尼日利亚的Info部长试图调查被指责为动乱原因的轰动性150B交易报告。 Nigerian info minister seeks inquiry into sensational $150B deal report blamed for unrest.
2024年7月,尼日利亚报纸《Daily Trust》发表了一份轰动的报道,声称尼日利亚与萨摩亚签署了1 500亿美元的协议,导致社会动乱和对北方政治家的威胁。 In July 2024, Nigerian newspaper Daily Trust published a sensational report claiming Nigeria had signed a $150 billion deal with Samoa, which led to social unrest and threats against Northern politicians. 该报告因缺乏证据和引起道德恐慌而受到批评。 The report was criticized for lacking evidence and causing moral panic. 新闻部长Mohammed Idris没有起诉,而是向国家媒体投诉委员会提出调查请求,要求撤销、道歉和更严格的编辑管制。 Rather than sue, Information Minister Mohammed Idris petitioned the National Media Complaints Commission for an inquiry, demanding a retraction, apology, and stricter editorial controls. 这一事件突出表明需要提高媒体的道德和准确性。 This incident highlighted the need for improved media ethics and accuracy.