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6May By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

News

Kenyan man slashes ex-girlfriend’s face with sword

A Kenyan man identified as Stanley Owino, has been arrested for slashing the face of his ex-girlfriend with a sword.   Usikimye, a women-led community organization fighting to end gender-based violence, shared Jacqueline Karima's story on Wednesday, May 5.   It was gathered that Owini had repeatedly attacked and threatened Jacqueline since their eight years relationship ended in 2020 due to his numerous affairs.   According to the NGO, Jacqueline had gone to buy soda at a nearby shop when Owini allegedly broke into her fifth floor apartment and hid in her bedroom.   When she returned, he ambushed her with a Masai sword which he used to slash her face as well as other parts of her body.   Taking to Facebook to report the story, Usik...

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5May By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Sport

Facebook has removed Instagram accounts that sent racist abuse to Rabbi Matondo

The abuse aimed at the 20-year-old came after a three-day boycott of social media by many leading sports clubs and players over the issue of online abuse. It is the second time in 2021 that Matondo has received such abuse. In March he and Swansea defender Ben Cabango were targeted while on Wales international duty, while Swansea's Yan Dhanda was also abused. Both matters resulted in an investigation by South Wales Police (SWP). Last weekend, Swansea forward Morgan Whittaker was also a target of online racism, again prompting a complaint to SWP. A spokesperson for Facebook, which owns Instagram, said: "The abuse sent to Rabbi Matondo is unacceptable. We do not want it on Instagram and we quickly removed the accounts that sent it. "We recently announced that we'll take ...

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4May By MosesianNo Comments

News

Facebook Reveals Date Trump ban might be overturned after receiving over 9000 Complaints

Facebook has revealed when its long-anticipated decision on the fate of former President Trump's Facebook account will be announced. The company suspended Trump's account on Facebook and Instagram following the Jan. 6 Capitol riots in a bid to overturn the 2020 election results. Twitter and YouTube also suspended the former President citing an ongoing risk of violence and incitement. "We believe the risks of allowing the President to continue to use our service during this period are simply too great," Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote at the time. On Monday, May 3, Facebook said that its Oversight Board will announce its long-anticipated decision on the fate of former President Trump's Facebook account at 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday. The Facebook Oversight Board said last mont...

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1May By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

Sport

Messi calls for end to online abuse in impassioned message to mark 200m Instagram followers

The Argentine was in no mood to celebrate reaching 200 million followers on Instagram amid football's social media boycott to fight discrimination Barcelona star Lionel Messi has urged his social media followers to help put an end to online abuse. Discrimination on social networks remains a prominent issue and football clubs in England have taken a stand by boycotting Twitter, Facebook and Instagram this weekend in an attempt to convince the companies to do more to combat the problem. After reaching 200 million followers on Instagram, Messi has issued a plea to his followers, urging them to help fight racism and abuse.

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1Apr By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

News

Facebook removes video of Trump interview with daughter-in-law Lara, citing ban

Facebook Inc removed a video of an interview with former U.S. President Donald Trump, who remains banned from the platform, from his daughter-in-law Lara Trump’s Facebook page, a company spokeswoman confirmed to Reuters Wednesday. Lara Trump, who is married to the former president’s son Eric and recently joined Fox News as a contributor, had promoted an interview with Trump for her own online show “The Right View” in Instagram posts on Tuesday. She later posted a screenshot of an email from Facebook that said her video with Trump speaking had been removed, citing the ban on his accounts. Trump was suspended from Facebook and Facebook-owned Instagram indefinitely after the violence during the Jan. 6 riot by Trump supporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Facebook has sent t...

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23Mar By dthataNo Comments

News

Trump’s Facebook Ban Likely To Be Overturned By Oversight Board

The panel is structured in ways that help the former president’s chances of regaining his posting privileges. Sometime in the coming weeks, Facebook Inc.’s new Oversight Board will announce whether Donald Trump will be allowed to post again on Facebook and Instagram. Based on its recent rulings in other cases, the board seems poised to end Facebook’s suspension of Trump, which began in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Trump’s return to social media would bolster his attempt to remain the dominant figure in the Republican Party. More broadly, it could reshape the way political speech is governed for Facebook’s 2.8 billion users, making it more difficult for the company to remove harmful content and bad actors. A pro-Trump decision could also influence other platforms, inc...

