6 h. ago New NYSC DG to corps members: Don’t use social media to insult anyone

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The 23rd Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier-General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has called on corps members to use social media responsibly and contribute positively to national development. Speaking to the 2025 Batch ‘A’ (Stream I) corps members at the temporary orientation camp located at Government College, Kurmi […] The post New NYSC DG to corps members: Don’t use social media to insult anyone appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Digital chains: Experts worry over impact of social media addiction on youths

By Chinenye Anuforo chinenyeanuforo@gmail.com Beyond the allure and usefulness of social media platforms, experts have raised the alarm that the harmful effects of their addiction lie beneath the beauty. They contend that many minds, especially youths, have been literally hacked and rewired by the offerings of the poorly regulated social media landscape. Thus, they are […] The post Digital chains: Experts worry over impact of social media addiction on youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago “I Was Never Kidnapped, Was Performing At A Show” — King Sunny Ade Clarifies Viral Speculations

Renowned Juju musician King Sunny Ade, on Tuesday refuted circulating rumors about his safety, making it clear that he has not been abducted or gone missing, contrary to public speculation. The music legend clarified this in a live video posted by his wife, Mrs. Bose Olubo-Adegeye, after a social media uproar was triggered by his […] The post “I Was Never Kidnapped, Was Performing At A Show” — King Sunny Ade Clarifies Viral Speculations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Truck Crushes 2 Police Officers To Death At UNIBEN Gate In Edo

Two police officers have died on the spot after being crushed by a moving truck at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) main gate in Benin City, Edo State. Videos making the rounds on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday have suggested that the officers were operating at the busy Ugbowo campus gate when […]

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27 h. ago Family Rift Deepens As King Sunny Ade’s Daughter Raises Alarm Over His Whereabouts

Tensions have reportedly risen among the children of legendary juju musician, Sunday Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade, as they express concerns over his health and whereabouts. Damilola Esther, a daughter of the singer and guitarist, went on social media to accuse her step-brother, Dayo, of allegedly holding their father against his will and […] The post Family Rift Deepens As King Sunny Ade’s Daughter Raises Alarm Over His Whereabouts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Draw Line Between Activism, Slander, APC Chieftain Warns VeryDarkMan

South South Zonal Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Blessing Agbomhere Esq, has warned social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to immediately tender an unreserved apology to the President of the Senate. The third citizen of Nigeria, Senator Godswill Akpabio, following what he described as Otse’s unwarranted and slanderous […]

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69 h. ago APC Condemns VeryDarkMan’s Comments On Akpabio’s Rome Trip, Demands Apology

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded that social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, issue an apology within seven days for what it called disparaging remarks against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. VeryDarkMan, in a trending video, criticised the Senate President for travelling to Rome despite the ongoing insecurity in the country. […] The post APC Condemns VeryDarkMan’s Comments On Akpabio’s Rome Trip, Demands Apology appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin A powerful rainstorm struck the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State, on Saturday, April 26, causing extensive damage to facilities and properties worth millions of naira. The heavy rainfall, coupled with strong winds, devastated the camp’s infrastructure. An anonymous source at the […] The post Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Alleged defection: I didn’t meet with Uzodimma to join APC – Gov Otti

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State governor, Dr Alex Otti, has denied holding any meeting with his Imo State counterpart, Senator Hope Uzodimma with an aim to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The denial was coming against the backdrop of reports making the rounds in the social media, insinuating that Otti has […] The post Alleged defection: I didn’t meet with Uzodimma to join APC – Gov Otti appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Alleged defection to APC: Otti denies holding meeting with Uzodinma

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has denied holding any meeting with his Imo State counterpart, Hope Uzodinma over his planned defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The denial was coming against the backdrop of reports making the rounds in the social media, insinuating that Otti held a meeting with […] The post Alleged defection to APC: Otti denies holding meeting with Uzodinma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Gov Radda Warns Corps Members Against Cultism, Religious Intolerance

