Nigeria, Jan. 20 -- Nigeria's National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has reacted to an online publication that falsely reported the death of his mother, describing the claim as inaccurate and misleading.

In a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook accounts early Tuesday, Mr Ribadu said he had been inundated with calls and messages from friends and associates following the report, which claimed that his mother died on Monday, 19 January 2026.

While expressing appreciation to those who reached out to commiserate with him, Mr Ribadu clarified that the report was entirely false.

"It is important to set the record straight. The publication is false and misleading. My mother of blessed memory passed away 28 years...