The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has raised the alarm over fraudulent social media accounts impersonating its Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan. The Commission, in a statement issued on Thursday, May 21, by the Head, Corporate Communications and Media, Eniola Akinkuotu, said there are currently 15 such fake accounts across social media platforms (X, …
The Nigerian government has called on citizens to share their views on possible age limits and other measures to protect children on social media platforms. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, announced the initiative on Tuesday. He called on parents, educators, young people and digital professionals to participate in a public …
Meta Platforms, TikTok and YouTube will go on trial this week over claims that their platforms fuel youth addiction and harm mental health. The case marks a new phase in the debate over children’s screen time and social media use. The bellwether trial will take place at the California Superior Court in Los Angeles County. …
Nigerian music star Davido has publicly thanked his father, Adedeji Adeleke, for defending him amid a renewed paternity dispute involving an alleged baby mama, Ayo Labinjoh. Davido shared the appreciation on Thursday via his Instagram page, posting a photo of himself with his father and writing, “Thank you, my loving Father.” The controversy resurfaced last …
Senator Ned Nwoko has addressed the arrest of Ann Izuegbu Anthonet, a close friend of his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels. The arrest drew public attention after Daniels questioned its legality on social media. She highlighted accusations against her friend, including alleged involvement in drugs and theft. Nwoko’s communication team described Daniels’ claims as …
Popular Nigerian TikTok influencer Nick Francisca has been detained in Guinea-Conakry after posting a video showing immigration officials at the border with Sierra Leone. Francisca, known for her food content and travel vlogs across Africa, shared a short clip in which she documented her drive through Guinea-Conakry. She alleges that Guinean authorities seized her passport, …
Popular Nigerian TikToker and streamer, Peller, has openly admitted struggling with spoken English, announcing plans to return to school to further his education. Peller made the disclosure during a recent live stream session with fellow content creator, Enzo. During the interaction, Enzo asked Peller to formally introduce himself in English, saying, “Just tell them in …
Nigerian comedian and content creator Carter Efe has had his Twitch account temporarily suspended, just weeks after a viral livestream with Afrobeats superstar Davido. The livestream, held on December 17, 2025, drew massive global attention. It propelled Carter Efe to the top of Africa’s Twitch rankings, gaining over 405,000 followers and making him the continent’s …
Social media sensation Martins Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi (Mr Jollof) are under investigation by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) following a viral video showing the two exchanging blows during a commercial flight. The incident first came to public attention when Facebook user Dr Paul Ezikel shared the footage …
The Nigerian Army has dismissed social media claims alleging that images released from its recent rescue mission in Kogi State were old. In a statement on Tuesday, the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army maintained that the photos published from the operation were authentic and taken during the mission on November 2, 2025. According to …
