At Mega News, we are driven by a firm commitment to accurate, fair, and ethical journalism.
Recently, a story published on our platform on June 25, 2025 , titled “Abuja Socialite, Halimat Tejuosho in EFCC Custody for Alleged Appointment and Contract Scam”, prompted rightful concern from the legal representatives of Dr. Halimat Adenike Tejuosho.
While our intention was to report matters of public interest concerning investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), we acknowledge that certain expressions and claims in the article did not meet our internal editorial standards of verification and balance.
Key Clarifications
1. Dr. Tejuosho has not been convicted of any crime, nor has any court of competent jurisdiction declared her culpable in respect to the claims referenced.
2. The portion of the article suggesting a court recommendation for prosecution was not sourced from any official judicial communication, and we recognize this may have misled some readers.
3. We also acknowledge that not all parties were contacted for comment prior to publication, and we are working to address this procedural lapse moving forward.
What We’ve Done
1. We have formally issued an apology to Dr. Tejuosho and her legal team.
2. The article in question has been permanently removed from our platform.
3. Our internal teams are receiving additional training to reinforce compliance with legal and ethical reporting standards.
We do not take lightly the potential reputational and emotional impact that our reporting may have had on Dr. Tejuosho, her associates, or her family.
We offer this public statement as an act of goodwill and as a sincere gesture of responsibility to the parties involved and to the integrity of our audience’s trust.
We remain open to respectful engagement and correction, and we welcome constructive dialogue from those we serve.
Signed,
Ola David
Chief Editor, Mega News