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25Feb By MosesianNo Comments

News

Facebook Bans Myanmar Military Accounts From its Platforms, Citing Coup

Facebook has banned the Myanmar military from using its Facebook and Instagram platforms with immediate effect, as weeks of mass demonstrations continue in the Southeast Asian country after the military seized power. “Events since the February 1 coup, including deadly violence, have precipitated a need for this ban,” Facebook said in a blog post on Thursday, February 25. “We believe the risks of allowing the Tatmadaw (Myanmar army) on Facebook and Instagram are too great.” The army seized power earlier this month after alleging fraud in a Nov. 8 election swept by Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD), detaining her and other party officials. According to reports, at least three protesters and one policeman have been killed during violent protests in the cou...

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15Feb By dthataNo Comments

Sport

Ronaldo Becomes First Person Reach 500 Million Social Media Followers, Earns €7m

Cristiano Ronaldo has now reached 500 million followers over the three main social media platforms – Instagram, Facebook and Twitter – making him the first person in the world to reach this figure. He now has the most fans on the planet and holds the number one spot for most followers on Instagram after surpassing singer Ariana Grande in recent weeks. According to the website Aphrodite, he earns more than seven million euros a week, 370m a year, through Instagram due to his massive following of 262 million fans on the site. He earns 159m more than Neymar and 220m more than Leo Messi. Another victory for the Portuguese who continues to be a money making machine. Ronaldo’s Social Media Following Instagram: 261m Twitter: 91m Facebook: 147m YouTube: 1m &nbs...

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9Feb By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

Blogger, Kamuche Doris dies four days after celebrating her birthday

Popular Facebook Blogger, Kamuche Doris Adaora Ukoma has died 4 days after celebrating her birthday.   Her brother, Somto disclosed this sad news.   Kamuche Doris, who is the founder of #NdiIgboAndFriends, celebrated her birthday on Feb 5. A day later, on February 6, she took to Facebook to thank everyone who wished her well on her birthday.   She wrote: "Thank you my Facebook family for that glorious Birthday wishes and prayers you made for me yesterday. I will try to reply your inbox messages they are too many. Ka Chineke gozieunu for all the post you made for me. Thank you all."     That was her last post.   Apart from being a blogger, Kamuche was also a registered nurse and an advocate for people living with sickle cell...

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2Feb By dthataNo Comments

Crime

Nigerian Man Arrested In India For Duping Women As Fake Doctor On Facebook

Chhattisgarh Police have arrested a 35-year-old Nigerian man on charges of cheating women by posing as a doctor through a fake profile on Facebook. The accused, Ignatius Chukwujekwu Naruka, who lives in Delhi, was arrested on Monday, February 1, 2021 and brought to Raipur. Raipur Senior Superintendent of Police Ajay Kumar Yadav said that the accused has admitted to duping hundreds of women across India. Yadav said the latest victim, who was duped of Rs 5 lakh (N2,605,859.66) lodged a complaint with the New Rajendra Nagar police station in Raipur that in December last year she became a friend with the accused on Facebook. The Nigerian told the woman that he is a doctor and started interacting via mobile and WhatsApp calls. The accused told the gullible victim he had sent a p...

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29Jan By dthataNo Comments

News

UN Secretary General, António Guterres Worried By Unchecked Powers Of Twitter, Facebook, Others

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday expressed worry over the unchecked power of big tech companies, including social media platforms. Speaking at a news conference in New York, Guterres said the world could not afford too much powers in the hands of a small number of companies. He said the issue required a “serious discussion”, adding that one of the objectives of the UN’s roadmap on digital cooperation was to put the matter on the table. The UN chief was responding to a question on the permanent suspension of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s accounts by Facebook and Twitter over alleged rule violations. Guterres was specifically asked whether he thought the companies’ actions amounted to censorship or violations of Trump’s right to freedom of expression. ...

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21Jan By BobbyNo Comments

News

“I now understand why people treat domestic staff like sh*t” Wakanow CEO narrates encounter with his chef

Bayo Adedeji, the CEO of Wakanow, took to Facebook to narrate an encounter with his chef that changed his perception about Nigerian domestic staff.   He explained that he treats his chef well, pays him a reasonable monthly salary and even adds additional cash as transport allowance.   However, he said he soon noticed the food bill was going high despite the fact that he was not entertaining guests due to the pandemic.   Mr Adedeji said he then decided to go shopping himself but only two weeks after, he was shocked to find that some of the supplies had finished.   He said he gave the chef the benefit of doubt but was disappointed to later catch the chef red-handed moving some foodstuff from his house.   Read his post below.   I...

