Tag: fake news
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FG raises alarm over use of “deep” fake news to attack its officials
The Federal Government has raised alarm over the use of what is called “deep” fake news to attack it and its officials. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, raised the alarm in an interview with our correspondent on Saturday, in Sal Island, Cape Verde. our correspondent reports the minister was in Sal…
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Social media promoting fake news, hate speech in Nigeria – Council
The African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) says the use of social media has heightened the spread of fake news and hate speech in Nigeria.Prof. Nmandi Ekeanyanwu, National President of Nigerian chapter of the council, said this at the 22nd International Conference and Annual General Meeting of ACCE in Kano.our correspondenreports that the theme of…
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FG seeks support of lawmakers in tackling fake news
The Federal Government has solicited the support of the National Assembly in formulating a national policy on use of social media to control fake news and misinformation. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made the request in Abuja while defending the 2021 budget proposal of the Information sector of his ministry. Mohammed,…
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Osun court remands man, 32, over alleged fake news on Facebook
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Osun on Tuesday ordered the remand of one Akinloye Saheed, 32, in Ilesa Correctional Centre for allegedly publishing a fake news on his Facebook account to incite members of public against the state government. The Magistrate, Dr Olusegun Ayilara, ordered that the defendant be remanded pending the presentation of a…