Association Of Online Journalists Urge Members To Fight Fake News
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The Chairman, Association of Kano online journalists
Hisham Habib has called on members of the association not
to allow themselves to be used to promoting fake news and
unsubstantiated news as the country moves closer to the
2023 general elections.
The Chairman made the call on Saturday during the
association’s general congress which took place in the
State.
According to him, the call became pertinent considering the
influence of online media in the society as most people now
access their information primarily online.
Habib also charge his members to be professional in the
the course of their jobs devoid of sentiments and adhere to the
journalistic code of conduct.
the course of their jobs devoid of sentiments and adhere to the
journalistic code of conduct.
The Chairman further call on the public, to cooperate and
private institutions to be aware of the types of media they
interact, this he said will help the association curb quackery
and the spread of fake news
