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Former Minister Lai Mohammed Decries Fake News Impact
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, revealed that a fake news report about $1.9bn allegedly in his account almost destroyed his 40-year marriage.
Speaking at an event organized by Olabisi Onabanjo University, Mohammed stressed the need to combat fake news, sharing how his wife believed the false report and demanded access to his account.
Mohammed clarified the report was false, noting his ministry’s annual budget was far less.
He emphasized the serious consequences of fake news, including ruined marriages and suicides.
He also defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration, asserting that the economic hardship is not the government’s fault and expressing optimism for Nigeria’s future.
Dr. Lanre Akinola, head of the Mass Communication Department, noted the event aimed to connect students with real-world experiences.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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