Presidency Demands Tougher Laws On Fake News After Ministerial Sack Rumour

Onanuga slams viral claims as "sensationalist hogwash," urges crackdown on false reporting
The Presidency has urged the National Assembly and security agencies to take firm action against the rising tide of fake news in Nigeria, warning that the unchecked spread of misinformation is endangering national stability and could erode the credibility of the country’s press institutions.

The call came after a viral online report falsely claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had sacked three high-profile cabinet members: Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle, and Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu.

Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, took to his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday to strongly refute the claims, describing the report as “sensationalist hogwash” and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.

“There is no truth whatsoever in the rumours. These ministers have not been dismissed,” Onanuga stated. “Such fabricated stories are not only reckless but dangerous. They exploit public trust and disrupt governance.”

He went on to advocate for the criminalisation of fake news in Nigeria, noting that while freedom of speech is a constitutional right, it should not be a license to propagate lies or manipulate public opinion.

Onanuga called on security agencies to “track and bring to justice” the individuals and platforms responsible for the spread of the false information, which he said was deliberately designed to stir confusion.

“This menace is growing, and if left unchecked, it will not only undermine government credibility but also destroy responsible journalism in Nigeria,” he warned.

The Presidency's warning comes amid growing concern over the role of unregulated digital platforms in shaping public narratives, with officials pushing for greater media accountability and digital literacy among citizens.

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