The Kogi State PDP has dismissed reports of the suspension of governorship aspirant, Dino Melaye, over alleged anti-party activities. In a statement released on Wednesday, the PDP has described the reports as fake news and warned against troublemakers attempting to cause a crisis. The party remains focused on the primary election despite these rumours EKO … Read more
APC says it will resist the opposition parties’ plot to take over the leadership of the House of Reps in the 10th National Assembly. The opposition members-elect have formed a group called Greater Majority’ and are using their numbers as bargaining power in their negotiations with the speakership aspirants of the APC. The APC Director … Read more
The CBN has denies reports that it suspended accounts of Fintech companies, OPAY and PALMPAY. The apex bank described the viral news as “simply fake”. The Fintech companies have also dismissed the reports as false and misleading. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debunked the reports making rounds that … Read more
In recent days, some social media users have threatened voters in Lagos State to vote in a certain way or stay at home. The police in Lagos say it is aware of such messages. The force urged Nigerians to ignore the “scaremongering” and go out to vote in the March 11 governorship election. Eko Hot … Read more
CBN has reacted to the circular recently released by Aisha Buhari on old notes. The CBN urged citizens to disregard the statement, as it was fake and misleading. It also warned citizens against spreading fake news, stating that Perpetrators would face prosecution. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued … Read more
Lai Mohammed has tagged fake news as the biggest threat to the 2023 election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed has declared that the surge in fake news in Nigeria poses a big threat to the 2023 general election. According to him, the issue of insecurity, political thuggery … Read more
NBC has fined Arise TV N2 million after Tinubu campaign’s petition over a fake report. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has sanctioned Arise TV for airing a fake report about the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS FAKE NEWS ALERT: INEC Disowns Statement Announcing … Read more
INEC has disowned a statement announcing the probe of Tinubu. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent and National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied investigating the presidential candidate of the All progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over his alleged indictment for drug-dealing and money laundering in the United States in 1993. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: … Read more
Tinubu has warned Peter Obi to caution his supporters over fake news EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged Peter Obi, the candidate for the Labour Party, to warn his supporters against spreading false information. EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Allays Residents’ Fear, Directs Security … Read more
Avoid using social media to spread fake news – NYSC DG warns corp members …One of the objectives of NYSC is the promotion of national unity and integration EDITOR’S PICK: Family Petitions IGP Over CP’s Release Of Suspended Murderers Of Member Lagos Demolishes Distressed Building In Bariga Lagos Reaffirms Position On Renewable Energy EKO HOT … Read more
My Administration will continue to promote press freedom – Sanwo-Olu Sanwo-Olu lamented the emergence of fake news, especially its dominance on digital and social media, calls on journalists to rededicate themselves to courageous and objective journalism EDITOR’S PICK: Resident Trapped As 3 Storey Building Collapsed In Lagos (VIDEO) Worker’s Day: Lagos Workers Endorse Sanwo-Olu For … Read more
JUST IN: N-Power Responds To Viral Claim It Asked All Beneficiaries To Resign EKO HOT BLOG reports that the N-Power scheme via its verified Facebook page on Thursday described as “false” a message purportedly from the National Social Investment Management System (NASIMS) asking the present beneficiaries to resign if they cannot cope with the epileptic … Read more
He described the reports published on some online platforms as an example of fake news… EKO HOT BLOG reports that contrary to reports awash in the media, Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina has described as fake, news that the aircraft in which President Muhammadu Buhari recently travelled to the United States developed fault mid-air. Adesina, who … Read more
Mohammed had, in February, said the use of social media in amplifying fake news had become a form of cancer EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has warned against what he believes to be the growing trend of fake news, saying it can result in the next World … Read more
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed says fake news on social media, if not tackled, can cause great damage to the world. “The mix of fake news using social media platforms has now become a cancer that if the world does not take time, it will destroy the world,” the minister said during … Read more
Allegation The Nigerian Army made the call on its social media handle, tagged the allegation as false, fake news and malicious. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: New Chief Of Army Staff, Attahiru Ibrahim Officially Resumes Duty Fire Guts Army Installation In Zaria The Nigerian Army has called on members of the public to ignore a report … Read more
Oyo State Government Warns against fake news The Oyo State Government has warned purveyors of fake news to leave the state or risk sanctions. Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde, said this in a statement issued in Ibadan on Saturday, Eko hot blog gathered. The statement was a reaction to … Read more
Police Arrest Man Who Started Fake News That Led To #EndSARS, Reveals Source He has been arrested and arraigned before a court. Ekohotblog, November 4, 2020… The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has revealed that a purported fake news that emanated from Ughelli community of Delta state, sparked up the #Endsars protests across the … Read more
Man United star, Paul Pogba has denied reports he retired from the France squad after comments from his country’s leader on Islamist terrorism. He branded the reports “unacceptable fake news”. Sources from the Middle East reported over the weekend that Pogba had decided to step down from his duties for France in the wake of … Read more
Former Lagos police spokesperson, Dolapo Badmos has debunked rumours making the rounds that she has been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force for acts of misconduct. The popular policewoman and Abayomi Shogunle, a former head of Complaints Response Unit (CRU), Force Headquarters were among others, said to have been dismissed as part of reforms in … Read more