“In Nigeria, politicians pay youths N20,000 to insult those advocating for their future on social media” – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, who was the Labour Party presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 general election, has shared his concerns about how politicians operate in the country. He said many politicians in Nigeria practice what he calls “transactional politics.” This means they often spend money to get what they want, including hiring young people to do their […]
“Nigerians Are Programmed To Hate Their Country On Social Media – Poju Oyemade
Pastor Poju Oyemade, the Senior Pastor and Founder of The Covenant Nation, has shared his thoughts on how many Nigerians feel about their country. He said people are being trained, especially through social media, to hate Nigeria. According to him, this is like teaching people to hate themselves. During a sermon in his church, Pastor […]
Court Strikes Out Femi Falana And Falz’s N1bn Defamation Suit Against VeryDarkMan
The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has struck out the N1 billion defamation case filed by popular lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), and his son, musician Falz, against social media personality Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan. The case was dismissed on Tuesday, April 15, by Justice Matthias Dawodu, who said it was unnecessary to continue […]
I have come to the conclusion that people who have sense are not on social media – Actor Frederick Leonard
Nigerian actor Frederick Leonard has shared his thoughts about social media users. He believes that people who have common sense are not found in comment sections or even on social media at all. Freddie made this statement after seeing a young woman insult an elderly man who simply shared his opinion about a story. The […]
Don’t let Twitter polls and Naija social media fans deceive you. They wouldn’t fill up any stadium for you in any part of the world – BurnaBoy writes Nigerian artistes
Popular Nigerian singer Burna Boy has sent a strong message to fellow artists. He warned them not to believe everything they see in Twitter polls or the praise from Nigerian fans on social media. In a post shared on his Instagram Stories, Burna Boy said that these online fans will not show up to support […]
Filmmakers now force actors to become content creators – Jemima Osunde
Nollywood actress Jemima Osunde has shared her thoughts about a new trend in the Nigerian movie industry. She says that actors are now being pressured to become social media content creators before they can be cast in films. In a chat with fellow actor Jammal Ibrahim, Osunde said it feels like actors are now required […]
‘I’m tired of being called prostitute’ – Kate Henshaw
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her frustration over the constant name-calling she faces from online trolls. She shared that whenever people disagree with her on social media, they resort to calling her offensive names like “prostitute” instead of engaging in meaningful discussions. Kate Henshaw described this behavior as tiring and urged trolls to respond […]
I have just been arrested by Immigration – Bobrisky cries out as he returns to Nigeria
Popular Nigerian crossdresser and socialite, Bobrisky, has been arrested by immigration authorities in Nigeria. Reports say he was taken into custody on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, immediately after arriving back in the country. Bobrisky took to his Instagram story to inform his followers about the arrest. He expressed shock, saying he was not told why […]
Rivers police arrest suspected serial rapist who lures women through dating sites and social media
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspected serial rapist, Israel Tamunokuro, for luring women through social media and dating sites. He would take them to hotels, drug them, assault them, and steal their belongings. Tamunokuro, 34, who lives in Golf Estate, Odili Road, was caught by officers of the Octopus Tactical Unit while […]
I never made such a statement – Seyi Tinubu denies saying his dad must complete eight years in office
Seyi Tinubu has refuted claims that he said his father, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, must complete an eight-year term. A message circulating on social media alleged that Seyi Tinubu stated his father would remain in office for eight years and that nothing, not even God, could change it. However, Seyi Tinubu has responded through his […]