Peter Obi Denies Participation In #EndBadGovernance Protest

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has denied any involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protest, responding to a video that has been widely circulated on social media. Mr Obi also refuted claims that he called for war on Northerners. According to him, he is declaring war on economic stagnation, insecurity, and corruption. In a […]

Turkey blocks access to Instagram amid censorship accusation

The Turkish government has restricted access to Instagram, a popular social media platform, without providing a clear explanation. This move comes after a high-ranking official, Fahrettin Altun, accused Instagram of censoring condolence messages for Ismail Haniyeh, a prominent figure in the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and an ally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. As […]

Algerian female boxer alleged of transgender after fight with Italian boxer

A dispute has erupted at the Paris Olympics regarding the participation of two female boxers, Imane Khelif and Lin Yu Ting, who were disqualified by the International Boxing Association (IBA) at last year’s world championships. The IBA cited a failure to meet eligibility rules, with President Umar Kremlev stating that the boxers had XY chromosomes. […]

Housemates Wanni and Shaun Share Historic Kiss on BBNaija Season 9

In a notable moment on Big Brother Naija Season 9, housemates Wanni and Shaun have become the first contestants to share a kiss, setting a new record for the earliest romantic gesture in the show’s history. A video capturing their intimate moment has surfaced online, showing the two embracing and kissing passionately, just days into […]

WhatsApp may leave Nigeria over $220m fine

Barely a week after being fined $220 million by Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for a data privacy violation, WhatsApp is considering suspending its operations in the country The FCCPC has made additional demands, including stopping user data sharing with Facebook companies and third parties without consent, providing information on data collection, […]

Burna Boy gives the ‘African Giant’ title to Falz

Burna Boy, a Grammy-winning artist, has announced that he is passing on his “African Giant” title to fellow musician Falz This development comes as Burna Boy has been distancing himself from the current hunger protests, citing a past incident. In a recent exchange on X, a user questioned Burna Boy’s use of the “African Giant” […]