Minister of Information and National Orientation, MOHAMMED IDRIS, applauded the media professionals for their efforts in the ongoing counter-terrorism war in the country.

The minister also cautioned journalists against misinformation and fake news, saying it can be as damaging as terrorism.

He stated this at the opening of a two-day training workshop on ‘Effective Reporting towards Strengthening Alternatives to Terrorist Ideologies’ for security and defense correspondents held at the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA).

He urged journalists to note that sensational reporting can inadvertently glorify terrorist acts and spread fear. Similarly, misinformation and fake news can be as damaging as the terrorist acts themselves. 

He enjoined defense correspondents to work closely with security experts, sociologists, psychologists, and community leaders to provide a multi-faceted perspective on terrorism and its alternatives. Using data and research to back stories,  thereby enhancing credibility and dept.