Ignore The Fake News, Kainji Dam Remains Intact’ – ICRC Ekohotblog, September 15, 2020.. The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has confirmed that the integrity of Kainji Dam is “intact and that the facility is operating flawlessly”. The confirmation is contained in a statement signed by Mr Chidi Izuwah, Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, ICRC … Read more
The National Youth Service Corps on Monday said it had not postponed the monthly payment of an allowance for the month of June, describing contrary reports as fake news. According to a statement by the NYSC Director (Press and Public Relations), Adenike Adeyemi, the reports were the handiwork of mischief-makers. She said, “Management hereby states … Read more
The Oyo State Government has debunked a report stating all public worship centers should resume despite ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. This was made known by Governor Seyi Makinde via his official Twitter account on Thursday and urged news platforms to be mindful of the information disseminated to the public this period. He said; “A statement is … Read more
Security Expert, Roy Okhidievbie has raised alarm over the rising insecurity across the country as the ongoing coronavirus lockdown continues. In a recently-held interview with Arise News, Okhidievbie highlighted how challenging it is to manage miscreants in the country, saying they have godfathers who come to their rescue anytime they are arrested. He said “This … Read more
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is partnering with social media messaging app, Whatsapp to provide credible information directly to people. This is part of effort to stop the spread of fake news in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. Confirming the partnership on its twitter page, the international agency said the intention is to … Read more
………….Warns Social Media Influencers On Spread Of Fake News The Port Harcourt Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a blogger, Mr. Dikeocha Chukwuebuka, who published a picture of a crowded open cell in his Twitter handle @TheRealDayne, claiming that it is that of Port Harcourt office of the EFCC. … Read more
-FG issues strong warning on fake news being distributed -Condemns the attack on South African businesses in Nigeria The government of President Muhammadu Buhari has warned Nigerians against further reprisal attacks on South Africans and their businesses in Nigeria. The government through the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed in a press conference … Read more