Fake news capable of destroying nation — Cleric

The missionary in charge of Badagry Circuit, Ahmadiyyat Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria, Mr Uthman Rabiu, has said fake news is capable of destroying a nation.

Rabiu said this at the 45th Annual Virtual National ITJEMA (convention) 2021 organised by Ahmadiyyat Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria in Lagos.

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The missionary said the potential danger of fake news or misinformation could not be underestimated as it was capable of igniting a crisis that could destroy the entire nation. (NAN)