{
  "id": 11800176,
  "title": "Irresponsible Use of Social Media Fuelling Iinsecurity, Say NIPR, NSCDC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/irresponsible-use-of-social-media-fuelling-iinsecurity-say-nipr-nscdc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T23:33:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/04/irresponsible-use-of-social-media-fuelling-iinsecurity-say-nipr-nscdc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have cautioned against the irresponsible use of social media and the spread of misinformation, which they say is exacerbating insecurity in Nigeria. During a nationwide roadshow in Abuja, part of the preparations for the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF), officials from both organizations emphasized the need for responsible communication and verification of information before it's shared. Dr. Olusola Odumosu, the FCT Commandant of NSCDC, warned that spreading unverified content can create panic and incite attacks on innocent citizens. He cited examples of people sharing videos from years ago and falsely claiming they occurred in the present day, which inflames tensions. Odumosu stressed that such irresponsible communication is harmful to public safety and can even promote acts of banditry or kidnapping. He stressed the importance of the forum's theme, \"Responsible Communication: The Voice of the World,\" saying it was particularly relevant at a time when social media and artificial intelligence present new threats to the integrity of information. Dr. Suleiman Haruna, chairman of the planning committee for the WPRF in Abuja, noted that while everyone has the right to express themselves, these rights end where the rights of others begin. He said the forum will discuss how information is created and consumed in the age of AI. The roadshow was also aimed at raising awareness ahead of the global event, which will gather PR professionals and communication experts from around the world. The NIPR FCT chapter's organizer, Stanley Ogadigo, explained that Nigeria was awarded the hosting rights through a competitive bid process. The forum will be co-hosted by the African Public Relations Association (APRA) for the first time, marking a significant step for public relations governance on the continent.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), have warned that irresponsible use of social media and the spread of misinformation are",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}