In a shocking display of misinformation, a recent report claimed that the Nigerian federal government had spent a staggering N814 billion to change the national anthem.
However, a thorough fact-checking investigation has revealed that this claim is entirely false.
The report originated from a post on the social media platform X, made by a user named Franklin Ezechukwu.
The post quickly went viral, with many Nigerians expressing outrage and disbelief at the alleged expenditure.
However, a closer examination of the claim reveals that it is baseless and lacks any credible evidence.
When reached for comment, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, denied the report, stating that there had been no such expenditure.
No other government official has come forward to confirm the alleged spending, and no official statement has been released to support the claim.
A thorough review of government records and budget allocations reveals no evidence of any spending related to changing the national anthem.
In fact, the Nigerian government has been focused on addressing pressing issues such as economic development, infrastructure, and security, rather than symbolic changes like altering the national anthem.
The report that Nigeria spent N814 billion to change the national anthem is a clear example of misinformation and fake news.
It is essential for citizens to fact-check information before sharing it to avoid spreading falsehoods.
The Nigerian government has not made any changes to the national anthem, and this report should be disregarded as a baseless rumor.