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda has warned newly registered members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to the state to steer clear of cultism, political activities, and religious intolerance throughout their service year. Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir, during the Batch A, Stream 1 orientation exercise, Governor Radda […]

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4 d. ago Kebbi Gov declares NYSC 2025 batch A stream 1 orientation course open

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris has officially declared open the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream I orientation course of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Idris, represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Hon. Nura Bala Fingila, who also serves as the Chairman of the State NYSC Governing […] The post Kebbi Gov declares NYSC 2025 batch A stream 1 orientation course open appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Man saved for 10 years to buy $306,000 Ferrari; car burns down minutes after purchase

After saving up for 10 years to buy his dream car, a brand new Ferrari 458 Spider, a Japanese man had to sit by and watch it burn down within an hour of driving it for the first time. Japanese social media has been abuzz with the sad story of Honkon, a young music producer […] The post Man saved for 10 years to buy $306,000 Ferrari; car burns down minutes after purchase appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Gov. Alia Reassures Corps Members Of Safety Amidst Security Challenges In Benue

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has reassured National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state of their safety amidst ongoing security concerns in northern Nigeria. In a statement made on Friday through the Commissioner for Youth, Sports Development, and Creativity, Terkimbi Ikyange, the governor emphasised that his administration is taking measures […] The post Gov. Alia Reassures Corps Members Of Safety Amidst Security Challenges In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Defilement: Ogun clears school proprietor, drops charges against him

…says allegation lacks evidence, bemoans social media incitement against the accused, govt Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun State Government has decided not to press charges against the proprietor of Perfect Life School, Igode-Remo, Mr. Ashafa Samson Adelaja, over allegations of defilement. According to the state Ministry of Justice, following its findings after a thorough investigation […] The post Defilement: Ogun clears school proprietor, drops charges against him appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago “Nigerian Youths Are Paid N20,000 To Abuse Those Fighting For Them” – Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, has lamented over what he described as transactional politics in Nigeria. Obi alleged that some politicians bankroll young people to harass and discredit advocates of good governance on social media. Speaking at Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C., United States of America, on Thursday, the former governor of […] The post “Nigerian Youths Are Paid N20,000 To Abuse Those Fighting For Them” – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago VeryDarkMan Mocks Ashmusy For Pleading For His Help, Vows To Assist Her Recover N33m From Scammer

Social media activist VeryDarkMan has reacted to a surprising plea from influencer Ashmusy, who recently reached out to him for help in retrieving N33 million allegedly scammed from her. Despite their history of online clashes, with their most recent fallout occurring in July 2024 when VeryDarkMan accused her of a €73 scam, Ashmusy reportedly slid […] The post VeryDarkMan Mocks Ashmusy For Pleading For His Help, Vows To Assist Her Recover N33m From Scammer appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago The Arrogance Of Ignorance Masquerading As Intellectual Discourse

Silence, they say, is golden, but not when falsehood is flung about like confetti at a village carnival. In a recent social media post, an individual seeking relevance decided to launch an ill-conceived attack poorly disguised as intellectual commentary. What he succeeded in doing, however, was not a triumph of logic but a parade of […]

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6 d. ago Netizens Blast Ihuoma Nneji Over Lawsuit Against VeryDarkMan

The internet has once again become abuzz and at the center of it is Ihuoma Nneji as more shocking reactions continue to trail the recent social media drama involving her, popular TikToker Amaka, and social commentator VeryDarkMan (VDM). In the latest twist, netizens are digging deeper into Ihuoma’s past history, questioning her repeated marriage failures […]

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7 d. ago ‘No Genuine COZA Member Can Ever Struggle’, Fatoyinbo Sparks Another Online Buzz

The Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Dr. Biodun Fatoyinbo, has set social media ablaze with his recent statement during a service, boldly declaring that “No genuine COZA member can ever struggle.” The comment has set tongues wagging on social media, especially among Nigerian Christians and observers of the mega church’s influence. […]

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