2 h. ago VeryDarkMan Challenges Bwala’s Remarks On Obi’s Alleged Lack Of Empathy

Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan has responded to comments made by presidential aide Daniel Bwala, who accused Peter Obi of lacking empathy for victims of recent violence in Benue State. Bwala had taken a swipe at the former Anambra State governor for not visiting the victims, noting that VeryDarkMan, who went to the area himself, […] The post VeryDarkMan Challenges Bwala’s Remarks On Obi’s Alleged Lack Of Empathy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Visa: US Embassy begins screening Nigerian students’ social media accounts

Tribune Online Visa: US Embassy begins screening Nigerian students’ social media accounts The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced a new visa requirement mandating all Nigerian applicants seeking F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas to... Visa: US Embassy begins screening Nigerian students’ social media accounts Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Court orders real estate mogul, blogger to retract defamatory social media posts

Tribune Online Court orders real estate mogul, blogger to retract defamatory social media posts The Lagos State High Court sitting at Tapa has granted an interim injunction restraining prominent real estate mogul, Kennedy Okonkwo; his company, Capital Gardens Limited; and media personality, Azuka Francisca Ogujiuba, from publishing or republishing allegedly libellous statements against Ikenna Jideofor and Adewale Oladapo. The court, presided over by Justice T.B. Sunmonu issued the 14-day […] Court orders real estate mogul, blogger to retract defamatory social media posts Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Recruitment: Customs Denounce Viral CBT Shortlist, Say Process Still Ongoing

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has described as fake news the statement circulating online announcing the shortlist of candidates for a Computer-Based Test (CBT). The Service public relations officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, said the statement currently circulating on social media and other messaging platforms is fraudulent, misleading, and did not emanate from the Service. According to […]

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14 h. ago Students visa applicants must set social media accounts privacy to ‘public’ – US Embassy

By Seyi Babalola The United States Embassy in Nigeria has declared that all applicants for F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas, which include foreign students and exchange travellers, must now make their personal social media profiles public as part of a new visa screening requirement. According to an update made on Monday by the US […] The post Students visa applicants must set social media accounts privacy to ‘public’ – US Embassy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago JAMB rectifies FUTA graduate’s status after fake admission allegation

Tribune Online JAMB rectifies FUTA graduate’s status after fake admission allegation Basola’s case had earlier attracted public sympathy after he took to social media to allege that JAMB declared his university admission invalid, seven years after he began his studies. JAMB rectifies FUTA graduate’s status after fake admission allegation Tribune Online

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40 h. ago Court Verdict: Natasha Vows To Resume Tuesday, Senate Awaits CTC

Suspended Kogi Central Senatorial District representative in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has told her jubilant supporters in a video trending on social media that she would resume her legislative activities in the Red Chamber on Tuesday this week. aHowever, the Senate said it has acknowledged the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court, […]

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53 h. ago Social media, Global North visa policy, and Nigerians’ quest for greener pasture

The online and social media worlds have numerous benefits. But if used wrongly it could come to haunt the user read more Social media, Global North visa policy, and Nigerians’ quest for greener pasture

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4 d. ago Power struggles, political ambitions to blame for PDP’s decline – Wike’s aide fires back at Abdullahi

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Lere Olayinka, has sharply criticised Interim Spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, accusing him and his allies of greed and selfishness that contributed to the misfortunes of the Peoples Democratic Party […] The post Power struggles, political ambitions to blame for PDP’s decline – Wike’s aide fires back at Abdullahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago No Reps member embezzled FG’s N1bn constituency project — Rep Ogene

Tribune Online No Reps member embezzled FG’s N1bn constituency project — Rep Ogene The member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra State, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, has debunked a rumour making the rounds amongst his constituents and on some social media platforms that he and his colleagues in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly embezzled a whopping N1 billion allegedly given to each of them by... No Reps member embezzled FG’s N1bn constituency project — Rep Ogene Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Oyo Court Convicts Two Social Media Influencers For Naira Abuse

Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, has found social media influencers Bukola Rufai and Abdulateef Jimoh guilty of mishandling naira notes. Dele Oyewale, who serves as the Head of Media and Publicity for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, shared the information through a statement released on Wednesday in […] The post Oyo Court Convicts Two Social Media Influencers For Naira Abuse appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Australia Revokes Kanye West’s Visa Over Controversial ‘Heil Hitler’ Track

The Australian government has revoked the visa of American rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, following the release of a controversial track titled “Heil Hitler”, which has been criticised for promoting Nazi ideology. The song, which surfaced in May, came in the wake of West’s repeated antisemitic outbursts on social media, where he had […] The post Australia Revokes Kanye West’s Visa Over Controversial ‘Heil Hitler’ Track appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago 2Baba apologises over controversial remark on sexuality, monogamy

By Seyi Babalola Legendary Nigerian musician 2Baba has issued a public apology for his controversial statement. Daily Sun reports that 2Baba claimed in an interview with Nedu Wazobia that men are not created to be sexually dedicated to women. His comment generated outrage on social media, with many users denouncing him. Responding to the outrage, […] The post 2Baba apologises over controversial remark on sexuality, monogamy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago U.S embassy makes access visa applicants’ social media accounts mandatory for screening

The United States embassy has issued a directive urging all applicants for F, M, and J category nonimmigrant visas to read more U.S embassy makes access visa applicants’ social media accounts mandatory for screening

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7 d. ago VeryDarkMan Pledges ₦12m Reward In Fresh Push For Justice For Mohbad

Controversial activist and social media critic, VeryDarkMan, has announced a significant financial incentive in his continued pursuit of justice for the late Nigerian singer, Mohbad. The outspoken figure took to Instagram on Monday to declare a ₦10 million reward for anyone who can provide additional footage from a now-viral video showing Mohbad and Zlatan in […] The post VeryDarkMan Pledges ₦12m Reward In Fresh Push For Justice For Mohbad appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago It’s pure blackmail, Wike’s aide debunks another land allocations allegation to minister’s children 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, has again denied allegations that land has been allocated to the children of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike reaffirming that the claims are unfounded, politically motivated and pure blackmail. In a statement […] The post It’s pure blackmail, Wike’s aide debunks another land allocations allegation to minister’s children  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Turkey arrests four journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad

Tribune Online Turkey arrests four journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad The cartoon, which has circulated on social media, shows two winged figures in the sky above a besieged city. One says, “Peace be upon you, I’m Muhammed,” and the other replies, “Peace be upon you, I’m... Turkey arrests four journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Mohbad: VeryDarkMan Gives Zlatan 48 Hours To Speak On Viral Audio With Sam Larry

Nigerian social media activist, Vincent Otse Martins, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has made public an alleged voice recording said to feature music promoter Sam Larry and singer Zlatan Ibile discussing the events surrounding the death of Mohbad. In the audio, which has since gone viral, Zlatan is reportedly heard speaking in Yoruba, expressing his unwillingness […] The post Mohbad: VeryDarkMan Gives Zlatan 48 Hours To Speak On Viral Audio With Sam Larry appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago “I’ll Campaign For Tinubu Ahead Of 2027 If I’m Paid N50m” – Portable To Lege Miami

Controversial street-hop singer Portable has requested a N50 million payment from actor and media personality Lege Miami to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign ahead of 2027. This development comes shortly after a video surfaced on social media on Sunday showing Lege Miami campaigning for President Tinubu, claiming he received no payment for his support. […] The post “I’ll Campaign For Tinubu Ahead Of 2027 If I’m Paid N50m” – Portable To Lege Miami appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago VIDEO: I was denied entrance into US after social media scrutiny — Nigerian entrepreneur

Tribune Online VIDEO: I was denied entrance into US after social media scrutiny — Nigerian entrepreneur A Nigerian businesswoman has shared an emotional video after being refused entry to the United States, despite holding a valid visa. In the clip, filmed aboard her return flight to Nigeria and trending since Sunday, she describes traveling to Texas with plans to participate in a trade fair and meet prospective clients. Upon landing at […] VIDEO: I was denied entrance into US after social media scrutiny — Nigerian entrepreneur Tribune Online

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