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20Jan By dthataNo Comments

Celebs

Meeting You On Facebook Wasn’t A Mistake – Jnr Pope Celebrates His Wife’s Birthday

Actor Junior Pope has sent sweet words to his wife, Jennifer and mother of his three sons who turns a year older today January 20. In a post shared on his IG page, Pope revealed he met his wife on Facebook. It reads; ''Happy Birthday To My Wife My Life .... @dopeevents007 @qutejay Where Do I Start My Epistle,How Do I End It ....... I Love You Just The Way You Are........ . Wishing You Gods Most Secret Blessings Meant For Only His Angels.......Meeting You On Facebook Wasn’t A Mistake, It Was And Is A Blessing......... .............. The Mother Of My Kings,Happy Birthday"

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16Jan By dthataNo Comments

Business

Twitter and Facebook lose $51 billion in market cap in two days following Trump ban

After Facebook and Twitter banned President Donald Trump from their platforms, the companies saw a combined market value loss of $51.2 billion over two trading sessions. A significant number of users deleted their accounts in retaliation of the political censorship, resulting in investors dumping their stocks. According to Business Insider, Facebook plunged by 4% on Monday and 2.2% on Tuesday, resulting in a decrease of $47.6 billion below what it was on Friday. Facebook traded at $245.64 per share as of 4 p.m. on Thursday. Twitter plunged to 6.4% and another 2.4% Tuesday, resulting in a drop in market cap by $3.5 billion. Twitter traded at $45.79 per share as of Thursday at 4 p.m., compared to the closing price of $51.48 on Friday. President Trump has slammed big tech for ...

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14Jan By dthataNo Comments

News

“The Only Thing You Didn’t Borrow Is Your Beard” – Lady Drags Man

Omoge Dora Drags Damilola Kawojue On Facebook When the only thing real about you that you didn't borrow is your beards. Babanla Big for Nothing! 1Sam. 16:7 Please friends I have only one request to make that you help me drag him so that I can recover my money from him. I have been advised that this is the only sure way I cant get my money back. His phone number is 0802... The person whose picture appears here is Damilola Kawojue, well I am not his first victim as this is confirmed to be his modus operandi. He is a sycophant. He lives off Men and Women alike. Most especially women. So he comes to you playing emotional cards of being a jilted lover and the one whose mother died at age 16 and on his birthday too. Also coupled with he feels used by family members and he is exhausted. ...

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14Jan By dthataNo Comments

News

Trump’s Twitter Ban: We Showed “Failure” To Police Global Public Discourse – Jack

Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey has for the first time publicly reacted to the suspension of President Donald Trump's twitter account. Dorsey, while defending the suspension, conceded that it was done in a manner that undermined public discussion; a divisive and dangerous action that could set an unexpected and inappropriate precedent for free speech, one he has been a long-standing supporter for. Many have questioned the decision by big tech giants, Twitter and Facebook to suspend President Trump's accounts, including: German President Angela Merkel, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico, renowned neurosurgeon Ben Carson and virulent Putin critic, Alexey Navalny. I do not celebrate or feel pride in our having to ban @realDonaldTrump from Twitter, or how we got here. After a ...

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13Jan By dthataNo Comments

Tech

How New Whatsapp Policy Threatens Security Of Nigerians And Other Alternatives

WhatsApp has been in existence since 2009, providing a primary means of electronic communication to over 2 billion users worldwide as of February 2020. The popular messaging platform has faced backlash since it rolled out the latest Privacy Policy update on January 4. The app announced its new policy which it would force its users to accept by February 8, or stop using the app. The new policy will allow WhatsApp to share data with its parent, Facebook. The new policy however does not apply in EU, since it violates data protection laws. With its parent company, Facebook, being embroiled in legal tussles over privacy concerns, and the new policy not leaving much choice for users, the market for WhatsApp alternatives is flourishing. Apps like Telegram and Signal have witnes...

