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21 May 2024
Social media platforms have been in the news of late for both right and wrong reasons, with even many calling for strict regulations of thes
28 Apr 2024
In recent years, social media has become an integral part of Nigerian society, transforming the way people communicate, interact, engage and interrogate issues. With their widespread adoption, social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, Tiktok and Snapchat, among others, have profoundly influenced the Nigerian society, shaping trends, amplifying voices, and driving activism. Social…
25 Apr 2024
Stella Tzortzi, the influential content creator behind @Stellatzortzi on Instagram and TikTok, has garnered attention not just for her fashion sense but also for her unwavering commitment to personal integrity. One notable incident that propelled her into the spotlight involved a confrontation at a restaurant where she refused to pay a bill that was wrongfully…
21 Apr 2024
In our hyper-connected world, social media has become the air we breathe. We scroll through feeds, double-tap on photos, and share our lives with the world. But what if I told you that occasionally disconnecting from this digital frenzy could be the best thing you do for your mental and emotional well-being? Welcome to the…
11 Apr 2024
Social media platform, TikTok, said it removed 176.5 million videos posted on it, of which 1.7 million emanated from Nigerian users in the fourth quarter of 2023.
10 Apr 2024
Annie Grant, better known online as Punannie Annie, is fast becoming one of the most talked-about figures in the world of social media. With her fearless humour, candid opinions, and no-filter approach to life, she’s redefining what it means to be a viral content creator in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. Punannie Annie doesn’t shy away…
10 Apr 2024
The principal partner at Ojukwu Chikaosolu and CO Law Firm, Chikaosolu Ojukwu (SAN) has warned Nigerians and the media that the continual linking of his client, Dr Betta Edu to the investigations going on in the Humanitarian Ministry or over recovered funds would be legally pursued as defamatory and libellous. This is against the backdrop…
27 Mar 2024
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has banned children below the age of 14 from owning social media accounts. Effective January 1, 2025, the law is known as HB 3, and it also mandates parental consent for children aged 14 to 16 to own such accounts. “Social media harms children in a variety of ways. HB 3…
9 Mar 2024
Iran on Saturday denounced US tech giant Meta's decision to remove the Facebook and Instagram accounts of its supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it a "violation of freedom of expression".
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The Kogi State government has allocated ₦3 billion for the remodelling of the Government House in its 2025 budget, surpassing the ₦2.2 billion spent on the same project in 2024 while setting aside only ₦350 million for the construction and rehabilitation of schools and hospitals. A review of the state’s 2025 approved budget revealed that…
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The United Kingdom Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association has given full support to a bill advocating for special seats for women in the National and State Houses of Assembly. This comes as Nigeria’s constitutional review process gains momentum. During a courtesy visit to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in Abuja on Monday, UK parliamentarians stressed…
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has acknowledged significant progress in Nigeria’s efforts to address its humanitarian crisis but emphasized that more work remains to be done. UNICEF’s Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Mr. Gilles Fagninou, made this statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja.…
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UN Women Representative to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Ms. Beatrice Eyong, on Monday acknowledged Nigeria’s significant strides in implementing the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA) over the past three decades. She stressed the country's progress in women’s political participation, economic empowerment, education, and efforts to combat gender-based violence. …
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Dr. Mariam Shiru, President, Association of Resident Doctors, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (ARD-UITH), has called for regularisation of working hours with breaks for doctors to avoid fatigue and constant stress. Shiru, who made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ilorin, warned that “a tired doctor is…
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Senator Barau I. Jibrin, the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament and Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, has praised President Bola Tinubu for his leadership and commitment to the progress of West Africa. Senator Jibrin made this commendation during the opening ceremony of the 2025 First Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament in…
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Gabon's military leader General Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a 2023 coup to end 55 years of Bongo dynasty rule, announced on Monday he would run in April's presidential elections. Oligui had pledged to hand power back to civilians after a transitional period following the ousting of president Ali Bongo Ondimba in August 2023. A…
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The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has explained that it is still unable to implement the Supreme Court ruling on direct allocation to local government areas because the majority of them have not been able to provide bank accounts. It said only the 25 local government areas of Delta State, out of the 774 local…
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Residents of Abakaliki, the Ebonyi Capital City have lauded the state government for restoring regular public water supplies to Abakaliki and environs. The jubilant residents who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abakaliki said that the restoration of public water supplies was a great relief for the…