Ms Ho warned that the absence of accountability enabled the continued spread of harmful narratives.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the commission’s efforts to deliver credible elections are challenged by fake news and disinformation
NUJ and other stakeholders have advocated for the passage of a whistleblower protection law to encourage undeterred reportage of corrupt practices.
Mr Ndace said both organisations would collaborate to sensitise the citizens to the positive results of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda. .
“You cannot report what is wrong and claim you are doing press freedom. That is unacceptable,” said the information minister.
Mr Shettima called for transparency and open access to information
The force spokesperson urged Nigerians to stand united against the spread of misinformation and cyberbullying.
“I care about what is going on in the country.’’
He said the FCT judiciary received 5,952 and 7,354 cases, respectively, in the 2022/2023 legal year.
The federal government has assured Nigerians that it will not trample on their rights and press freedom in the fight against fake news and disinformation.
