DHQ Worries over Hostile Propaganda, Declares Social Media Fuels Misinformation
Linus Aleke in Abuja
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has expressed concern over what it described as growing hostile propaganda against the Nigerian military, calling for deeper collaboration with the media to counter false narratives and promote national security.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by the newly elected executive committee of the Defence Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (DECAN) to his office at the Defence Headquarters Abuja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, said stronger cooperation between the military and the media was essential to addressing hostile propaganda directed at the Armed Forces.
He observed that social media platforms have become major channels for the spread of misinformation and fake news, alleging that such activities were driven largely by parochial economic interests rather than national interest and national security objectives.