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13Jan By dthataNo Comments

News

Uganda Orders All Social Media Platforms Shut Until Further Notice

The Uganda Communications Commission has directed all mobile operators to immediately block all access to Facebook, WhatsApp, other social media platforms and online messaging applications, until further notice. The East African nation go to the polls on Thursday, January 14 in an election pitting incumbent Yoweri Museveni against 10 candidates including opposition front-runner Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (popularly known as Bobi Wine), a singer-turned-lawmaker whose star power has rattled the ruling party, in a way like never before. The 38-year-old Bobi Wine and his National Unity Platform have rallied the youths in a bid to challenge the 75-year-old Museveni who has been in office since 1986; using the power of the social media in huge campaigns that have left several of his ai...

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10Jan By dthataNo Comments

Lifestyle

Muslim Fans Blast Ahmed Musa Over Kissing Picture With His Wife On Facebook

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9Jan By dthataNo Comments

Politics

Osinbajo Welcomes Microsoft’s Offer To support Nigeria’s ESP

Just as global technology giants including Google Inc., HUAWEI, and top social networking company, Facebook, another international tech heavyweight, Microsoft Corporation, has disclosed plans to partner with the Federal Government for the benefit of the Nigerian people, especially young people. Specifically, Microsoft is now offering support for the Digital Transformation pillar of the Federal Government's Economic Sustainability Plan. This will be a continuation of the technology company's investment in Nigeria after the establishment of an African Technology Development Centre in 2020, all in affirmation of the efforts of the Buhari administration in the creation of a viable technology ecosystem in Nigeria. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, Thursday noted in a virtual meeting ...

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7Jan By dthataNo Comments

News

Facebook, Instagram Extend Donald Trump’s Ban Indefinitely

The shocking events of the last 24 hours clearly demonstrate that President Donald Trump intends to use his remaining time in office to undermine the peaceful and lawful transition of power to his elected successor, Joe Biden. His decision to use his platform to condone rather than condemn the actions of his supporters at the Capitol building has rightly disturbed people in the US and around the world. We removed these statements yesterday because we judged that their effect -- and likely their intent -- would be to provoke further violence. Following the certification of the election results by Congress, the priority for the whole country must now be to ensure that the remaining 13 days and the days after inauguration pass peacefully and in accordance with established democratic...

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7Jan By dthataNo Comments

News

Twitter Suspends Trump’s Account For 12 Hours

Facebook, Twitter and YouTube took action on President Donald Trump's posts Wednesday in the wake of riots at the US Capitol from his supporters, but the platforms stopped short of suspending the President's accounts despite growing pressure from advocacy groups and prominent figures. Facebook and YouTube each removed President Donald Trump's video from earlier in the afternoon addressing his supporters, according to company spokesmen. In the video, Trump had urged Capitol rioters to "go home" but struck a sympathetic tone and reiterated his debunked claims of election fraud. "This is an emergency situation and we are taking appropriate emergency measures, including removing President Trump's video," Guy Rosen, Facebook's VP of integrity, said in a tweet. "We removed it because o...

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6Dec By dthataNo Comments

News

Here’s what Ned Nwoko’s Alleged Zambian mistress, Phyllis Thompson shared on Facebook

I’d rather be in a polygamous r/ship marriage and know my position and be loved, respected and protected, than being in a r/ship with one undeserving person who has zero respect for me and is connecting to every Wi-Fi spot then accusing me of infidelity. It’s less headache to not ask a man what he’s doing etc. I’m just too busy working, making money and being treated like a Queen i don’t need anything more in life. I mind my own business and wait till he’s in my custody that’s when a man is all yours when he’s in your hands. Other than that stop adding wrinkles to your face it’s not worth it. When you are busy doing the right things and progressing in life. You have no time for drama.

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6Dec By BobbyNo Comments

Celebs

Mom breaks down in tears as her daughter surprises her with a car

A Nigerian mum wept for joy as her daughter surprised her with a car on Friday, December 4.   The young lady,  Adoo Eugenia Ter currently dating popular Deejay called Akinyele Tolani  @ DJ SPlash, in an emotional post shared on Facebook, recounted how her mum made so many sacrifices just to ensure her and her siblings lived well.   ''When your mate were buying holandis you were naked just for us to have what to eat. You had just a single wrapper. Now it my time to pay you back. Congratulations my Cr7''  

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28Nov By dthataNo Comments

News

UK set to regulate Google and Facebook

The U.K. government said Friday, Nov 27, that it plans to create a Digital Markets Unit (DMU) to enforce "a new code to govern the behavior of platforms that currently dominate the market, such as Google and Facebook."   The aim is to protect smaller competitors and give consumers more control over personal data.   Under the new code, some of the world’s biggest tech companies may have to be more transparent about the services they provide and how they use consumers’ data. They may also be forced to give consumers a choice over whether to receive personalized advertising, and they won’t be able to place restrictions on customers that make it difficult for them to use rival platforms.   The DMU, which will be part of the Competition and Markets Authority...

