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"Nigeria Is Under A Siege Of Fake News" - Lai Mohammed by Amoyinoluwa24: 6:30pm On Feb 03, 2017 |
Nigeria's Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the country is under siege of disinformation and fake news that can bring the country on her knees if not checked. The minister stated this on Friday in Abuja when he paid a working visit to the headquarters of DAAR Communication Plc, owners of African Independent Television and Raypower FM. Mohammed said that the dangerous trend of disinformation and fake news championed by social media and which the traditional media are “unfortunately feeding on, could tear the fabric of society, if not checked. He said, “There was a time when the spoken and the written words were not challenged or questioned, but today it is not so. “About 50 per cent of what we read in the social media is not true but unfortunately even when it is not credible, it goes viral and people believe the fake stories. “My greatest problem and worry is with the traditional media, which are latching on the same fake news and disinformation. “I am worried because it affects the credibility of the media itself and once the media is no longer believed by the people, then it has serious consequences on the society.” The minister recalled the recent disinformation on President Muhammadu Buhari who is on vacation but fabricated news on his death and health went viral. He said, “What happened last week is quite worrisome as Mr President left for vacation. “Within 12 hours of leaving the country, news that he has died went viral, later it changed to that he was critically ill. “This actually heated the polity and even the rebuttal of the spokespersons to the President and myself, did little to dampen the rumour.” He appealed to traditional media not to join force with the purveyors of fake news but ensure that the unity and security of the country become paramount consideration when weighing what news to send out. http://www.cambellsblog.com/2017/02/nigeria-is-under-siege-of-fake-news-lai.html
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Re: "Nigeria Is Under A Siege Of Fake News" - Lai Mohammed by Amoyinoluwa24: 6:31pm On Feb 03, 2017 |
Lalasticlala, Mynd44 |
Re: "Nigeria Is Under A Siege Of Fake News" - Lai Mohammed by BbcNews: 6:42pm On Feb 03, 2017 |
Taaaah Fakest Info Mininster in history. 1 Like |
Re: "Nigeria Is Under A Siege Of Fake News" - Lai Mohammed by Splinz(m): 6:43pm On Feb 03, 2017 |
Behold, the tears of the chief propagandist himself. It is written: "Whatever you sowed is what you shall reap". Mr. Lie, I say good morning to you and happy reaping. 3 Likes
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Re: "Nigeria Is Under A Siege Of Fake News" - Lai Mohammed by incomintop: 6:44pm On Feb 03, 2017 |
LAI MOHAMMED YOU STARTED ENJOY WHAT YOU TEACH NIGERIANS TO DO KARMA LOADING |
Re: "Nigeria Is Under A Siege Of Fake News" - Lai Mohammed by mazimee(m): 6:46pm On Feb 03, 2017 |
Wonders, see who is talking, Someone who insulted our sensibilities with lies. Lai Muhammed has no shame. |
Re: "Nigeria Is Under A Siege Of Fake News" - Lai Mohammed by eleojo23: 6:47pm On Feb 03, 2017 |
Oga Lai never see anything. 1 Like |
Re: "Nigeria Is Under A Siege Of Fake News" - Lai Mohammed by xana101: 6:48pm On Feb 03, 2017 |
Ur parent knew u'll grow up to become a lier that's y de name u lie Muhammed. |
Re: "Nigeria Is Under A Siege Of Fake News" - Lai Mohammed by Alhkerimu(m): 6:49pm On Feb 03, 2017 |
KUDOS TO YOU SIR FAKE NEWS INDEED. FAKE NEWS HERE AND THERE ESPECIALLY FROM THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & CULTURE. |
Re: "Nigeria Is Under A Siege Of Fake News" - Lai Mohammed by BrokenTV: 6:53pm On Feb 03, 2017 |
Liar Muhammed all I can say is that your past is hunting you. |
Re: "Nigeria Is Under A Siege Of Fake News" - Lai Mohammed by anibi9674: 6:56pm On Feb 03, 2017 |
na wa o. |
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