“These days, many travellers avoid coming to Niger State because of the news that does not reflect the real issues on the ground,” he said.
Matane urged journalists to ensure they check facts before going to putting them out, adding that fake news needed to be checked to ensure that the negative nuances regarding insecurity in the state were brought to an end. In his address, the NUJ National President, Comrade Chris Isiguzo, pointed out that fake news could lead to communal, religious and political crises and needed to be checked.
He stated that the NUJ had disciplined several journalists who were caught in the web of fake news, “we are not going to tolerate it. We have taken steps to stem the tide.”All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
They're avoiding the entire Nigeria
Northern leaders slaughtered their region, by failing to decry and eschew sponsorship of terrorism in its infancy and today they blame it on 'fake news'. Did Niger state governor lie when it raised alarm that terrorists had annexed parts of the states and hoisted their flags?
Eya. They are avoiding Nigeria if you are not aware🙄