Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, calls for arrest and investigation of US Missionary Alex Babir hours after he shared a video calling out President Tinubu
Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has called for the arrest and investigation of a US-based missionary, Alex Babir. The demand followed a viral video in which the missionary criticised Bola Ahmed Tinubu over insecurity in parts of the country. In the video, Babir raised concerns about recent attacks in Plateau State, especially in communities affected […]
Group condemns remand of three critics in Kwara
The Kwara North Development Commission condemned the remand of Iliasu Ibrahim, Shola Muse, and Adesomowo Adegogo by the Kwara State High Court over an alleged defamation case. The Commission described the move as judicial overreach and executive interference in the judiciary. President Abdullahi Mansuma and Publicity Secretary Hajia Zainabu Seko argued that the defendants’ constitutional […]
Arresting students over criticism is unconstitutional – CITAD on detention of IBBUL’s Abubakar
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has criticized the arrest of Abubakar Isah Mokwa, a postgraduate student at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), describing it as a violation of his constitutional rights. Abubakar was reportedly detained by the police in Niger State for allegedly criticizing Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago on Facebook. In […]
Free Nnamdi Kanu: More reactions trail Abuja protest
The nationwide protest demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has continued to spark heated reactions across Nigeria. The protest, led by activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, took place on Monday despite a Federal High Court order restricting demonstrations near key government areas […]
Massive Turnout At Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Service
A sea of mourners gathered at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for Charlie Kirk’s memorial, paying tribute to the conservative activist whose death shook many across the country. What was intended as a solemn event transformed into a powerful display of support, faith, and political solidarity. Organizers say the stadium was filled to […]
‘Gen Z protest’ turns deadly as mass riots erupt over social media ban in Nepal leaving at least 14 de@d
Thousands of young people in Nepal took to the streets of Kathmandu after the government blocked 26 popular social media platforms, including Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Protesters carried the national flag and chanted slogans calling for an end to the ban and corruption, not social media. What started as peaceful demonstrations quickly turned […]
Chatbot Grok stirs confusion over suspension after accusing Israel and US of committing genocide in Gaza
On August 12, the AI chatbot Grok caused confusion after it gave different explanations for its brief suspension from X. The bot said it was removed because it accused Israel and the United States of committing genocide in Gaza and claimed Elon Musk was censoring it. Grok was created by Musk’s AI company xAI and […]
A great percentage of these Nigerian Americans making us proud abroad are Igbos – Hadiza, wife of former gov, Nasir El-Rufai, says
Hadiza El-Rufai, the wife of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has gotten people talking after she shared her views about the Igbo community living outside Nigeria. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), she said that many Nigerian-Americans who are doing well and representing the country positively are of Igbo origin. She also noted […]
UK defends new online safety law after criticism on X
The UK government has responded to backlash from Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, after the new Online Safety Law came under fire. Officials say the claims that the law threatens free speech are simply not true. This new law, which started on July 25, is meant to protect children online. It requires social media […]
US condemns French inquiry into social media platform X
The United States government has criticized France for opening a criminal case against X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. On Friday, July 25, U.S. officials said the investigation is an attack on freedom of speech and a form of censorship from another country. A U.S. government office that focuses on democracy and […]