Nigeria, Nov. 30 -- The Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP), in a statement posted on its Instagram page, dismissed the rumour claiming veteran Yoruba actor Lere Paimo died.

Viral reports on Saturday alleged that the 86-year-old thespian had passed away.

The statement, signed by Adejonwo Oluwafemi Femson, ANTP's National PRO, cautioned Nigerians against circulating such false reports and stated that unscrupulous individuals were spreading the misinformation.

Paimo also disproved the death claim in a video interview with BBC Yoruba, where he urged the public not to spread fake news.

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