Hon. Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency and son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed as false the viral reports claiming the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) uncovered…
False information on electoral process creates confusion, incites unrest – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the commission’s efforts at delivering credible elections in the country are being challenged by fake news and disinformation The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this at a two-day Interactive Workshop for broadcast…
PSG hit out at Kylian Mbappe over ‘fake news’ post after Swedish rape report
Paris Saint-Germain have hit out at Kylian Mbappe after the Real Madrid forward insinuated that the French club are spreading false stories about him. On Monday, Swedish media reported that police are investigating a suspected rape that allegedly took place…
Don’t set society ablaze in your bid to generate traffic, Army warns bloggers, social media influencers
Nigeria Army has cautioned bloggers, media practitioners and social media influencers against setting society on fire with their postings and social media contents in their desperation to generate traffic. The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division, Enugu, Major Gen. H.…
Brazil Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk over fake news and obstruction
A crusading Brazilian Supreme Court justice included Elon Musk as a target in an ongoing investigation over the dissemination of fake news and opened a separate investigation late Sunday into the executive for alleged obstruction. In his decision, Justice Alexandre…
Say only what you see or hear — Gbubemi Atimomo
Thoughts on being a reliable eyewitness Every time I read or hear about breaking news, I consciously strive not to immediately take it in hook, line and sinker. Nothing convinces me about this more than every news report that I…
Jack-Rich and Jackson Ude’s Shameful Assault on his Reputation by Latasha Ngwube
As I found myself immersed in my customary practice of scrolling through Twitter, I unexpectedly came across a tweet that immediately engaged my attention. It was penned by none other than Jackson Ude, the former Director of Communication and Strategy…
Let’s calm down and stand together — Ehi Braimah
When the general election begins to divide us in ways we have never seen before, it is because there’s so much at stake for political actors and it was not surprising that the 2023 elections turned out to be most…
Brazil’s supreme court upholds move to ban fake news
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court had voted to uphold a decision by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) to fast-track the removal of fake news from social media ahead of the country’s presidential runoff. In its ruling, the supreme court dismissed a…
The fire this time — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The presidency of Nigeria is so highly coveted that even expired players want to grab it “by fire, by force”, as the Pentecostals would say. The presidential wannabes are all over the place with their foot soldiers, intent on commandeering…