December 2024
Following a student killing that raises worries, Albania announces a TikTok ban.
Albania announced a one-year ban on TikTok on Saturday, following the tragic death of a 14-year-old schoolboy who was fatally stabbed by a classmate in November following a social media argument; local media reported that the altercation was fueled by disputes on TikTok. Prime Minister Edi Rama expressed concerns about the platform’s influence on children, […]
Deadly food-related stampedes: IGP cautions against unplanned palliative sharing
Following previous occurrences that have resulted in the deaths of scores of Nigerians, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has issued a warning against the unplanned distribution of relief supplies and palliatives during this holiday time. On Saturday, December 21, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force’s public relations officer, released a statement from the IGP that included […]
IBADAN STAMPEDE:After being arrested, former Ooni Queen Naomi passes out.
Following her incarceration for the terrible stampede at a funfair in Ibadan that killed 35 children and injured six more, prophetess Naomi Silekunola, the former queen of the Ooni of Ife, reportedly fainted on Friday. When more than 7,500 kids tried to enter a space intended for 5,000 people, a rush broke out. After being […]
OLD STUDENTS DEMAND THE RELEASE OF THE DETAINED ISLAMIC HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL IN IBADAN STAMPEDE
Concerned about the misleading public perception that the school principal authorized the use of the school facility for the event, former students of Islamic High School, Bashorun Ibadan, Oyo State, the site of the funfair tragedy, have called for the release of the principal, Abullah Fasasi, on administrative bail.
A stampede caused by rice distribution is thought to have killed 20 people in the Anambra community.
According to reports, a stampede in Anambra State has killed at least 20 people from the Okija village. The stampede happened on Saturday while there was a rice distribution event. The incidence has been verified by Charles Aburime, the Governor of Anambra’s Chief Press Secretary. According to Aburime, the State government is keeping an eye […]
10 VERIFIED DEATHS IN STAMPEDE DURING ABUJA FOOD SHARING
A stampede inside the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday morning is thought to have killed at least ten persons, including children, and injured a number of others.More than 3,000 people, mostly from Mpape, Gishiri Village, and other communities, arrived to receive relief from the church when the horrific occurrence happened. The […]
Xmas Funfair Disaster: Oyo Government Mandates Safety Measures for Organizers
The Oyo State Government has mandated all media outfits and organizations hosting end of the year children’s funfairs and other public gatherings to implement a robust safety measures throughout the period of their programmes. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the State Government will act firmly in dealing […]
#EnDSARS ACTIVIST OLAMIDE THOMAS CHARGED TO COURT FOR INSULTING SEYI TINUBU
Olamide Thomas, a Nigerian woman and #EnDSARS activist has been arraigned to court for allegedly raining insult on the son of the President, Seyi Tinubu on social media. This occurred after a video of her insulting Seyi Tinubu went viral on social media.
NIGERIAN POLICE WILL START PROSECUTING NIGERIANS WHO RAIN CURSES ON GOVT OFFICIALS ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM
The Nigeria Police will start jailing Nigerians for insulting government officials on social media. The Force Headquarters issued the warning on Friday prohibiting Nigerians from accursing officials. The Chief Police Spokesan, Muyiwa Adejobi, in the statement on X on Friday, said, Raining direct curses on someone online is cyberbullying, not expression of freedom or criticism. […]
NIGERIAN ARMY COUNCIL APPROVED THE PROMOTION OF 108 SENIOR OFFICERS
The Army Council has approved the promotion of 108 senior officers to the next ranks of Major General and Brigadier General. The Army Spokesman, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, said 35 Brigadier Generals have been promoted to the rank of Major General, while 73 Colonels have also been elevated to the rank of Brigadier General accordingly. […]