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Fake News

July 8, 2025

Experts seek sanctions against promoters of public health misinformation

Ms Ho warned that the absence of accountability enabled the continued spread of harmful narratives.

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October 25, 2024

INEC says fake news, disinformation hampering credible polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the commission’s efforts to deliver credible elections are challenged by fake news and disinformation

Mahmood Yakubu
October 22, 2024

Corruption: NUJ seeks whistleblower law to protect  journalists

NUJ and other stakeholders have advocated for the passage of a whistleblower protection law to encourage undeterred reportage of corrupt practices.

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April 18, 2024

VON partners customs to fight fake news, misinformation

Mr Ndace said both organisations would collaborate to sensitise the citizens to the positive results of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda. .

Jibrin Baba-Ndace and Bashir Adeniyi
March 29, 2024

Bola Tinubu is product of press freedom but fake news is unacceptable: Information minister

“You cannot report what is wrong and claim you are doing press freedom. That is unacceptable,” said the information minister.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
February 18, 2024

Shettima urges media to combat fake news, uphold ethical standards

Mr Shettima called for transparency and open access to information

Kashim Shettima (Credit: Kashim Shettima)
February 13, 2024

Police intensify crackdown on cyber-bullies, fake news purveyors

The force spokesperson urged Nigerians to stand united against the spread of misinformation and cyberbullying.

Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun (Credit: @policeng)
December 19, 2023
President Bola Tinubu
October 31, 2023

FCT CJ decries negative effects of social media on administration of justice

He said the FCT judiciary received 5,952 and 7,354 cases, respectively, in the 2022/2023 legal year.

Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf
October 16, 2023

Social Media Regulation: Tinubu’s government won’t trample rights of Nigerians

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.

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