63 m. ago Court Warns Sowore, Threatens Bail Revocation Over Alleged Defamatory Social Media Posts

A Federal High Court in Abuja has warned politician and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, against making further public statements considered detrimental to national peace and security on social media. In a ruling on Tuesday, Justice Mohammed Umar cautioned that the court would not hesitate to revoke Sowore’s bail if he repeated such actions. The […]

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1 hour ago Social media anarchists, greatest threat to democracy, national survival — Shettima

Nigeria’s democratic future and the safety of its media came under sharp focus on Tuesday as Vice President Kashim Shettima, Minister of Information Mohammed Idris, and leading editors addressed journalists at..

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2 h. ago US Embassy launches ‘made in America, loved in Nigeria’ social media skit contest

According to the Mission, the initiative reflects its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s rapidly growing creative sector and

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10 h. ago Arewa Forum Denies Endorsing Amnesty, Payments To Terrorists

Apex northern sociocultural group, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has dismissed social media reports that it supports calls for amnesty or monetary settlements for terrorists and bandits. The forum described the claim as a deliberate distortion of the comments made by its Board of Trustees (BoT) chairman, Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu. A trending video clip had insinuated […]

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21 h. ago Police Deny Opening Recruitment Portal, Warns Job Seekers Against Online Scams

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed claims circulating on social media and various unofficial websites that it has opened a portal for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), describing such reports as fake and misleading. In a statement published on its official website on Monday, the Commission warned that the purported recruitment advertisements […]

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53 h. ago NDLEA Uncovers Illicit Drugs Packaged As Christmas Cookies In Lagos

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered a social media network used to distribute illicit substances packaged as imported Christmas cookies and snacks in the Lekki area of Lagos. NDLEA operatives arrested two masterminds after a raid on their hideout, where the network was dismantled. Director Media and Advocacy of the […]

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57 h. ago Ásake’s Lagos return concert threatened by furious fans over ₦300k tickets

Ásake’s much-anticipated homecoming concert may be heading for turbulence as fans take to social media to lament the staggering ₦300,000 ticket fee, raising concerns that FlyTime Fest 2025 could suffer significant backlash even before the first note is played. What was expected to be a triumphant Lagos return for the global Afrobeats star is now […]

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3 d. ago OPay says customers accounts safe, threatens legal action on rumours

OPay dismisses false social media claims of wiped customer accounts and lost deposits, assuring users that all funds are safe and operations are normal. Read More: https://punchng.com/opay-says-customers-accounts-safe-threatens-legal-action-on-rumours/

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3 d. ago Police disowns viral memo on withdrawal of officers from VIPs

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed a document circulating on social media alleging that police officers attached to several read more Police disowns viral memo on withdrawal of officers from VIPs

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3 d. ago Police Deny Abduction Of Students, Teachers In Akwa Ibom School

The Akwa Ibom state Police Command has denied the alleged attack and abduction by insurgents of four students and some teachers of Mary Hanney Secondary School (NHSS) in Oron local government area of the State. A concerned social media influencer had raised the alarm over the infiltration by the dreaded Boko Haram terrorists, claiming that […]

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3 d. ago Police Disown Viral Memo On Withdrawal Of Escorts From CJN, Wike, Aisha Buhari, Others

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has disowned a viral document circulating on social media claiming the immediate withdrawal of police escorts attached to certain Very Important Persons (VIPs), describing it as fake and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Force said the document, […]

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4 d. ago Trump Vows To ‘Permanently Pause Migration’ From Poorer Nations

United States President Donald Trump has vowed to “permanently pause migration” from poorer nations in a late-night, anti-immigrant post on social media, describing the measure as a national security necessity. The post on the US Thanksgiving followed the Wednesday shooting of two National Guard members deployed to patrol Washington, D.C., where one of them died […]

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4 d. ago Edo Rep Dismisses Threats By Armed Group, Assures Communities Of Security

The lawmaker representing Esan West/Esan Central/Igueben Federal Constituency of Edo State, Hon Marcus Onobun, on Friday condemned the recent threats allegedly targeted at him on social media by an armed group, describing them as reckless and destabilising. The threats, issued by a self-acclaimed armed group claiming presence in Ekpoma, Irrua and nearby communities, have triggered […]

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4 d. ago Police deny hostage swapping between villagers, bandits in Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command has denied reports making the rounds on social media of hostage swapping between bandits and read more Police deny hostage swapping between villagers, bandits in Katsina

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5 d. ago DSS denies arresting evangelist over false Nasarawa attack claims

The DSS denies arresting Evangelist Ukpo Daniel for a false alarm about a herdsmen attack in Nasarawa, labeling the social media reports as misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-denies-arresting-evangelist-over-false-nasarawa-attack-claims/

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5 d. ago ‘No Turning Back’ Crooner Gaise Baba Loses Father 7 Months After Mother’s Demise

Nigerian Afro-gospel singer and songwriter, Akinade Ibuoye, popularly known as Gaise Baba, has announced the passing of his father, Prince (Hon.) Ezekiel Gbadebo Ibuoye, the Ààrẹ Apọ́nlẹ́sẹ̀ of Okemesi Ekiti in Ekiti State. The singer disclosed the news in a solemn statement shared on his social media page, revealing that his father died on Saturday, […]

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5 d. ago Benue gov debunks defection rumour, reaffirms commitment to APC

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, dismisses social media rumors of his defection as a false smear campaign, reaffirming his loyalty to the APC. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-gov-debunks-defection-rumour-reaffirms-commitment-to-apc/

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5 d. ago Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Unauthorised Egungun Festival In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has halted an unauthorised Egungun festival in Oregun and arrested 12 suspects allegedly involved in circulating handbills and social media publications that restricted public movement and rights. The arrest followed public anxiety triggered by posters attributed to a group known as “Oje Parapo of Oregun”. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) […]

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6 d. ago My Future Husband Hiding From Me Because I Can’t Cook – Cuppy

Billionaire heiress, DJ Cuppy shares a new observation about her unmarried status, as he opines that her husband is hiding from her because of her poor cooking skills. She took to her X page to share her new observation, sparking reactions from social media users. The socialite has in multiple occasions made it known that […] The post My Future Husband Hiding From Me Because I Can’t Cook – Cuppy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Insecurity: Police Dismiss Rumours Of Planned Attack In Kogi

The Kogi State Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, has called on residents of the state and the general public to disregard what he described as false alarm circulating on social media about planned attacks by bandits in Kogi East and other parts of the state. Recall that reports of planned coordinated attacks by […]

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