A new report has identified Twitter (X) as the leading platform for online harm in Nigeria, with 34 per cent of users reporting negative experiences such as cyberbullying, misinformation, and harassment. Advocacy Lead at Gatefield, Ms Shirley Ewang, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday in Abuja. The State of...
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Netizens, especially some fans of music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, have lashed at him for confirming romantic relationship with Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, expressing his desire to marry her. Natasha Osawaru is the Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly and grand-daughter of...
American musician and actress, Selena Gomez, has been forced to delete an Instagram video after she filmed herself breaking down in tears while speaking about the deportation of Mexicans from the U.S. The former Disney Child star, uploaded an emotional video on her Instagram story in which she sobbed...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Army has uncovered fake social media accounts created by fraudsters to deceive unsuspecting Nigerians, mainly through recruitment scams. The Army in tweet on Tuesday, said these scammers have been using fake accounts to defraud people, and while some have been caught, efforts...
Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as “2Baba”, has announced separation from his wife, actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. 2Baba revealed this in a statement via his verified Instagram page, @official2Baba, on Sunday. He wrote: “Hello to my beautiful people of all FEDERATIONS. “WELL THIS THING I HAVE TO SAY IS...
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, has described as fake the purported Federal Government’s N50,000 Child Support Grant for all Nigerian Parents trending on social media. The Director of Information in the ministry, Mrs Rhoda Iliya, has in a statement on Saturday in Abuja described the...
Nigerian singer Oluwafemi Oladapo, popularly known as Slimcase, is facing backlash on social media after a video surfaced showing him prostrating before Burna Boy. The video captures Burna Boy walking into a club, where Slimcase is seen prostrating to greet him, while greeting D’banj in an upright position. Netizens...
Netizens and fans of Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy and popular socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, have expressed displeasure over the lingering war of words between the two celebrities on social media. Some of the netizens and fans have taken to their social media pages to drag the...
She Stole Our Ovaries, tells the harrowing story of two teenagers, Theresa Obam and Precious Umeayo, who fell victim to a woman illegally harvesting their eggs. The special was released on December 14th by filmmaker and TV host Chude Jideonwo. The parents of the victims shared how their efforts...
By Yushau A. Shuaib In 2019, my son, Gidado Shuaib—publisher of News Digest and the host of the annual Campus Journalism Awards (CJA)—found himself enmeshed in a defamation case. It stemmed from a report he and Alfred Olufemi an award-winning young journalist at Premium Times published regarding alleged hemp...
Language is a dynamic tool shaped by interaction, cultural perception, attitudes, and beliefs. While some see language as a simple system of words, research shows it is a complex set of symbols, expressions, and actions that resonate with specific communities. In Nigeria, known for its creativity and linguistic diversity,...
The past week has been filled with exciting events, controversies, and heartwarming moments in the entertainment industry. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigerian celebrities including Wizkid, Davido and Omotola made headlines and sparked conversations on social media. Wizkid, whose real name is Balogun Ayodeji, released his...
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the abuse of social media, arms and drugs trafficking by the personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces will not be tolerated. Musa read the riot act during the passing out parade for the 87 regular recruits intake and Depot...
By BARBARA KALU, Owerri – Imo State Police Command has detained 17-year old Jesse Chidebere, a student of Imo State University (IMSU) for faking her own abduction and death. The command’s spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday in Owerri . Okoye...
The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), has raised concerns over three pressing issues it deems potential national instability catalysts. In a press briefing led by its Chairman, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade (Rtd) at the weekend, the CCC highlighted the legal battle challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Army has denied rumors circulating on social media about the death of Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The rumors claimed that Lagbaja had died of cancer in a hospital abroad, but the Army has debunked these claims as “Fake News”...
Mediapreneurs, under the umbrella of Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), have been urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) to attract readers to their websites. They are expected to leverage different online platforms and technology to promote their products or services and more with their audiences. The publisher of...
Popular Nigerian superstar, David Adeleke (Davido) has begun canvassing votes for Asue Ighodalo, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Edo governorship election billed for Sept. 21. The award winning music star took to his social media handles on Sunday evening, to make the endorsement for Ighodalo. He urged...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Potiskum Youth Progressive Forum has condemned and denied allegations against Senator Ibrahim Mohammed Bompai, Hon. Fatima Talba, and Hon. Ahmed Adamu BBK, describing them as malicious, mischievous, and politically premeditated. The forum accused political detractors, enemies of Yobe South development, and opposition...
The Zamfara Government on Tuesday denied budgeting N19billion for Gov. Dauda Lawal’s kitchenware as it was wrongfully circulated in the social media. The State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Abdulmalik Gajam, at a media briefing on Tuesday in Gusau described the information as mischievous. He said, “I...