Infodemic: A Big Problem to Nigerian Society
By: Egungwu Chukwuka Benjamin S ocial media has fostered the spread of pseudo information (infodemics) around the globe, specifically in Nigeria. I am referring to the false audio message that went viral on social media, indicating that President Muhammadu Buhari and the late former Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, were secretly flown out of the country for treatment. Later, different national newspapers in the country, like Business Day Newspaper, reported on their publication on 26th March 2020, "Buhari not flown abroad - Presidency…". The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, debunked the news via his Twitter handle @femAdesina. This is not the first time people have engaged in the dissemination of pseudo information on social media, especially via WhatsApp. Sometimes, someone might have correct information at hand, but when they settle in salons (beer parlors), beauty salons, marketplaces, etc., discussing with friends, ...