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26Nov By BobbyNo Comments

Celebs

Tribal mark model, Adetutu calls out man asking her for a hookup in her DM but calling her ugly in her comment section

Tribal mark model, Adetutu has called out a man asking her for a hookup in her DM but calling her ugly in her comment section.   The model shared screenshots of the exchange on Facebook with the caption "Saving this here".   Read the exchange below  

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10Sep By BobbyNo Comments

News

Woman stabbed to death in Jos one week after celebrating her birthday

A woman was stabbed to death, allegedly by a Keke napep driver, one week after she took to Facebook to celebrate her birthday. Wunato Esther Chuwang, who celebrated her birthday on August 28, was murdered on September 5, in Rukuba, Jos.     Friends of the deceased have published Facebook posts to mourn her while expressing shock at her sudden demise.  

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9Sep By BobbyNo Comments

News

Ukrainian church leader who blamed COVID-19 on gay marriage, tests positive for the virus

A prominent religious leader in Ukraine who blamed the Coronavirus pandemic on same-sex marriage has tested positive for the virus, his church announced.   Patriarch Filaret, 91, the leader of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Kyiv Patriarchate, contracted COVID-19 and was subsequently hospitalized, the church confirmed a statement shared on its website and on Facebook over the weekend. In a follow-up statement released on Tuesday September 8, the church said its leader’s health is “stable” as “treatment continues.” "We ask you to continue to pray for His Holiness Patriarch Filaret, so that the All-Merciful and Almighty Lord God will heal the Patriarch," the statement continued.   Back in March, Patriarch Filaret in an interview with a local Ukrainian TV station r...

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8Jun By BobbyNo Comments

News

Photo of a lady and man found in a pineapple which washed ashore

A photo of an unidentified lady and a man has been found in a pineapple which washed ashore.   Facebook user, Simon Utsu said the pineapple was found on the Atlantic shoreline. He wrote;   Things we see on the Atlantic shoreline. Pictures of a guy and a lady placed in a pineapple & bound. Voodoo? Love charm? Some sweet juicy love is about to turn very bitter innit?  

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7Jun By dthataNo Comments

Politics

Nigerian Government To Tax Netflix, Facebook, Twitter, Others

The Federal Government plans to tax foreign digital service providers offering services to Nigerians and earning revenue in naira. Some of these service providers which are video streaming sites, social media platforms, and companies that offer downloads of digital contents are expected to pay digital tax to the Federal Inland Revenue Service. The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, had issued the Companies Income Tax (Significant Economic Presence) Order, 2020 as an amendment of the Finance Act 2019. The order aimed to impose tax on a foreign entity with respect to certain services or digital transactions if it had a Significant Economic Presence in Nigeria. It further stated that the finance minister may by order, determine what constituted SEP in Nigeria. Netflix, Face...

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6Jun By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

News

Mark Zuckerberg Becomes Third Richest In The World

Several countries have felt the adverse effects of coronavirus pandemic with critical sectors worldwide affected by the impact. But for Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, the reverse appears to be the case as the pandemic period has opened a new opportunity for a rise in his income. Zuckerberg added more than $30bn to his wealth in two months earning him the title of the third richest in the world. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index ranking updated on May 21, Zuckerberg is now worth an estimated $87.8bn, placing him above billionaires such as Berkshire Hathaway, CEO Warren Buffet and fashion mogul, Bernard Arnault. Most corporations experienced a dip in their income due to the drop in economic activities which has seen nearly 40 million US workers laid off. Facebook beat Wall S...

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30May By dthataNo Comments

Entertainment, Events

Naira Marley Declares Today, May 30 As Marlians Day And Vows To Entertain Fans With Online Concert

Some few days ago, Naira Marley declared May 30 as MARLIANS DAY and he revealed that he is going to entertain his fans. As promised he is set to hold one of the biggest concerts during this lockdown period on his social media platforms. His fans are also charged up and look set to have a thrilling encounter with their president who has vowed to make them ‘high’. The concert which is a virtual concert will be live on Facebook and YouTube and it is scheduled to start at 7.30 pm. Performing alongside Naira Marley is Zlatan Ibile, Lil Kesh and Wurld.  

