Tag: fake news
Anambra raises alarm over fake news of insecurity
Worried over fake reports on social media about security situation in Anambra State allegedly sponsored by some disgruntled elements in…
Kogi, Bayelsa polls: INEC warns media against promoting hate speech, fake news
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised media organisations not to allow their platforms be used to promote hate…
Collation of names of applicants is ongoing – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has yet to commence the screening of applicants who applied for…
Happening Now!
While I agree with Mrs Clinton of the emergence of cyber space war, it is my fear that if something…
Cross check before publishing to avoid fake news – Media Manager
Mr Akintunde Babatunde, Program Manager Natural Resources at the centre, made the call in Awka on Tuesday at the opening…
Fake news assumes frightening proportion – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the spate of fake news has assumed frightening proportion and…
Kogi, Bayelsa guber polls: APC warns members on fake news
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned its members, supporters and the general public on the fake news being spread…
Fake news: Catholic priest cautions journalists
Rev Fr Chidi Obasi, Parish Priest of Health of the Sick Catholic Chaplaincy, Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, has cautioned journalists…
Video: Baba Suwe’s rumoured death is Fake News – Mr. Latin
Nigerian comedian, Bolaji Amusan, aka Mr Latin, has debunked rumour of the death of Babatunde Omidina, a veteran Nollywood actor…
Fake news or echoing his master’s voice?
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria - The eligibility case between Chief Olusegun Adebayo Oni and Dr. John Kayode Fayemi at the Supreme…
Alleged kidnap of 30 people along Abuja-Kaduna expressway, fake news- Police
The Police Command in Kaduna state says report on alleged kidnap of 30 people along Abuja-Kaduna expressway is fake news.…
Indian polls: WhatsApp launches service to check fake news
WhatsApp on Tuesday launched a service for Indians to check the veracity of information in the messaging platform’s latest attempt…
Kaduna: Fake news responsible for conflicts – NGO
A Non Governmental Organization (NGO) Generations for Peace (GFP) says fake news stokes the embers of conflicts and violence in…
Presidential election: Report that I have fled Nigeria is Fake News – Obasanjo
Nigeria's ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo has described reports on social media that he has fled the country ahead of the Presidential…
Fake news: Police debunks attacks on Kaduna-Abuja highway
The Police Command in Kaduna State on Thursday dismissed as fake, news circulated on social media advising commuters not to…