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FG Shuts Down Over 13m Social Media Accounts for Offensive Content

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The Federal Government has announced the shutdown of more than 13 million social media accounts over offensive content and violations of the newly introduced Code of Practice for online platforms. According to the 2024 Compliance Report on the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms, a total of 13,597,057 accounts across platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) were disabled. The report, jointly issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), was submitted by major…

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Singer Lil Kesh Reportedly Stabbed, Robbed of Jewellery in Lagos

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Popular Nigerian singer, Keshinro Ololade, better known as Lil Kesh, has reportedly been stabbed during a robbery attack in Lagos. The 29-year-old artiste was said to have also been dispossessed of jewellery worth millions of naira during the incident, which occurred on Wednesday. According to Hip TV, the assailants allegedly stabbed the “Shoki” crooner in the neck before carting away his valuables. The report has since triggered widespread concern, with fans and colleagues flooding social media with prayers and messages of support. As of press time, neither Lil Kesh nor…

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7,000 Nigerians Stranded in Libya, NiDCOM Reveals

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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has disclosed that no fewer than 7,000 Nigerians are currently stranded in Libya. Chairman of the Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, made the revelation on Tuesday night at the official launch of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Strategic Plan for Nigeria (2025–2027) in Abuja. “As we speak, 7,000 Nigerians are stranded in Libya. In 2025, people still travel through the desert to die,” Dabiri-Erewa lamented. Meanwhile, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has ranked Nigeria among countries with the highest rate of irregular migration, noting…

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Outrage as Female NYSC Member Assaulted, Stripped in Anambra

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Anambra State was rocked by outrage on Tuesday following the assault and stripping of a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member by alleged security operatives. A video circulating on social media showed the female corps member being flogged and stripped by gun-wielding men, prompting widespread condemnation. The incident reportedly occurred at a lodge in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area. A source told reporters that the operatives stormed the NYSC members’ residence, targeting the female corps member, identified as Jennifer Edema Elohor, and some of her colleagues, under the…

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Alaafin, Ooni Clash Over Okanlomo of Yorubaland Title

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The rivalry between two foremost Yoruba monarchs, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has flared up again over the conferment of the title Okanlomo of Yorubaland. The controversy followed the Ooni’s decision to honour Ibadan businessman and philanthropist, Chief Dotun Sanusi, with the prestigious title at a ceremony in Ile-Ife. Reacting, the Alaafin issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Ooni to revoke the conferment, insisting that only the Oyo throne has the authority to bestow a…

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Ex-Benin International, Razak Omotoyossi, Dies at 39

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The African football fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of former Benin Republic striker, Razak Omotoyossi, at the age of 39. Omotoyossi, who was born in Lagos but chose to represent Benin at senior level, died on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The exact cause and location of his death have not yet been made public. The former Helsingborgs IF and FC Metz forward is survived by his wife, Nigerian actress Bose Alao, and four children, including twins. A prolific goalscorer in his prime, Omotoyossi earned 55…

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Gunmen Kill 13 Worshippers in Katsina Mosque Attack

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Thirteen worshippers were gunned down in the early hours of Tuesday when armed men stormed a mosque in Unguwan Mantau village, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The assailants struck around 5 a.m. during dawn (Fajr) prayers, opening fire indiscriminately on the congregation. Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, confirmed the incident, describing it as a possible reprisal attack. According to him, villagers recently ambushed a bandit gang in the area, killing several members, rescuing kidnap victims, and seizing weapons. “The victims were…

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Senator Musa’s Legacy of Intellect, Compassion and Delivery

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By Suleiman Adamu In Nigeria’s dynamic democratic landscape, where leadership often teeters between self-interest and public service, few figures emerge as true exemplars of covenantal representation. Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, CON, affectionately known as “Musa 313,” stands as a beacon of intellectual rigour, empathy, and impactful delivery. Representing Niger East Senatorial District, he has woven a legacy of legislative excellence and grassroots development that resonates far beyond the confines of his constituency, touching the heart of Nigeria’s democratic aspirations. Great leaders are not born of chance; they are shaped by discipline, preparation,…

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Cubana Chief Priest Reveals He Once Sheltered Burna Boy During Early Struggles

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Nigerian nightlife promoter and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has disclosed that he once accommodated Grammy-winning Afrobeat superstar, Burna Boy, in his home during the singer’s early career struggles. Chief Priest made the revelation during a recent livestream session with TikToker, Peller, at his mansion in Owerri, Imo State. According to him, Burna Boy—now celebrated worldwide as the “African Giant”—stayed in his house several times while trying to gain his footing in the competitive Nigerian music industry. “I have brought everybody [celebrities] here. CP no small.…

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Mother, Son Arrested for Drug Trafficking as NDLEA Intensifies Nationwide Crackdown

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 52-year-old woman, Muyibat Mumuni, and her son, Faruk Mumuni, 25, in Mushin, Lagos, for alleged drug trafficking. The duo was apprehended on Ladega Street, Mushin, on Wednesday, August 13, after operatives discovered 298 blocks of Ghana Loud, a strain of cannabis, weighing 149kg in their possession. In a related operation, another suspect, Emmanuel Samuel, was arrested two days later, August 15, in the Ajah area of Lekki, where 8.5kg of Canadian Loud was recovered from his apartment. The NDLEA also…

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