume. Krystel Hwang created the creepy costume, in which a decapitated head appears to be on a platter, for her daughter Maya. Posting the video to Twitter, Krystel said: “My super adorable headless little Maya!” Maya’s older sister joined in, wielding an enormous fake knife as Maya’s … [Read more...] about Two-year-old girl wows social media with realistic ‘headless’ Halloween costume
Shirley Ballas shares search history on social media in now deleted post
Shirley Ballas has made a rather awkward social media slip. The Strictly Come Dancing head judge was caught Googling herself in a now-deleted Instagram snap. 58-year-old Shirley searched 'shirley ballas engaged diamond ring' hours after she graced the Pride of Britain red carpet with a huge rock on a left hand. Shirley turned heads when she arrived at the Awards at London's Grosvenor House in a stunning ivory gown - complete with new bling on her ring finger. When asked about the square-cut diamond on the night, Shirley said the band was 'special,' according to the Daily Express. Yet in a recent interview with Good Housekeeping the dance professional said she was still on the lookout for Mr Right. "I'm hopeless, hopeless, hopeless! I never get it right." Shirley was previously married to fellow dancer Sammy Stepford between 1980 to 1984. After the marriage ended Shirley moved on with Corky Ballas who she was married to between 1985 and 2007. Shirley has now been a judge on Strictly for … [Read more...] about Shirley Ballas shares search history on social media in now deleted post
Stop disseminating false information on social media: Director
Director of the Department of Correctional Services, Johnny Marango has reiterated his call to members of the public to stop disseminating false information on social media, especially, when it concerns inmates.On Monday this week, a post claiming six high risk detainees escaped over the weekend was circulated on social media.The Director stressed, “Public safety and security is always our top priority and if detainees escape, we will be the first to inform the public.”He continued, “Such false information is misleading, it creates a lot of fear and it is wrong”.Three months ago, Director Marango called on the Government to consider imposing tougher regulations on the use of social media.The Director’s call was made after a similar post on social media alleged that several detainees had escaped from the High Risk Correctional facility.At the time, he expressed disappointment on the way an individual could irresponsibly disseminate false information to the … [Read more...] about Stop disseminating false information on social media: Director