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30May By dthataNo Comments

News

Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Social Media Giants’ Legal Protections

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to scrap or weaken a law that protects internet companies like Facebook and Twitter. The new legislation comes two days after Trump's tweets were fact-checked by Twitter for the first time. The new legislation may "remove or change" a law known as section 230, which protects social media companies from legal liability for the content users post. "In the Oval Office, Trump says fact checking is nothing more than political activism," DW's Alexandra von Nahmen wrote on Twitter. "He says his executive order on social media means they will no longer have a liability shield." Trump also said US Attorney General WIlliam Barr would pursue the legislation to regulate social media companies. The executive order means that Trump ...

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24May By dthataNo Comments

Crime

Girl Arrested For Faking Own Death To Avoid Financial Pressure From Mom

A 19-year-old girl who faked her own death on Facebook to avoid financial pressure from her mother has been arrested by the Lagos State Police. This was disclosed by the Lagos police spokesman, Bala Elkana, in a statement on Sunday, May 24. According to the statement, 19-year-old Margaret Adiya, was arrested following a petition signed by a man, Tony Iji, on behalf of the family of Ms Adiya from Oni community in Oju Local Government Area of Benue State. The statement said: “The petitioners stated that their attention was drawn to a post on Facebook stating that the said Margaret Adiya died few days ago and was secretly buried by her two friends Marvelous Mary and Nneka Buddy at Ajah area. “The family further stated that they were able to establish contact with the said frie...

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22May By dthataNo Comments

Business

Mark Zuckerberg Reveals Facebook Is Considering Permanent ‘Work From Home’

Half of Facebook’s workforce could shift to permanent home working by the end of the decade, founder Mark Zuckerberg has revealed, according to the Press Association. The social network’s chief set out his vision to employees on Thursday, prompted by the coronavirus crisis which has forced companies across the globe to embrace remote working in recent months. Zuckerberg said it is “quite possible” that over the next five to 10 years about 50% of staff at the company could be working from home, though he warned that those interested could see salaries cut if they decide to be located away from big cities where living expenses tend to be higher. The tech giant also plans to “aggressively open up” remote hiring, though the process will be staggered, starting with experienced engi...

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20May By dthataNo Comments

Crime

Ebonyi Age-Grade Members Allegedly Beat Pastor To Coma For Criticising Them On Facebook

The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an age grade community leader in Afikpor North Local Government Area who allegedly beat a clergyman, one Pastor Oko Chukwu Obeni, to coma. It was gathered that the embattled age-grade members allegedly dragged the pastor out from his church and gave him 36 strokes of cane for allegedly criticizing their leadership on Facebook. they equally tied his hands to his back, bathed him with murky water while his elder brother who came to the scene was forced to pay the age-grade leaders the sum of N9,500 to buy off another remaining 18 strokes of canes they wanted to give him (pastor). According to the pastor, Quote “They called me out. They forced me to lie down and face the ground. After that, they asked me to sit up and come...

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19May By dthataNo Comments

Politics

“I Will Start Charging You For Free Education On Facebook” – Nnamdi Kanu To FG

The leader of the Proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Tuesday took a swipe at the Nigerian government, saying that the government visits his facebook page to get free education. The IPOB leader and Director of Radio Biafra, therefore, said that very soon he will start charging Nigerian government for receiving free education from his page. He equally faulted the announcement made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, on Covid-19, saying that the announcement was supposed to be made by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. In a statement entitled, “Learning is good isn’t it, especially from miscreants” personally signed by Mazi Kanu, and made available to Vanguard by IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, Kanu ...

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18May By BobbyNo Comments

Love, Sex & Relationship

Justin Bieber slams s.e.x before marriage has confusing

When asked about his past regrets, Justin Bieber wished he had remained abstinent from s.e.x until marriage. He made this known on his Facebook series The Biebers on Watch. 'If I could go back and not have to face some of the bad hurt...I probably would’ve saved myself for marriage,' the 26-year-old Yummy hitmaker told his fans with wife Hailey by his side. Before explaining his decision, the Canadian sensation acknowledged his confession may sound 'crazy.' He added: 'S.e.x can be kind of confusing when you’re being s.e.x.ually active with anybody.' His other half, however, disagreed, and pointed out they had 'different experiences with everything.' 'I do agree with the fact that being physical sometimes can make things more confusing,' the supermodel said on the Facebook ...

