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Rema’s ‘HEIS’ album release sparks frenzy on social media

Rema’s ‘HEIS’ album release sparks frenzy on social media

Bode July 11, 2024
  The highly anticipated sophomore album, “HEIS”, released on Thursday by Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has sparked a frenzy on social media. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 11-track album, which features hit singles like “Benin Boys”, featuring Shallipopi, has met...
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Police to prosecute blogger for allegedly defaming businessman E-Money  Police

Police to prosecute blogger for allegedly defaming businessman E-Money 

Bode May 28, 2024
  The police spokesperson in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said a blogger identified as Stanley, will be prosecuted for allegedly defaming a businessman, Mr Emeka Okonkwo, AKA E-Money, in his online video. Hundeyin disclosed this on Monday, while parading the suspect before newsmen at the command’s headquarters, Ikeja....
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“I am a full-blooded Nigerian” – Nollywood actor, Zack Orji debunks rumours of Gabonese citizenship  Nollywood veteran actor Zack Orji

“I am a full-blooded Nigerian” – Nollywood actor, Zack Orji debunks rumours of Gabonese citizenship 

Bode May 22, 2024
  By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Veteran.Nollywood actor,Zack Orji has debunked social media rumours claiming that he is a citizen of Gabon. The renowned actor, who took to his Instagram page – @realzackorji – to express his frustration, said the falsehood was not the first about him. “I am...
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NAPTIP condemns obscene pictures of minor shared by father on social media

NAPTIP condemns obscene pictures of minor shared by father on social media

Bode May 13, 2024
  The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has condemned the obscene pictures of a four-year girl, shared by an Edo-based father on social media. The father, who posted different obscene pictures of his daughter wrote: “My daughter will grow to love the lifestyle.” Many...
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FCCPC shut down Chinese supermarket, summons owner over alleged discrimination of Nigerians FCCPC shut down Chinese restaurant

FCCPC shut down Chinese supermarket, summons owner over alleged discrimination of Nigerians

Bode April 23, 2024
  The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has summoned the owner of a Chinese supermarket located in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for alleged restriction of Nigerians. The supermarket located at Royal Choice Estate, Lugbe, allegedly permits only Chinese citizens access to purchase groceries. The News Agency...
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[UPDATED] For Omoniyi Ibietan, a harvest of Goodwill Messages on special Book Reading and further Reviews of Cyber Politics.. Dr. Omoniyi Ibietans Picture The Author of the Book2

[UPDATED] For Omoniyi Ibietan, a harvest of Goodwill Messages on special Book Reading and further Reviews of Cyber Politics..

Bode April 19, 2024
 By TOM CHIAHEMEN – The special Book Reading and Further Reviews of “Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria,” authored by Omoniyi Ibietan, PhD, held at the University of Ibadan on April 19, 2024, witnessed a harvest of  Goodwill Messages delivered by Different Stakeholders. Ibietan...
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Edo CP orders trial of police officer threatening residents with gun in viral video Police

Edo CP orders trial of police officer threatening residents with gun in viral video

Bode April 13, 2024
  Edo State Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr Funsho Adegboye, has ordered an orderly room trial of Police Constable Prince Chima for allegedly threatening some people with a gun at their residence. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the video of where Chima was caught in the...
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Defamation of Mercy Chinwo: Court issues Criminal Summons on 5 persons Pastor Blessed, Gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey, Mercy Chinwo and son

Defamation of Mercy Chinwo: Court issues Criminal Summons on 5 persons

Bode April 4, 2024
  An Abuja Magistrate Court sitting in Wuse Zone 6, has issued Criminal Summons on five persons, Okoronkwo Ejike, Kingsley Ibeh, DJ Spoiltkid, Terrence Ekot, and Samuel Agozie, for alleged defamation of Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. The summons is signed by the Registrar of the court, Emmanuel Iyanna. They...
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Is Internet exacerbating poor reading culture in Nigeria? By KAYODE ADEBIYI poor reading culture

Is Internet exacerbating poor reading culture in Nigeria? By KAYODE ADEBIYI

Bode March 22, 2024
In 2020, Prof. Lenrie Aina, former National Librarian/Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria (NLN), decried Nigeria’s ranking as one of the lowest reading culture countries of the world, according to World Culture Statistics. Aina, a professor of Library and Information Science, made the unpleasant revelation when...
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‘Bird Witch : ‘Tackle peddlers of witchcraft fears and misconceptions on Social Media By LEO IGWE Bird

‘Bird Witch : ‘Tackle peddlers of witchcraft fears and misconceptions on Social Media By LEO IGWE

Bode February 29, 2024
  The Advocacy for Alleged Witches urges the African public to tackle all peddlers of superstitious fears and ignorance on social media. The AfAW made this declaration following a Facebook post by a self-acclaimed prophet on the supposed death of an alleged witch flying over a church in South...
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Fake News, Cyber Bullying and Hate Speech on Social Media: What is it and how do we deal with it? By PROF HUMAMMED TAWFIQ LADAN   prof Muhammed Tawfiq Ladan

Fake News, Cyber Bullying and Hate Speech on Social Media: What is it and how do we deal with it? By PROF HUMAMMED TAWFIQ LADAN  

Bode September 4, 2023
INTRODUCTION The internet and social media, as excellent mechanisms to enable and facilitate democratic engagement, knowledge for all and businesses to thrive, in the wrong hands or misuse can also be instruments for propagation of extremism and violence, political manipulations, spread of false information to discredit or cause physical...
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Book Review: Cyber Politics – Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria 20230726 075828

Book Review: Cyber Politics – Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria

Bode August 21, 2023
Book Review:   Title: Cyber Politics – Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria Author: Dr. Omoniyi P. Ibietan Publisher: Premium Times Books Year: 2023 Pages: 460 Reviewer: Azu Ishiekwene Date: July 25, 2023, Abuja, Nigeria   My job today is to review the book, and not the man. But since the man...
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