Cases of fake news in nigeria in 2018

Here are some notable cases of fake news in Nigeria in 2018:

1. Fake news about the death of President Muhammadu Buhari: In January 2018, a fake news report emerged claiming that President Buhari had died and been replaced by a lookalike. The report was widely shared on social media, causing panic and confusion among Nigerians.
2. Fake news about the abduction of Dapchi schoolgirls: In February 2018, a fake news report emerged claiming that the Dapchi schoolgirls who were abducted by Boko Haram in 2016 had been rescued. The report was later debunked, and the real situation was that the girls were still being held captive.
3. Fake news about the death of Senator Dino Melaye: In April 2018, a fake news report emerged claiming that Senator Dino Melaye had died in a car accident. The report was later debunked, and Senator Melaye was found to be alive and well.
4. Fake news about the arrest of former President Goodluck Jonathan: In May 2018, a fake news report emerged claiming that former President Goodluck Jonathan had been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for corruption. The report was later debunked, and President Jonathan was found to be innocent.
5. Fake news about the death of a popular Nigerian musician: In June 2018, a fake news report emerged claiming that a popular Nigerian musician, Wizkid, had died in a car accident. The report was later debunked, and Wizkid was found to be alive and well.
6. Fake news about the discovery of a cure for HIV/AIDS: In July 2018, a fake news report emerged claiming that a cure for HIV/AIDS had been discovered by a Nigerian scientist. The report was later debunked, and the scientific community was quick to point out that there was no credible evidence to support the claim.
7. Fake news about the arrest of a popular Nigerian comedian: In August 2018, a fake news report emerged claiming that a popular Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, had been arrested by the police for allegedly insulting the President. The report was later debunked, and Basketmouth was found to be innocent.
8. Fake news about the death of a prominent Nigerian cleric: In September 2018, a fake news report emerged claiming that a prominent Nigerian cleric, Tunde Bakare, had died. The report was later debunked, and Pastor Bakare was found to be alive and well.
9. Fake news about the discovery of oil in a Nigerian state: In October 2018, a fake news report emerged claiming that oil had been discovered in a Nigerian state. The report was later debunked, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was quick to point out that there was no credible evidence to support the claim.
10. Fake news about the death of a popular Nigerian actress: In November 2018, a fake news report emerged claiming that a popular Nigerian actress, Mercy Johnson, had died. The report was later debunked, and Mercy Johnson was found to be alive and well.

These are just a few examples of the many cases of fake news that emerged in Nigeria in 2018. Fake news can have serious consequences, including spreading misinformation, causing panic and confusion, and undermining trust in institutions and individuals.