TikTok has announced the removal of more than 2.1 million videos in Nigeria for violating its community guidelines during the second quarter of 2024. This initiative is part of the platform’s ongoing commitment to enhance content moderation and create a safer online environment for its users. In a report released on Tuesday, October 15, TikTok highlighted that these removals account for less than 1% of the total uploads in Nigeria…

Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of the Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), has urged critics to refrain from questioning the church’s decisions regarding the retirement of its pastors. The cleric faced criticism on social media after reports emerged last week that his two vice presidents, Bishops Thomas Aremu and David Abioye, would be retiring after serving three and four decades in the ministry. It was gathered that their retirement is in…

Dr. Deji Adeleke, a prominent businessman and the father of international music star Davido, has announced plans to construct the largest thermal power plant in Nigeria, set to launch in January 2025. This ambitious project aims to significantly enhance the country’s electricity generation capacity. Dr. Adeleke, who currently generates 15% of Nigeria’s electric power, emphasized the importance of investing in infrastructure to address the nation’s ongoing energy challenges. “Our goal…

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has condemned the frequent national grid collapses, calling them a clear indication of failed leadership and poor policy execution at the highest levels. The New Daily Prime reported that the national grid collapsed on Monday, with relevant agencies now working to restore normalcy. In a statement posted on X, Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, labelled the recurring grid failures a ‘national shame.’…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has tasked the newly appointed Board of Directors of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) with expanding the country’s investment portfolio to bolster key sectors of the economy. Addressing the board members, Shettima emphasised their critical responsibility as stewards of Nigeria’s collective wealth. According to his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President delivered this message during a meeting with the NSIA board at the Presidential Villa in…

The Cameroonian government has imposed a ban on media discussions regarding the health of 91-year-old President Paul Biya, who has not made a public appearance since early September. The decree, issued by Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji on October 9, categorizes any debate on the president’s condition as a “matter of national security” and warns of severe legal consequences for violations. In a letter marked “highly urgent” and addressed to…

If you’re one of the many people who reach for their phone the moment they wake up, you’re not alone. This seemingly harmless habit could reveal a lot about your personality. Psychologists have identified various traits commonly found in those who instinctively grab their smartphones first thing. Firstly, it could indicate a strong need to connect with others. This isn’t just about internet access, but a deeper desire to maintain…

The Lagos High Court in Ikeja ordered social media influencer Martins Otse, also known as Verydarkman, to remove a defamatory video and comments he posted on September 24th against Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana and his son Folarin, generally known as Falz. Justice Matthias Dawodu further ordered the self-proclaimed social media police to stop broadcasting, publishing, or disseminating any defamatory recordings or comments against the senior lawyer and his…

Alaco Construction Ltd and Rudy Construction Ltd have pledged to further invest in the Ondo State economy. In a statement by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, it was revealed that representatives from the two multinational companies, which have business interests in the state, visited the governor’s office in Akure on Tuesday. Rodolph El Najjar, Managing Director of Rudy Construction, and Aladen, Managing Director of Alaco Construction, were…

On Friday, Justice R.A. Oshodi of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, dismissed the objection raised by defence counsel Olalekan Ojo in the trial of seven individuals accused of participating in a £1 million fraud.  The court also accepted a flash drive containing video evidence of the sixth defendant, which was presented by the prosecution. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) earlier arraigned Morufu Adewale, also known as…

Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Ilorin has sentenced Yakubu Aminu to 200 hours of community service for operating a bureau de change business without a valid license. In a related case, Justice Hammed Gegele of the Kwara State High Court sentenced Abdullahi Abdulrasaq Omotosho and Akeem Ibrahim Salaudeen to prison for their involvement in internet fraud. The Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes…

The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited, Mele Kyari, has disclosed that petrol smugglers exploited subsidy loopholes, making not less than N17 million per truck in neighboring countries. Kyari revealed this on Monday while fielding questions from journalists in Abuja on the government’s efforts to deregulate the oil and gas sector. The NNPC chief explained that cross-border smuggling was rampant due to the…