South Sudan has directed telecom companies to block social media for three months, citing concerns over graphic content related to the

There is a slang now used by Nigerians across social media platforms, something that is both a warning and prayer. They say, ‘may Nigeria not happen to you’. Or, ‘let Nigeria not happen to you.’

Renowned edupreneur Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo was celebrated at the inaugural Prof. Gwarzo Public Lecture, where speakers commended his dedication to mentoring and empowering young people. The event, held at the Aminu Kano Centre for Democratic Research and Training (Mambayya House) to mark Prof. Gwarzo’s 47th birthday, was organized by Adnan Mukhtar & Associates. Gwarzo…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday presided over the National Defense Council meeting, where he approved the new Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) for officers and enlisted personnel in the Nigerian Armed Forces. The approval, disclosed by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, signifies a major step towards improving…

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Australian lawmakers moved a step closer to banning under 16s from social media platforms Wednesday, threatening companies that fail to comply with multimillion-dollar fines. The landmark legislation passed parliament's lower chamber Wednesday and is now set to be debated by the Senate. The new rules would mean the likes of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat…

He is not yet in power but President-elect Donald Trump rattled much of the world with an off-hours warning of stiff tariffs on close allies and China -- a loud hint that Trump-style government by social media post is coming back. With word of these levies against goods imported from Mexico, Canada and China, Trump…

Ohanaeze Youth Council, the youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has criticised Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for his alleged ethnic endorsement comments. The group's reaction followed a post on Atiku's social media handle, where he shared a photograph captioned: "The 'Ohanaeze Ndigbo' Youth…

In today’s digital age, social media has become a powerful platform for discovering and promoting new musical talent. For many Nigerian artists, social media has been the gateway to a successful music career, allowing them to connect with fans, showcase their skills, and gain recognition from major industry players. Here’s a list of the top…

Mauritius on Saturday reversed its decision to block social media until its election that had been prompted by a wire-tapping scandal. The ban on social media had been in place for 24 hours, with users on the Indian Ocean island unable to access Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. It was due to last until November…

The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius blocked access to social media on Friday, just days ahead of a general election as tensions mounted over a wire-tapping scandal. The shock move was announced by telecoms operator EMTEL, which said it was ordered late Thursday by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority to block access to all…

The General Overseer of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries Worldwide, Pastor Lazarus Muoka, yesterday, at the Chosen Headquarters in Ijesha, Lagos, said that social media is not a pulpit or church, but a place where people make their money.