No explosion at Zungeru dam in Niger – Police
The Police Command in Niger, has debunked online media reports of an explosion at the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Station. SP Wasiu Abiodun, spokesperson of the Command, told Newsmen on Monday…
Beware of fake employment letters, NIS warns job seekers
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on Thursday drew the attention of Nigerians to fake and invalid employment letters in circulation purportedly issued by the service. The NIS made this known…
2 fake EFCC operatives bag 46 years jail in Lagos
Justice 0.0. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced the duo of Ugwu Pascal Chijioke and lbrahim Sadia Adekunle to 46 years imprisonment for impersonating operatives…
NSA tasks defence, security spokespersons to proactively engage Nigerians, build trust
By Sumaila Ogbaje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, says spokespersons in the defence, security and response agencies must change their approach in engaging with the…
Fake news: FAAPA trains 23 African countries on fact-checking
The Atlantic Federation of African Press Agencies (FAAPA) has urged journalists across the continent to combat information disorder and fake news in the society through fact-checking. Mr Fouad Arif, the…
Army sensitises social media users on dangers of fake news
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday organised a one-day seminar to sensitise social media users on the dangers of fake news and misinformation to national security. . The event, which took…
UTME: Police, JAMB warn candidates against patronising fake websites
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the police have warned candidates preparing for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) against patronising fake websites. The two bodies gave…
Police arrest couple in Lagos for allegedly producing fake alcoholic drinks
Operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, have arrested a couple for alleged production and distribution of various adulterated alcoholic beverages. The Zonal Public Relations Officer (ZPRO) SP.…
JAMB uncovers 1,665 fake A’Level results
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered at least 1,665 fake A’level results during the Direct Entry registration process. The board’s weekly bulletin made available to newsmen in…
Recruitment: NJC warns of Scammers
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has advised the public to beware of a fake online advertisement for ongoing recruitment for the 2021. Mr Soji Oye, the Director of Information, at…