The presidency says the “temporary suspension” of Twitter’s operations in Nigeria is part of efforts to prevent the “violent” consequences usually linked to the spread of fake news and misinformation.
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Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says fake news has adverse effects on society, including ruining homes and leaving many depressed. Speaking on Tuesday when he received a delegation
A few hours after Ibrahim Attahiru, chief of army staff (COAS), and 10 other officers died in an aircraft crash in Kaduna, on Friday, some reports began to circulate on
On May 13, a video surfaced on the internet showing some people who claimed to have received the COVID-19 vaccine placing magnets on the spot where the vial was injected.
Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says 476 websites set up to fight the federal government have been uncovered.
On Sunday, a report published on a news website and syndicated on blogs claimed Oby Ezekwesili, former minister of education,
On May 4, 2021, a Twitter account with the name “Helper” posted a message on the timeline, claiming that the
In May 2019, a few months after the presidential election, a news item began to circulate on social media media
Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), has urged Nigerians to disregard any invitation to submit their
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says journalists must be sensitive about the society when carrying out their duty. He stated this on
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