Tag: misinformation

VERIFICATION: 2018 Obasanjo remarks on Buhari misrepresented as criticism of Tinubu

A video clip featuring former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has circulated widely on social media platforms with claims that…

INSIDE STORY: Role of media in shaping public opinion

The media remains one of the strongest tools that influence how people understand events, issues, and decisions in…

Kankara Boys: Buhari’s Spokesman, Garba Shehu, apologises for misinformation

Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, on Friday apologised for incorrectly stating that only ten boys had been kidnapped at…

PHOTO: Man arraigned in court for falsely accusing banker of withdrawing N7.2m from his account

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have charged a fake whistle blower identified as Abdullahi Tijani before…