Online journalists have been urged to combat misinformation, through facts checking which is the basis for credible reporting, and will help to avoid spreading rumors in the society.
Nura Ibrahim a professor of Mass Communication made the call at a retreat, sponsored by the Kano State Government through the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs,
engaged online journalists on a wide range of topics to improve their capacity.
Professor also urged online journalists to ensure responsible online engagement and respect privacy in the discharge of their responsibilities.
Nura presented a paper at the two-day retreat organized for the Kano Online Media Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, held in Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State.
The retreat with a theme “Strengthening Digital Journalism Through Ethical Practice and Responsible Online Engagement.”
Also charged them to promote inclusivity, ensure cultural and religious sensitivity, avoid incitement, verify facts before publication, correct errors, and update content appropriately.
