2 h. ago Tinubu’s Gov’t Incapable, Lacks Ideas To Tackle Security Crisis — Atiku 

Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has tackled President Bola Tinubu over his administration’s handling of security matters, saying the president lacked the ideas to tackle insecurity. Atiku, in a statement posted on his verified social media handles on Saturday night, said the current administration […]

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6 h. ago Social media misuse threatens marriages, warns Archbishop Okeke

Byline: Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, has urged couples to safeguard their marriages from social media’s negative effects. Speaking at the 2025 Chrism Mass on Thursday, April 17, at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity during Holy Week, Okeke delivered his Lenten Pastoral Message, titled “And […] The post Social media misuse threatens marriages, warns Archbishop Okeke appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Popular Fuji Musician Taye Currency Laments Losing N10m To CBEX Scam

An Ibadan, Oyo State-based renowned Fuji musician, Alhaji Taye Adebisi, popularly known as Taye Currency, has disclosed that he lost the sum of N10 million to CBEX, a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading platform. The artist disclosed this in a trending video on social media while performing at a social function. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Ponzi scheme […]

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33 h. ago Netizens React As ABC Transport Owner’s Daughter Ihuoma Faces Fresh Allegations From Tiktoker

Social media has erupted with frenzy after TikToker Amaka made fresh allegations against her former best friend, Ihuoma Nneji, accusing her of deceit, blackmail, and hiding past marriages. Ihuoma Nneji is the daughter of popular transporter and owner of ABC Transport Service. In a viral video, Amaka dubbed Ihuoma “Madam Five Husbands,” claiming she’s been […]

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39 h. ago “Stop Causing Rift Between Ooni Ife, Yoruba Monarchs” – Gani Adams Warns Bloggers

Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams has warned bloggers, content creators and social media users, causing disunity between Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and other traditional rulers in South West. He told exercise restraint in their reportage and cautioned them in developing content for their various platforms, without heating up the polity. Mr. […] The post “Stop Causing Rift Between Ooni Ife, Yoruba Monarchs” – Gani Adams Warns Bloggers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Alleged Cattle Poisoning: Plateau Govt Cautions Against Speculations

Plateau State government has said its attention has been drawn to an allegation circulating on social media, particularly concerning the alleged poisoning of 36 cows belonging to one Mallam Samaila Nuhu at Tafi Gana Junction in Zanwar WARD of Bassa LGA. According to a statement issued in Jos, the commissioner for information and communication, Hon. […]

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54 h. ago Gani Adams warns bloggers against causing rift between Ooni, Alaafin, others

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has warned bloggers, content creators, and social media users against causing disunity between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade and other monarchs in the South-West through their posts and comments on issues of seniority. Adams gave this warning Read More

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55 h. ago VIDEO: Chinese seen giving policemen money in viral video denies bribery allegation, apologises

A Chinese national featured in a widely circulated video showing an interaction with Nigerian Mobile Police (MOPOL) officers in Kaduna has issued an official statement clarifying the incident and offering an apology for the misunderstanding it sparked online. The video, which quickly went viral across social media platforms, appeared to show a group of Chinese Read More

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55 h. ago ‘It’s Purely On Merit’, Presidency Defends Census C’ttee Composition

The Presidency has dismissed criticism from sections of the media regarding the recently constituted committee on the proposed National Census, describing the backlash as “laughable and ill-informed.” Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Segun Dada, in a post on his X handle on Friday, defended the composition of the committee set up by […]

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55 h. ago Chinese sharing cash in viral video gave in good faith – Jiang Daosong

A viral video depicting Chinese nationals distributing naira notes to uniformed Nigerian police officers lined up in formation had ignited a wave of public anger and calls for reform within the Nigeria Police Force. The footage, which rapidly spread across social media platforms on Tuesday, showed the armed officers receiving cash in what appeared to […] The post Chinese sharing cash in viral video gave in good faith – Jiang Daosong appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago The Dangers Of Abandoning The Moulding Of Public Opinions In Nigeria To Social Media Influencers

