Eniola Akinkuotu, AbujaNobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, says fake news has become a threat to mankind, adding that it may cause World War 3. Soyinka who is a panelist at BBC News‘ ‘Countering Fake News’ symposium said this in Abuja on Wednesday. He said, “I’ve said this before that fake news may cause World War 3 and the fake news will be started by a Nigerian.”READ ALSO: Jonathan, kinsmen disagree over anti-party allegationsThe playwright said it was unfortunate that many false statements have been attributed to him. He added, “During the last Presidential election I was quoted as saying that it serves President Jonathan right for marrying an illiterate. DOWNLOAD THE PUNCH NEWS APP NOW ON

Source: Punch January 09, 2019 09:22 UTC