A story on how Bill Oxley, said to be an ex-agent of America’s Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) killed Bob Marley, reggae legend, is currently circulating on the internet. In a story reproduced by NAN on Monday, Oxley reportedly confessed to assassinating the singer. But this fact check by Channel 4.com shows it’s fake news. Incredible revelations about Bob Marley are circulating on the internet. According to the story, a retired CIA officer with weeks to live has confessed to assassinating the singer. But it’s fake news. THE ANALYSIS The report was first posted online by Yournews.wire.com It’s one of the most notorious Fake News websites. For instance, it spread rumours that Hillary Clinton was linked to a paedophile ring. Another time, it claimed US authorities were plotting to assassinate Donald Trump. The site is registered by Sean Adl-Tabatabai, a former BBC producer who went on to work for the conspiracy theory website of David Icke, who believes the world is c...
The Presidency says President Muhammadu Buhari departs Abuja on Friday for Paris, France. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President is scheduled to participate in the first edition of the Paris Peace Forum slated for November 11 to 13. Adesina said the forum, organised by the French Government and a number of Non-Governmental Organisations, was based on the “simple idea that international cooperation is key to tackling global challenges and ensuring durable peace.” The presidential spokesman said the Nigerian President would join the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, and other world leaders in discussing contributions towards global peace while underscoring the imperative of collective action. The statement added, “While in Paris, President Buhari will also join other world leaders to commemorate the centenary anniversary of the Armistice signed on November 11, 1...
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