In the contemporary digital age, the rise of social media has revolutionized the way information is In the contemporary digital age, the rise of social media has revolutionized the way information is disseminated and consumed. Platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok have become dominant spaces where narratives are formed, challenged, and reshaped daily. In […]

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59 h. ago VIDEO: Heartwarming moment as Iyabo Ojo blesses Priscilla ahead of wedding

A touching video of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo praying for her daughter, Priscilla, is warming hearts across social media as the young bride prepares for her traditional wedding to Tanzanian musician Juma Jux today, April 17. In the now-viral clip, Priscilla is seen kneeling before her mother, holding her hand while Iyabo offers heartfelt prayers. Read More

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62 h. ago ‘Foreign Forces Want To Plunge Nigeria Into Civil War’, Fani

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has strongly condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau State and other parts of Northern Nigeria, blaming what he described as “foreign elements” for orchestrating violence aimed at destabilising Nigeria. In a video circulating on social media, Fani-Kayode claimed that the perpetrators of the ongoing violence were not […]

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63 h. ago Skitmaker Mr Macaroni Revives Tinubu’s 2014 Tweets To Slam Current Leadership

Popular Nigerian skitmaker and activist Adebowale Adedayo who is popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has reignited political discourse on social media after replying to a series of old tweets made by President Bola Tinubu in 2014, during the Goodluck Jonathan administration. The tweets, originally posted when Tinubu was a vocal opposition leader under the All […]

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3 d. ago Social Media Is Now A ‘Terrorist Organisation’, Sultan Of Sokoto Raises Alarm

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has described social media as a “terrorist organisation” that must be urgently dealt with to preserve national security. Speaking during the 17th executive committee meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council held in Maiduguri, […]

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3 d. ago “If You Talk Bad About Me, I’ll Write Petition Against You” – Portable Warns Defamers Amid Feud With Osupa

Nigerian singer, Portable, has issued a strong warning to his critics, threatening legal action against anyone defaming him online. In a video shared on his Instagram story on Wednesday, the controversial musician declared that he would not hesitate to arrest those tarnishing his reputation on social media. “To those people defaming me, spoiling my name, […] The post “If You Talk Bad About Me, I’ll Write Petition Against You” – Portable Warns Defamers Amid Feud With Osupa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago “Peace Is Path To Progress” – Eniola Badmus Subtly Addresses Drama With Laide Bakare At Owambe Thieves Premiere

Nollywood actress and Nigeria’s first daughter, Eniola Badmus, has shared a cryptic message on social media days after her tense encounter with Laide Bakare at the premiere of Eniola Ajao’s movie, Owambe Thieves. Videos from the event showed the two actresses in what appeared to be a mild confrontation, sparking different narratives online. While neither […] The post “Peace Is Path To Progress” – Eniola Badmus Subtly Addresses Drama With Laide Bakare At Owambe Thieves Premiere appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ‘Deal with social media as terrorist organisation,’ Sultan tells security agencies

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar III, has declared social media a “terrorist organisation” during a speech on Wednesday, urging security agencies to address its dangers. In the remarks, captured in a video posted by News Central, the prominent Nigerian traditional leader criticised the platform for spreading false narratives that can destabilise society. “What Read More

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3 d. ago Lagos Court Halts Falana, Falz’s Defamation Claim Against VeryDarkMan

The preliminary objection in the defamation claim filed by human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, popular artist Folarin Falana, commonly known as Falz, against social media personality Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, was dismissed by a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Tuesday. Justice Mathias Dawoodu dismissed the suit upon […] The post Lagos Court Halts Falana, Falz’s Defamation Claim Against VeryDarkMan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police Summon MOPOL Officers Seen Collecting Cash From Chinese In Viral Video To Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has summoned DSP Aliyu Adejembi and his men seen in a viral video collecting money from Chinese nationals to the Force headquarters in Abuja for questioning. The video, which surfaced on social media on Tuesday, shows some Chinese nationals handing out about N5,000 notes to each Nigerian policeman in a […]

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