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  1. Dangote Refinery Responds to Petrol Pricing Allegations: "Fake News!"

    Nigeria Dangote Refinery Responds to Petrol Pricing Allegations: "Fake News!"

    Dangote Refinery has dismissed claims of selling petrol at N1,015 to N1,028 per litre as "fake news." The refinery's response follows accusations from oil marketers, who suggested importing petrol instead, citing lower landing costs. On Saturday, Dangote Refinery strongly refuted claims that it...
  2. Lai Mohammed Recounts How Fake News Nearly Ruined His 40-Year Marriage

    Nigeria Lai Mohammed Recounts How Fake News Nearly Ruined His 40-Year Marriage

    Former Minister Lai Mohammed reveals how fake news nearly destroyed his marriage of 40 years. He recounted the incident at Olabisi Onabanjo University, emphasizing the need to combat fake news due to its damaging effects on personal lives and society. Former Minister of Information and Culture...
  3. Nigerians Question Government's Priorities as FG and EFCC Target Fake News Amid Economic Hardships

    Nigeria Nigerians Question Government's Priorities as FG and EFCC Target Fake News Amid Economic Hardships

    The Federal Government and EFCC vow to tackle fake news in Nigeria with the launch of EFCC Radio, 97.3 FM. Minister Mohammed Idris lauds EFCC's anti-corruption efforts, emphasizing the radio station's role in combating misinformation. The Federal Government and the Economic and Financial...
  4. Nigerians Label Lai Mohanmed 'King of Fake News' As he Speaks On Marriage Difficulties Caused By Online Speculations

    Nigeria Nigerians Label Lai Mohanmed 'King of Fake News' As he Speaks On Marriage Difficulties Caused By Online Speculations

    Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, recently opened up about a harrowing experience with fake news that nearly tore apart his four-decade-long marriage. Speaking at an event in Lagos commemorating Wole Soyinka's 90th birthday, Mohammed highlighted the pervasive influence...
  5. Nigerians Unleash Fury on Governor Bago Over Controversial Social Media Regulation Remark

    Nigeria Nigerians Unleash Fury on Governor Bago Over Controversial Social Media Regulation Remark

    Amidst rising concerns over the impact of fake news, Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has called upon the Federal Government to regulate the content on social media platforms in Nigeria. The governor, decorated as the Grand Patron of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), emphasized the...
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    Metro Fake news on Facebook is killing people – Plateau police spokesman – pulse.ng

    The Plateau state police spokesman said this while reacting to a report on the impact of fake news on the communal clashes that has engulfed the state in recent times. The spokesman of the Plateau State police command, Tyopev Terna Matthias has … Read more via pulse.ng – Nigeria’s...
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    Politics Nigerian govt launches campaign against ‘fake news’ – Premium Times Nigeria

    Nigeria’s Information Minister, Lai Mohammed, has attributed the escalation of the farmers and herders crisis in Nigeria to what he described as the efforts of ‘religious bigots.’ Mr Mohammed was speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday on the launch of the federal … Read more via...
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    Metro Fake News Started In The Garden Of Eden – Pope Francis Speaks – Tori News

    The global leader of the Roman Catholic church, Pope Francis, has said the origin of fake news can be traced back to the Garden of Eden. via Tori News – http://ift.tt/2F9pcx2 Get More Nigeria Metro News
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    Politics How We Plan To Fight Fake News on Social Media - Presidency

    President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Digital Media, Tolu Ogunlesi, has revealed that the government is working on a social media policy, which will be ready before the first half of this year is over. He stated this on the second day of the Social Media Week in Lagos, during an...
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    Metro Lai Mohammed Lists 5 Recent Fake News That Has Caused Trouble in Nigeria

    The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has described the phenomenon of fake news as one of the greatest threat to the nation. Speaking in Abuja at the seventh edition of the National Security Seminar, the minister listed four fake news which had been in circulation...
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    Metro Fake News More Dangerous Than Boko Haram – Lai Mohammed

    The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the phenomenon of fake news, if left unchecked, poses more threat to the nation than insurgency and militancy. The minister reiterated this position on Tuesday in Abuja at the seventh edition of the National Security Seminar...
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    World Fake News On Queen Elizabeth's Death Sends Twitter Into Frenzy

    Fake news on the death of Queen Elizabeth II gripped the United Kingdom On Thursday. 2016 was the year of “fake news” which was believed to have significnant impact on the 2016 US Presidential election as rumor Queen’s death and an alleged media cover-up trend on social media. A fake BBC News...
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