Tag: fake news
FG to Nigerians: Unite against agents of destabilisation, foreign narratives
Speaking to the NOUN delegation led by its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olufemi Peters, Idris called on Nigerians to unite against…
Anti-fake news App ‘iShot-It’ unveiled in FCT
The App was designed to assist in the fight against fake news and misinformation and also has functions that rewards…
Information Minister raises alarm over fake news, deepfake videos
He revealed that the federal government is working closely with the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to sanitise…
Without media literacy, public officials are vulnerable to fake news – Idris
Idris stated that through media literacy practices, spokespersons can continually enhance their ability to evaluate news articles, identify potential biases,…
Fake news may lead to breakdown of law and order in Nigeria, Minister warns
The Minister spoke in Abuja on Wednesday at the Ministerial Press Briefing to herald activities lined up to mark President…
Rev. Father warns Christians against fake news
He expressed concern that people share information, especially on social media without verification and being circumspect of their actions.
Reveal source of fake news attributed to me and get $1000 – Soyinka
Soyinka also warned Nigerians to be wary of unfounded information published as fake news capable of stoking violence, which is…
Rogue website spreading Fake News on Tinubu uncovered
Bayo Onanuga, Director, Media and Publicity, APC PCC, in a statement on Sunday said the council had just stumbled on…
PDP, Atiku unleash fake news against Tinubu, Shettima: APC PCC says
PDP and their hired social media influencers have already started pushing their nefarious contents by spoofing and using parody social…
Gabriel Ottah states dangers of fake news
"As the 2023 elections were near, if fake news were not discouraged, it could cast Nigeria into chaos,” he said.
Ex-NTA DG, Tony Iredia, blames politicians for escalating ‘Fake News’
By Jethro Ibileke A former Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Tony Iredia, has blamed Nigerian politicians of over…
Activist urges NASS to pass laws to tackle fake news
Galadimma said the damage to reputations of individuals by the purveyors of fake news who when invited are always unable…
Fake news, disinformation on COVID human rights violation: Pope
Francis decried a spreading "infodemic," which he said was a distortion of reality based on fear, falsified or invented news…
Fake news upgraded in Nigeria, FG raises alarm
Mohammed said fake news had worsened by becoming a weapon for naysayers to attack government and its officials.
Matawalle to regulate social media in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Government said it will enact laws to regulate social media against the spread of fake news in…
Fake News deadlier than COVID-19 – Omotoso
Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso on Thursday described fake news as deadlier than the dreaded COVID-19.
Akinduro becomes Oyo NUJ Patron, cautions journalists on fake news
Dr Henry Akinduro, the Chairman, Total Grace Group, has cautioned journalists against fake news as part of efforts to promote…
Kaduna varsity denies name change
The Management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has described as fake news, trending social media posts purporting a change of…
Oyo warns purveyors of fake news
The Oyo State Government has warned purveyors of fake news to leave the state or risk sanctions.
Fake news: Stakeholders call for legislation, penalties
In order to curb the excesses of social media operators and the spread of fake news, stakeholders have called on…
Fake news: Nigerian govt solicits lawmakers’ support
The Federal Government has solicited the support of the National Assembly in formulating a national policy on the use of…
#EndSARS: Social media has come to stay but must be regulated – Govt
The Federal Government has warned that Nigeria is sitting on a keg of gunpowder if the issue of fake news…
#EndSARS: Omotola and the search for truth in time of fake news
In war, truth is the first casualty – Aeschylus …Watch and listen to what Professor Bolaji Akinyemi said in video…
Fake News: How Not to #EndSARS protest
Unarguably, fake news has resulted in stampeding the uninformed public to unpatriotic and destructive actions, especially as it happens in…
Lagos, COVID-19 and Fake News
Ralph Fiennes is one of the most fearless individuals on Earth, having embarked on incredibly dangerous expeditions. But then, even…
Polo fetes journalists, salutes courage in stemming Fake News
Nigeria's foremost luxury and lifestyle company, Polo Limited, as part of its multi-level intervention in providing succour for segments of…
Coronavirus, Social Media and Fake News Pandemic
Reprieve seems not yet in sight as the Coronavirus pandemic lingers on globe. As at the time of writing this…
Fake news: Police arrest female suspect
The Police on Tuesday said they arrested a female suspect over fake news in connection with the kidnap and murder…
NASS open to suggestions on ways to deal with hate speech, fake news – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly is open to suggestions from Nigerians on the…
Explosion of fake news on Facebook threatens US election: Report
An explosive new study by Avaaz, an international non-profit has revealed that political misinformation is running rampant on Facebook as…