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It started like a scene from a political thriller—an official-looking document on a presidential letterhead, bearing what appeared to be…
The Sokoto State opposition party PDP, has now found a disturbing new pastime in sponsoring and spreading fake news. This…
In recent years, the rise of online news portals and social media platforms has revolutionized the way news is disseminated. While this has undoubtedly brought numerous benefits, it has also given rise to a concerning trend of false news and misinformation. One such example is the recent false report of the death of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in Nigeria, General Christopher Musa. Reporting false news of such magnitude is not only unethical and unprofessional but also constitutes junk journalism, posing a serious threat to national security.