‘Dance of Shame’: How Nigerians turn suspected thieves into social media content
A growing social media trend in Nigeria has seen people accused of theft being made to dance after they are apprehended, with videos of the incidents attracting widespread attention online.
Car somersaults into Abuja stream
“It happened suddenly. The car lost control, flipped repeatedly and fell under the bridge. People quickly gathered to help the driver”
5 killed, 35 injured in Maiduguri blast – Police
Daso said the suspected bomber detonated an IED at 6:15 p.m. during congregational prayers around Gamborun area.
Dangerous allegations of witchcraft, diabolism destroying communities in Igboland
-DESPITE various intensive campaigns against harmful traditional/cultural discriminatory practices and inhuman treatment that deprive citizens of certain rights and privileges, some of these practices are still going on in many communities in Igbo land, causing animosity and tearing hitherto peaceful communities apart.
The communication expert tracking how crisis messages land, or don’t
Henry Ugwu studies what happens when governments speak and people tune out. Not because the public is uninformed, he says, but because trust is thin, fear is high, and misinformation moves faster than official guidance, especially online.
Dust over conferment of Yorubaland chieftaincy titles
THE Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, has raised the dust over chieftaincy titles bearing the name ‘Yorubaland’, saying it can only be conferred by the throne of Oyo.
