The price Aisha must pay for Bala Mohmmed
By Emma Agu In time to come, chroniclers of this generation would definitely be left to wonder how the media, once held aloft as the […]
Social media
Kannywood actress cautions on revealing identities of rape victims
Kannywood actress, Mrs Rukayya Umar, has cautioned social media users against showing the faces and images of rape victims to protect them from stigma. Speaking […]
Police rescue abducted Philippino lady lured to Nigeria by supposed lover
A 40-year old Philippino lady, Irene Torento Panas has been rescued by operatives of the Enugu State Police Command at Neke-Uno Village, Enugu East LGA, […]
Insight: 6 reasons why the time has come for N-Power Batch C
By Philip Omo Social media has been in a frenzy since the Friday June 19, 2020 announcement of the transition of N-Power Batch A and […]
Kaduna reopening: Church maintains online fellowship, says no physical gathering yet
The Lighthouse Church, Damaturu Road, Kaduna, has directed its members to maintain virtual fellowship via the social media platforms, in spite of the lifting of […]
Umahi: There are moles in my government
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has openly acknowledged the existence of moles in his government but insisted that his administration had nothing to hide. Umahi’s […]
TFAA announces Vimbai Mutinhiri, Taymesan Emmanuel as Season Hosts
…Calls for heroes and champions beating Corona in Africa with D-banj, Tara, Sangu Delle and Nadine Ibrahim Ahead of its fifteenth edition, The Future Awards […]
HoS warns against unauthorised circulation of official information
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, has noted with displeasure the recent unfortunate publishing of unauthorised official documents […]
Corps members pass out, issuance of CNS to hold May 28 – NYSC
The passing-out ceremony for the 2019 Batch “B”, Stream 1 corps members will hold nationwide on May 28, according to the National Youth Service Corp […]
Umahi bans movement of cattle in Ebonyi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has banned movements of cattle in the state capital, Abakaliki and its environs with immediate effect. Umahi made the disclosure […]
No licence yet to switch on 5G, says Danbatta
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) , Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, says that there are no Fifth Generation (5G) of mobile technology licence […]
Explore social media innovation to market your produce – ARMTI boss tells farmers
The Executive Director, Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), Dr Olufemi Oladunni, has tasked agricultural practitioners to explore the innovation that social media provided for […]
Social Media, NGOs and the Niger Delta Struggle, By Jerome-Mario Utomi
When Oil was discovered in Nigeria in 1956 at Oloibiri in the Niger Delta after half a century of exploration by Shell-BP, and the nation joined the […]
How social media can support fight against insurgency – Army
By Abdallah el-Kurebe, Editor The Nigerian Army says social media is a tool that could effectively support the military in the fight against insurgency. The […]
Insecurity: Army engages media to enhance public perception, relationship
The Nigerian Army on Monday engaged about 300 social media bloggers and online journalists in Sokoto toward enhancing proper understanding and fostering civic relationship in […]
CITAD records 319 hate speeches on social media in January
Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), says it recorded 319 hate speeches on social media between Jan. 1 and Jan.31. Its Director Programmes, Malam […]
Pantami urges young innovative Nigerians to monetise social media data
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has urged young innovative Nigerians to monetise social media data to turn them into fortune […]
Proffer solution to social media problems, FG urges
The Federal Government has called on the media industry to proffer media-driven solutions to social media challenges, saying the ongoing review of media regulations is […]
Social media, a great force, needs control – Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President, Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu, Sunday in Abuja warned that leaving the social media to operate without regulation could […]
Zamfara APC cautions social media supporters against hate speech, fake news
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara has cautioned social media supporters against hate speech and fake news. The party Vice-Chairman of Zamfara Central, Alhaji […]
Niger: Journalists speak to youths on responsible use of social media
By Justina Asishana – Minna Journalists, under the auspices of Progressive Media Practitioners (PMP), in Niger on Friday, emphasized the need for youths and social […]
Womanifesto explores social media for 2019 NWD campaign
Organisers of National Women’s Dialogue have unveiled the hashtag for the 2019 edition of the event. According to him, the use of social media will […]
Lai Mohammed and the tragedy of Social Media ‘Regulation’, By Bob MajiriOghene Etemiku
From a recent study which we have carried out at the Civil Empowerment & Rule of Law Support Initiative, CERLSI, we have found out that […]
Minister to NUJ: Lead campaign to rid social media of fake news, hate speech
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has challenged the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to lead the ongoing efforts to rid the […]
Social media regulation: FG allays fears, says won’t take unilateral decision
The Federal Government has described as premature the attacks hauled by critics against moves towards regulation of Social media. Minister of Information and Culture said […]