Three Arrested in Nigeria for Spreading False Divorce Rumors About Tony Elumelu
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- •Three suspects were arrested on May 3, 2026, for circulating false divorce rumors about Tony Elumelu.
- •UBA publicly denied the divorce rumors and confirmed the arrests to protect its chairman's reputation.
- •The family of Tony Elumelu has asked for forgiveness for a UTME candidate involved in spreading the false news.
- •Dangote Group denied any rift with Tony Elumelu and rejected claims regarding refinery funding disputes on May 4, 2026.
- •The false information circulated on social media and caused public confusion about Elumelu's personal and business relationships.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Nigerian authorities pursue legal action against the arrested individuals it could deter future misinformation campaigns targeting prominent figures like Tony Elumelu, reinforcing legal consequences for spreading false news.
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AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Family begs Elumelu to forgive UTME candidate nabbed over false divorce postAFRICAAllAfrica - TopNigeria: Dangote Denies Rift With Tony Elumelu, Rejects Refinery Funding ClaimsAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Dangote denies rift with Tony Elumelu, rejects refinery funding claimsAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Dangote slams false claims on refinery financing, ‘rift’ with Elumelu