Professor Johnbull Calls for Proper Use of Cyberspace

The need for correct use of the cyberspace and elimination of fake information on various social media platforms by Nigerians is the focus of this week’s episode of TV drama series, Professor Johnbull, sponsored by national telecommunications company, Globacom.

Entitled Viral News, the episode comes up at 6.00 p.m. on Sunday on DSTV Africa Magic Family and GOTV Channel 2, with repeat broadcast on Thursday at 9.30 p.m. on the cable TV channels. It will also be aired by Anambra Broadcasting Service at 8.30 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday.

The programme, which dwells on the pains and agony the victims of such activities go through, also highlights various ways cyberspace is abused as well as how fake news is disseminated online.

Viewers will see how false viral news on the social media damages the business of Olaniyi (Yomi Fash-Lanso). Customers desert his restaurant as a result of fake news on the existence of contaminated fufu.

Also, Flash (Stephen Odimgbe) and Abadnego (Martins Nebo), who both keep fully grown beards, suffer from viral news which links bearded guys to money-making ritualists,  just as Mama G (Patience Ozokwor) records zero sales of her supplies as the chief distributor of fufu in the programme.

In his usual style, erudite Professor Johnbull, (Kanayo O. Kanayo) counsels the viewers on the ills of spreading false information on social media and cyberspace, in addition to proffering solutions.