For Immediate Release
This is an official statement to inform the general public, our esteemed audience, partners, and stakeholders that the official Facebook page for South South Echoes was compromised (hacked) following a security alert received from Meta at 7:48 AM on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Please be advised that any posts, direct messages, financial requests, or interactions originating from that Facebook page from 7:48 AM on Monday, October 19, 2026, onward do NOT emanate from South South Echoes or its management.
We strongly urge the public to note the following:
- Official Website Remains Active and Secure: Our news website, http://southsouthechos.com.ng, is fully functional, secure, and live. All official news reports and updates continue to be published directly on our portal.
- Authentic Shared Links: Any news links pointing directly to http://southsouthechos.com.ng shared via personal social media accounts are authentic and safe.
- Do NOT Transact: Do not engage in any financial transactions, business offers, advertisement deals, or sponsorships requested through the compromised Facebook page.
- Do NOT Click External Links: Avoid clicking on unauthorized links or responding to direct messages sent from the compromised account.
- Recovery in Progress: Formal review and appeal procedures with Meta are actively ongoing to regain administrative control of the page.
We remain steadfast in our commitment to delivering accurate, credible, and timely journalism across our secure platforms.
We deeply regret any inconvenience this security breach may cause our valued audience.
Signed:
Management
South South Echoes
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