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August 27, 2025

Taylor Swift announces engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce

“He’s a great player. I think he’s a great guy,” said Mr Trump. “I think she’s a terrific person. I wish them a lot of luck.”

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift
June 3, 2025

Man arraigned for allegedly sharing ex-girlfriend’s nude photos on social media

The police prosecutor alleged that the defendant threatened the lady’s life by sending her text messages that he was a silent killer.

Social media
May 23, 2025

Nigerians should not provoke us; respect officers as civilians do abroad: Police

“It is very sad to observe the lack of appreciation and recognition often shown to members of the Nigeria Police Force, despite the immense risks we take,” said the police.

Officers brutalising civilians
April 21, 2025

The Sultan and the terror of truth

The answer to bad speech is not censorship.

Sultan of Sokoto and Nigerian youths
January 23, 2025

South Sudan suspends social media access amid violence

The NCA said the social media ban is necessary to prevent the spread of violent content, particularly videos depicting brutal attacks on women and children.

Social media
December 22, 2024

German clubside threatens legal action after online abuse of player

Mr Afolayan said, “Welcome to the life of a black footballer in 2024.’’

Bundesliga club St Pauli Hamburg and Dapo Afolayan
December 21, 2024

U.S. Senate passes last-minute funding bill to avert government shutdown 

The legislation has been sent to President Joe Biden’s desk and he is expected to sign it on Saturday.

U.S Senate
December 20, 2024

We’ll start jailing Nigerians for cursing govt officials, others on social media: Police

“Raining direct curses on someone online is cyberbullying, not expression of freedom or criticism,” said the police.

IGP Egbetokun
December 11, 2024

Blackout across Nigeria as main power grid collapses again

The AEDC stated that it wished to inform customers that a system disturbance occurred on the national grid at 1:32 p.m. today.

National Grid
November 28, 2024

Australia bans children under 16 from social media

Under the new law, social media companies will be required to take “reasonable steps” to prevent children under 16 from accessing their platforms.

Australia/Social media