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16May By dthataNo Comments

News

Imo Journalist, Vivian Ottih Suspended Indefinitely For Requesting Salary On Facebook

A journalist with the Imo State government, South-East Nigeria, has been suspended indefinitely from her job for taking to Facebook to request her three months unpaid salary and the wages of her co-workers. Officials said the Facebook post was an “embarrassment” to the Imo State government. The suspended journalist, Vivian Ottih, is a lawyer and a senior editor with the government-owned IBC Orient FM radio station. She is the chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), in Imo State. Mrs Ottih, on May 4, posted a message on Facebook, appealing to Governor Hope Uzodinma’s media aide, Modestus Nwamkpa, to make a case to the governor on behalf of the workers in the government-owned radio and television stations who were yet to get their February, March,...

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15May By BobbyNo Comments

News

Facebook buys animated graphics startup GIPHY

Facebook said Friday it had acquired the animated graphics startup GIPHY and would integrate the company in its Instagram visual social network. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the news site Axios said the California-based tech giant was paying $400 million. GIPHY is a platform and search engine for “stickers” and other products using the graphics interchange format or GIFs. “GIPHY, a leader in visual expression and creation, is joining the Facebook company today as part of the Instagram team,” Facebook said in a statement. “GIPHY makes everyday conversations more entertaining, and so we plan to further integrate their GIF library into Instagram and our other apps so that people can find just the right way to express themselves.” GIPHY was created in 2013 “with a s...

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13May By BobbyNo Comments

News

Facebook To Pay $52 million For Content Moderators Who Developed PTSD

Facebook has agreed to pay a $52 million settlement to thousands of moderators who developed mental health conditions while helping the network app keep off disturbing content off its platform. In a preliminary settlement filed on Friday in San Mateo Superior Court, Facebook agreed to compensate 11,250 current and former US-based moderators, with each receiving a minimum of $1,000, as reported by The Daily Mail. Some moderators diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or any similar condition will be eligible to receive additional compensation, which will range from $1,500 to $6,000, to help cover the cost of any treatment. Moderators with qualifying diagnoses who are able to show evidence of injuries they suffered while reviewing posts depicting acts of suicide, murde...

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6May By dthataNo Comments

News

Facebook Bans Kemi Olunloyo’s Facebook Account For Her Comments About Igbo Girls

Controversial Nigerian journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has earned account ban on Facebook after she stirred up controversies yesterday while alleging that Igbo girls are least educated in Nigeria. Nigerian Jounalist, Kemi Olunloye had tweeted that Igbo girls are least educated in the country and have housegirl and street prostitute mentality. Sequel to this, netizens from the tribe she insulted took to social media to drag the journalist for what she said. Dragging her, some mentioned names of prominent Igbo women such as Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Deziani Alison-Madueka, Chimamanda Adichie, Linda Ikeji et all and demanded she mention names of women from her own tribe that have recorded feats more than the above mentioned Igbo women. Taking to her Twitter page today, May 6, the journ...

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21Apr By BobbyNo Comments

News

8 months Later, 3-Year-old Girl Vomits The Nail She Swallowed While Playing In School

A mother took to a Facebook group to rejoice after her 3-year-old daughter vomited an iron nail she swallowed eight months ago. The mother said her daughter returned from school one day and informed her that she swallowed nail in school. Several medical tests were carried out but the doctors couldn’t find anything. Traditional means was also tried, with the mother giving her child red oil to drink to enable her pass the nail out, yet that didn’t work. The child’s breathing soon became laboured yet hospitals couldn’t help. Fortunately, on Monday, April 20, the little girl started coughing and soon vomited the rusted nail. The happy mother shared a photo of the nail and wrote: “About 8 months ago,my daughter of 3yrs plus walked up to me and said she swallowed a nail in scho...

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20Apr By dthataNo Comments

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Australia To Force Google, Facebook To Pay Domestic Media To Use Content

Australia will force Facebook Inc (FB.O) and Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google to share advertising revenue with local media firms, the country’s treasurer said on Monday, becoming one of the first countries to require digital platforms to pay for content they use. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the move comes after talks with Facebook and Alphabet failed to yield a voluntary code to address complaints by domestic media players that the tech giants have too tight a grip on advertising, their main source of income. “We understand the challenge that we face, this is a big mountain to climb,” Frydenberg told reporters in Canberra. “These are big companies that we are dealing with but there is also so much at stake, so we’re prepared for this fight.” The government has now asked the...

