The Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested 27-year-old Hafsat Abubakar, the social media handler behind the viral @haifah_er_abba account on X, for allegedly fabricating and spreading false information that fintech giant OPay was shutting down operations. The arrest followed a joint petition filed by OPay’s legal team to […]
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Mr. Johnson Elleh for producing and circulating a false video claiming kidnapping and banditry along the Owode-Idiroko axis. Police investigations revealed the viral clip was fabricated to incite fear and panic, with no actual security incident reported in the area. The suspect allegedly […]
Two of Africa’s biggest corporate giants—United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Dangote Group—have moved swiftly to shut down circulating falsehoods targeting their leadership, reaffirming their commitment to transparency and reputation management. UBA denounced claims of a supposed divorce involving its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, labeling the reports “false, defamatory, and […]
Rivers State Governor Dismisses Political Conspiracy, Urges Public to Ignore Misinformation Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has publicly dismissed allegations made by Dr. George Nwaeke, the former Head of Service, labeling them as false and politically motivated. Dr. Nwaeke, during a press briefing on March 28, 2025, claimed that […]
