• Who Wants Mike Adenuga Jr. Dead? (2) – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

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    These myths may seem relevant in light of the examples above. Nota­bly, apart from Azikiwe, who lived decades beyond his first false death report, all the other VIPs mentioned—Baban­gida, Buhari, Tinubu, Aliko Dangote, Rochas Okorocha, and now Mike Adenuga—are still alive and we are thankful to God.

    While these superstitions aren’t univer­sally accepted, they offer intriguing insights into human imagination and cultural diver­sity.

    The takeaway from these incidents is the importance of verifying information through reliable sources to prevent spread­ing misinformation.

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    In today’s digital age, the main motivation behind fake news is often to drive traffic to the perpetrator’s social media accounts, thereby generating income from platforms like Google and Spotify. This same incen­tive fuels other bizarre acts, such as posting shocking or inappropriate content like bes­tiality to attract views.

    For media-savvy individuals, there are several ways to identify and stop the spread of fake news. Here are five tips, as recom­mended by Nigeria Communications Week, referencing Jumia Travels:

    1. Check the URL: Fake news sites often clone trusted sources. For example, johndoe. com might be mimicked as johndoe.com.co. Always verify the URL.

    2. Verify through multiple sources: Trust­ed outlets like Reuters, BBC, Bloomberg, or Al Jazeera are reliable for breaking news. If the story isn’t on these platforms, be skep­tical.

    3. Use fact-checking websites: Websites like FactCheck.org can help confirm the ac­curacy of news.

    4. Check the date: Some fake reports recy­cle old news to cause confusion. Confirm the date to ensure the story is current.

    5. Be cautious of sensationalism: Stories that are excessively alarming, overly emo­tional, or exaggerated are often fake.

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    For example, a false report recently claimed that U.S.-based Nigerian real estate developer Stephen Akintayo had been nomi­nated by then-President-elect Donald Trump for Secretary of Housing and Urban Devel­opment. Many Nigerians believed this until it was confirmed that Scott Turner was the actual nominee.

    To avoid unintentionally spreading fake news, like the false report about Chief Mike Adenuga Jr.’s death, we must remain vigilant and follow the guidelines outlined above.

    At 71, Adenuga Jr. remains a prominent business figure in Nigeria and across Afri­ca, where his companies, especially Globa­com, have a significant presence. As part of my recent book launch, Leading from the Streets: Media Interventions by a Media In­tellectual (1999–2019), we honored Dr. Adenu­ga with the Leading from the Streets trophy for his transformative impact on Nigerian businesses.

    It is worth recalling that Globacom revo­lutionized Nigeria’s telecommunications in­dustry by introducing the affordable per-sec­ond billing system, replacing the expensive per-minute system used by pioneers like MTN and Econet (now Airtel). Companies like Glo, Dangote Refinery, and Air Peace have also shielded Nigerians from the ex­ploitative practices of foreign-owned firms in telecommunications, petrol refining and airline services.

    This is why we continue to advocate for the government to recognize Glo, Dangote Refinery, and Air Peace as vital national assets. Supporting these indigenous compa­nies would help them compete with foreign corporations, just as South Korea’s govern­ment-backed global brands, such as Samsung and LG, have thrived in that country’s chae­bol business model.

    In this light, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr. is seen as a national asset who must be protected from the damage caused by being falsely de­clared dead by malicious individuals who do so for amusement or ill intent.

    Considered from the prism of someone who tries to find a way to see positive things even in negative situations, in an uncanny and unexpected ways, there may be benefits to being falsely declared dead before one’s time. That is because it is the chance to wit­ness how others would react to one’s pass­ing—whether through mourning, remem­brance, or even scorn. So following the death hoax and the outpouring of concern from many Nigerians and Africans, telecommuni­cations and oil magnate Mike Adenuga now understands just how much he is truly valued by others and he has had a glimpse of how (all things remaining equal), he will be mourned when he passes away at God’s appointed time. This is a significant realization.

    • Magnus Onyibe, an entrepreneur, public policy analyst, author, democracy advocate, development strategist, alumnus of the Fletch­er School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts Uni­versity, Massachusetts, USA, and a former Commissioner in the Delta State government (2003–2007), sent this piece from Lagos, Nige­ria.

    To continue this conversation and more, please visit www.magnum.ng.

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