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8Apr By BobbyNo Comments

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UK Labour party expels Mayor for saying ‘Boris Johnson deserves’ to be sick with Coronavirus

Heanor Mayor, Sheila Oakes has been expelled from the Labour party after making shocking comments about Boris Johnson's health   The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was hospitalized on Sunday due to Coronavirus and was placed on Oxygen the following day as his health deteriorated   Sheila Oakes, who is mayor of Heanor in Derbyshire and a Labour district councillor, posted the insensitive comment on Facebook on Monday night.   Replying to a message calling for people to say a prayer for the Prime Minister, Cllr Oakes wrote on Facebook: ‘Sorry, he completely deserves this and he is one of the worst PMs we’ve ever had.’   Following outrage over her post, Labour leader of Amber Valley District Council, Chris Emmas-Williams, has said the party had...

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8Apr By BobbyNo Comments

Lifestyle

Kylie Jenner, 22, is Forbes’ youngest ‘self-made’ billionaire

Forbes has released the annual World’s Billionaires list and beauty mogul Kylie Jenner was named youngest 'self-made' billionaire for the second year in a row at the age of 22.   The mother of one who unseated Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, 35, as the youngest-ever self-made billionaire in 2019, retained her position after she sold off 51% of her Kylie Cosmetics brand to beauty brand Coty Inc. for $600 million.   The deal, which closed in January, means her business is now valued at around $1.2 billion. She still solely owns the other 49 percent stake.   The site also reveals that money from the sale means she is one of just 2,095 people in the world with a fortune of ten digits.   Forbes also addressed the controversy that surrounds the title 'self...

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7Apr By dthataNo Comments

Celebs

“I Don’t Have A Facebook Account” – Iyabo Ojo Warns Fans About Impersonators

Popular Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo took to her Instagram page to warn her fans and followers to be aware of impersonators on Facebook so they do not fall into their traps. The actress shared a video with the caption; ”@facebookapp pls can you kindly introduce the blue tick ASAP so that we can rest from this numerous impersonators & fraudsters using celebrities or a known persons name & picture to deceive and scam innocent people, Facebook lovers most especially needs your help to verify the authenticity of a page 路♀️ I’m so tired of Facebook or is there a blue tick already & I’m not aware” Watch the full video below:   View this post on Instagram   @facebookapp pls can you kindly introdu...

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7Mar By BobbyNo Comments

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Facebook Closes Down its London Offices after an Employee was Diagnosed with Coronavirus

Social media giants, Facebook is closing its offices in London until Monday after a visiting employee from Singapore was diagnosed with coronavirus. The unnamed employee who is based in Singapore visited Facebook's London offices between February 24-26 and was later diagnosed with COVID-19. While other employees have been told to work from home through the weekend, the firm also advised anyone who came into contact with the affected employee to self-isolate and monitor themselves for any symptoms of the novel coronavirus. “An employee based in our Singapore office who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 visited our London offices February 24-26, 2020,” Facebook said in a statement. “We are therefore closing our London offices until Monday for deep cleaning and employees are wo...

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7Mar By BobbyNo Comments

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Young Man Dies One Day after Starting a Countdown to his Birthday

A young man has died just one day after he took to Facebook to count down to his birthday. Diego Patrick Nnamdi, whose birthday is on March 23, wished himself a happy birthday in advance on Facebook. Unfortunately, he passed on before his birthday.   Friends woke up to the news of his death and they took to Facebook to mourn him. Patrick was buried immediately after his death. Below are tributes from friends.

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28Feb By dthataNo Comments

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Coronavirus: California Monitors 8400, Facebook Cancels Conference

California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Thursday that the state is monitoring more than 8,400 people for coronavirus symptoms after arrival on commercial flights, but the state lacks test kits and is being held back by federal testing rules. Newsom spoke a day after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a coronavirus case of unknown origin in northern California, where some of the world’s biggest tech companies are based. It is potentially the first incident of the virus spreading within U.S. communities. And not surprisingly, Facebook Inc said it would cancel its annual developer conference due to fears over the deadly virus, as growing concerns about the economic impact of the global outbreak drove Wall Street to tumble for a sixth straight day. Fa...

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