…notified police of plans to hold a peaceful procession in Nairobi, sharing the notice on social media. Yet police denied receiving any notice and said any procession would be illegal, while warning of added checkpoints around the city. “Any unlawful acts shall be met with the full force of the law,” it said in a statem…

…had embarked on massive public sensitization through the use of radio, television, social media platforms, and live phone-in programmes to educate the public," he said. "We reminded vehicle owners of their responsibility to ensure proper registration and clear display of number plates. We gave ample notice so that no o…

…desired party tickets were reported to be misleading the public with fake claims through social media even as their supporters do more to create crisis within the party. "For the avoidance of doubt, nothing has changed from what was made public last week. The names submitted to INEC are as follows: Senator Yunus Akintu…

…Evidence are there,” Awosanya said. He further argued that widespread narratives on social media should not be mistaken for facts, adding, “The fact that the lie is viral doesn’t make it the truth.”

…speech drew applause from the audience and has since attracted widespread admiration on social media, with many users praising her command of the Russian language and celebrating her academic achievement. Responding to the outpouring of congratulatory messages, Akanbi wrote, "Thank you everyone. I am physically incapab…

…of our air defense, and thus the protection of ordinary people’s lives,” he said on social media. At least 14 people were killed in Kyiv and the surrounding region, with around 60 more wounded, he said. Russia fired 68 missiles and 351 attack drones, he added. Officials in the Kyiv suburb of Vyshneve said they were eva…

…created FIFA Peace Prize in the lead-up to the tournament, praised FIFA’s decision on social media. “Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

…reaction from U.S. President Donald Trump. Celebrating the decision, Trump wrote on his social media platform: “Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!” Neither the White House nor FIFA immediately provided additional public details regarding the reported communication or the review…

…claiming she earns over N2.5 million monthly has generated widespread reactions on social media, with many Nigerians questioning the claim while others defended the possibility, reigniting conversations around the profitability of small-scale businesses. The short clip, shared on X by #ChuksEricE on Sunday, showed a wo…

…authenticity of information through credible and official sources before sharing it on social media or other platforms. The statement read, "The Imo State Police Command has noted a misleading publication circulated on Facebook today, 5th July, 2026, alleging that Fulani herdsmen set a student hostel in Nekede, Owerri,…

…Virginia, made the remarks during an interview with NoireTV published on the platform’s social media pages on Sunday while responding to questions about Nigeria’s next general election. Speaking on whether the United States could do more to support credible elections in Nigeria, the congressman stressed that Washington…

…attention to." He made the remarks in an interview with NoireTV posted on the platform's social media pages on Sunday. Asked whether the United States could do more to support credible elections in Nigeria, Moore said, "What I'd say is that we're certainly going to be watching these results and how these elections unfo…

…bouncer, who was said to have died at the scene. Videos and photographs circulating on social media showed the vehicle with severe front-end damage, highlighting the impact of the collision. The incident gained public attention after comedian and master of ceremonies, Mario Wazobia, shared posts on Instagram calling fo…

…killing triggered outrage across Nigeria after disturbing videos circulated widely on social media, prompting renewed calls for decisive action against jungle justice. Yet beyond the official account lies another narrative, one told by the deceased's husband, the man who shared his life with Ummulkhair for 14 years. 'S…

…Mrs Tinubu's comments have seen Nigerians emptying their frustration upon her on social media. The fundamental issue is her lack of clarity about who or what she is in Nigeria's constitutional set-up. The Office of the First Lady is simply a shorthand expression for whoever currently holds matrimonial, alias "other roo…

…and diligent in the way you conduct investigations. We do not just pick information from social media and immediately take action because something is trending. There are established procedures and steps that we follow. What is important is that there is no breach reported to us that we have not acted on, whether it in…

…continue to make Nigeria proud." Saraki's gesture has drawn widespread commendation on social media, with many hailing it as an example of leadership that invests in youth education and national development. #kingkunlecs reacted "Wow this is incredible. Encouraging academic achievement like this increase more performan…

…confidence,” the lawyers wrote. The legal team also claimed that reactions generated on social media following the interview demonstrated that viewers understood the alleged remark as an attack on Arabambi’s identity and public credibility. According to the solicitors, Obi, as a prominent political figure and NDC presi…

…the governor urged individuals who are politicizing the unfortunate incident on social media to desist and instead collaborate with the government to build a safer and more prosperous state. Oyebanji also extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of one of the victims who tragically lost his life while in captiv…

…hypercar to mark his birthday celebrations. Burna Boy had earlier dropped hints on social media about wanting "A Bugatti Venuum Chiron, something one of one, diamonds on the car and the key holder," building anticipation among fans for months. Burna Boy's Bugatti Chiron. Photo Credit: 1BENNY7G The vehicle, customised b…

…water gun. He reportedly taunted his victims and shared videos of the attacks on social media. The Houston Police Department disclosed this in a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Thursday and sighted by our correspondent on Saturday. The department said its Major Offenders Division, working with the Wes…

…and does not condone indiscipline. “On the Allegations of Rape, now Circulating on Social Media, the Commandant has taken note of rape allegations recently attributed to the Vice Chancellor of Osun State University Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye and amplified on social media platforms. At this time, Depot Nigerian…

…by flooding in Lagos surfaced online. The video clip, which has been trending on social media, showed Pastor Idowu stopping his car when he noticed people wading through floodwaters. Daddy Freeze said the pastor did not just offer them a ride, he also changed his route to make sure they got to their destinations safely…

…people see jokes while others see income. Last week, two friends were scrolling through social media. Like millions of other Nigerians, they came across the now-viral debate sparked by the First Lady's suggestion that Nigerians should consider businesses like selling akara. The comment section was exactly what you'd ex…

…lockdown in 2020, some people turned to baking, binge-watching television, or scrolling social media. Courage Nyoni taught himself how to code. The civil engineering graduate spent months watching online tutorials before building his first app, a study aid for sociology students at Zimbabwe’s Bindura University. But it…