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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.
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Outrage as Officials Travel with President Tinubu During Crisis
Nigerians reacts to President Tinubu trip to UK and lament that the timing is just bad. The timing of the trip and the arising crises occurring in the country.
It can be noted that the President, his wife and some other officials followed him on the trip.
And the public has shouted that we need the officials here in the country in the crises, asking who will help to manage the state of things as they are all going at once.
People shared their displeasure with a large crowd following the president to another country and leaving Nigeria in this state.
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Federal Government Declares March 19 and 20 Public Holidays for Eid al-Fitr
Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
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President Tinubu Departs for London Amid Ongoing Fuel Crisis
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
