Nigeria, July 23 -- It started like a scene from a political thriller-an official-looking document on a presidential letterhead, bearing what appeared to be a legitimate signature, announcing that Mohammed Babangida, son of former military ruler Ibrahim Babangida, had rejected his appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture. The news exploded across social media, gaining traction and credibility when shared by none other than Dele Momodu, a seasoned media figure. But then came the twist: it was all fake. The public was stunned. If even experienced journalists could fall for such a fabrication, who among us is safe?

This came on the heels of another widely circulated-and equally false-story: that former President Muhammadu Buhari h...