President Buhari, his family, ministers are targets of fake news - Presidency says- Nigerian presidency has reacted to reports that the president is planning a trip to three foreign countries - There are alleged reports that President Buhari will be taking a 20-day trip to the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and Austria - Femi Adesina in a statement raised an alarm that President Buhari including his family are targets of fake news The presidency on Monday, February 17, dismissed reports making rounds on social media that President Muhammadu Buhari would be embarking on a 20-day foreign trip to London, Austria, and Saudi Arabia. Femi Adesina, the special adviser on media and publicity in reaction to the alleged reports raised an alarm over the increase in fake news targeted at Buhari, his family, government officials, ministers, and others. In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Adesina described the information as nothing but falsehood from mischievous minds. He urged Nigerians to be careful about the news they consume and share with others most especially if it is gotten from social media. Read also PDP's latest plot to move against Buhari, service chiefs - Presidency (full statement) He said: "An unfounded information has been making the rounds that President Muhammadu Buhari is billed to travel to the United Kingdom for 20 days, and from there proceed to Saudi Arabia, and then Austria. Fake. It is nothing but falsehood from mischievous minds." Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Nigeria's First Lady, Hajia Aisha Buhari on Thursday, December 5, 2019, lamented that ministers and public officers close to the presidency were not doing enough to defend the president and the federal government. Hajia Buhari spoke during a phone-in interview on an evening programme aired on Television Continental (TVC). She said the public officers could not afford to “keep mute” while fake news merchants attempt to “take over the government.” PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! In a related development, Nigeria's minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed a report claiming he escaped an attack by suspected kidnappers on Sunday, February 16. Read also Coronavirus: Nigeria has exported over 100m face masks illegally - Senator Ubah Daily Nigerian had reported that the kidnappers laid an ambush on the Abuja-Kaduna train passengers on Sunday evening but the attack was foiled by security agents. One of the passengers quoted by the newspaper, Musa Lawan, had claimed that Amaechi was also at the scene of the alleged attack. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) - Legit.ng We have upgraded to serve you better. Buhari's successor is not a pastor, he's inside Aso Rock - Prophetess| - on Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Nigerian presidency has reacted to reports that the president is planning a trip to three foreign countries - There are alleged reports that President Buhari will be taking a 20-day trip to the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and Austria - Femi Adesina in a statement raised an alarm that President Buhari including his family are targets of fake news Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION: NAIJ.com (naija.ng) - Legit.ng