Police reportedly rescue Peller from alleged kidnappers
Popular TikToker Peller has reportedly been rescued by the Nigerian police after being kidnapped. According to INFOLAND, he was allegedly taken by unknown gunmen on Wednesday while streaming live on his social media. On Thursday morning, Peller’s close friend and colleague, Sandra Benede, gave an update on social media confirming that he is safe. In […]
South Korea bans mobile phones in classrooms
South Korea has decided to stop students from using mobile phones in classrooms. The country joins other nations trying to reduce social media use among children and teenagers. The National Assembly passed the bill on Wednesday, and it will begin in March next year. Students will not be allowed to use smartphones or similar devices […]
Police denies declaring actress Iyabo Ojo wanted
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed viral reports claiming that Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, was declared wanted. In a statement released on its official X account, the police described the so-called wanted notice as fake, misleading, and not from the Force. The poster, which carried the actress’s photo with the title “SPECIAL POLICE WANTED,” spread […]
Nigerian Govt shuts down over 13 million social media accounts
The Nigerian government has closed more than 13.5 million social media accounts due to harmful content and violations of online rules. According to the Code of Practice 2024 Compliance Report, the accounts were suspended on platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter). This report was prepared and submitted to the government by major […]
In all you do, fear men- comedian Real Warri Pikin tells women as she shares video of her husband enjoying a football match while she deals with the stress of pregnancy
Comedian Anita Asuogha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, made her social media fans laugh today after posting a humorous video about her pregnancy journey. Anita, who is expecting her third child with her husband, shared a clip showing her lying in a hospital bed, dealing with the challenges and stress of pregnancy. In the […]
Court remands TikToker arrested by DSS over false claim of President Tinubu’s de@th
A TikTok user, Ghali Isma’il, has been ordered to remain in custody by a magistrate court in Abuja after he posted a video falsely claiming that President Bola Tinubu had died from a critical illness. The video, which was uploaded on a verified TikTok account under the name @bola_asiwaju, quickly gained attention and led to […]
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 […]
‘I hope social media won’t destroy Africa’ – Akpabio on story of Senate’s creation of 12 new states
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied the rumour that the Nigerian Senate has approved the creation of 12 new states. He also warned that Africans could harm themselves with how they use social media to spread false information. Recently, stories appeared online claiming that the Senate had approved 12 new states in Nigeria. These reports […]
People never forget how you made them feel – Davido
Afrobeats superstar Davido has shared a deep message with his fans and followers. He reminded everyone to be mindful of how they treat others, especially when it comes to emotions. The singer, whose real name is David Adeleke, posted this thoughtful advice on his Instagram page. He spoke about how emotions play a powerful role […]
France initiates probe of X over claims of algorithm enabled ‘foreign interference’
French authorities have started looking into claims that the social media platform X (formerly called Twitter) may have changed its algorithm in a way that allowed foreign influence. This was confirmed by the Paris prosecutor’s office on Friday, July 11. The investigation began after two complaints were submitted on January 12. These complaints raised alarms […]