Twitter is acquiring Gnip, a social data provider that offers real-time insights for a bevy of social networks including Facebook, Tumblr, Foursquare, Google+, and not surprisingly, its new owner. “We want to make our data even more accessible, and the best way to do that is to work directly with our customers to get a better understanding of their needs,” Twitter said in a blog post. “To that end, we have agreed to acquire Gnip, a leading provider of social data and a long-standing Twitter data partner.” This is a developing story. More to follow. Top Image Credit:_DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images