Fake news fueling insecurity, says Information Minister
…Urges support for state policing, media literacy …Says Nigeria stronger when South-East is secure By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has warned that fake news, misinformation and hate speech have become tools being exploited by criminal elements to fuel insecurity and undermine national unity.
Idris described the South-East as a region known for enterprise, innovation and resilience, assuring that the Federal Government remained committed to restoring peace and security across the zone.
Idris spoke on Thursday at the South-East Regional Security Summit held in Umuahia, Abia State, organised by the Minister of Defence, Gen.
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