Tag: Social Media
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Beware of scammers who sell drugs on social media – By Francis Ewherido
I had a lengthy talk with a friend recently. We go way back to the early 70s. He was my senior in primary school. We lost touch but got reunited in the 90s. One day, we went to a restaurant to eat. I ordered rice and chicken.
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It is mischief – Pastor Adefarasin reacts over viral firearm video
Senior Pastor and Founder of House on the Rock church headquartered in Lagos State, Paul Adefarasin has reacted over a viral video of him supposedly bearing a firearm.
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Ministry warns public against fake social media accounts
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday warned against the use of social media accounts by unscrupulous individuals spreading false information about its officials.
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Information Minister warns against abuse of social media
Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has urged Nigerian youths to use social media responsibly and avoid the spread of misinformation and unverified contents.
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Lamborghini fever hits social media as socialites flaunt new rides
Social media platforms have been abuzz with visuals and pictures of socialites flaunting their newly acquired luxury cars, specifically the Lamborghini Urus.
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Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp impeding efforts to combat polio – FG
The federal government (FG) has lamented that false narratives being spread via social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp are contributing to lower vaccine acceptance in some communities for polio eradication.
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Edo guber dispute: Social media partisan reporting shapes narrative – By Ehichioya Ezomon
In a week’s time, on Monday, March 3, 2025, the three-man Election Petitions Tribunal (EPT) looking into alleged malpractice at the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State, will preside over the adoption of written addresses by Petitioners and Respondents to the dispute.
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South Sudan suspends social media
South Sudan has directed telecom companies to block social media for three months, citing concerns over graphic content related to the ongoing violence against South Sudanese in neighboring Sudan. As the country’s communications industry regulator, the National Communication Authority
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Nigerian pastor blows hot, prays death on person who stole his Christmas fowl (video)
A yet to be identified Nigerian pastor has gone viral after taking to the street to pray death on the person who stole his Christmas fowl.
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‘Wahala’ in Senator Nwoko’s household as wives fight on social media
All not too well as the two wives of Nigerian billionaire businessman Ned Nwoko, Regina Daniels and Laila, have unfollowed and blocked each other on Instagram, sparking rumors of a rift within the family. The social media fallout has sent shockwaves across fans and followers, who had long admired the apparent harmony between the two…