Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says fake news has adverse effects on society, including ruining homes and leaving many depressed.
Speaking on Tuesday when he received a delegation from The Guardian Newspaper in Abuja, Mohammed said fact-checking, for which some media houses now have dedicated desks, including TheCable, will address the menace of fake news.
The minister said fact-checking will help separate facts from fiction, adding that all media establishment should take the issue of fake news seriously.
“To be sure, the issue of fake news and…
