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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Regulation of Social Media to Prevent Abuse and Promote National Unity

Sultan of Sokoto Says No Genocide in Nigeria, Warns Against Social Media Misinformation

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has affirmed that Nigeria has not experienced genocide against any religious or ethnic group. He made the remarks on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi during the Northern Traditional Rulers Assembly Meeting, Kebbi 2025. “There is no way someone, whether a Muslim or a Christian, can be killed without the knowledge of the traditional rulers in that community,” the Sultan stated. He further challenged anyone, inside or outside the country, to provide evidence of genocide in Nigeria, asking, “Where, who, and how did it happen?” Sultan Sa’ad also cautioned the public about believing everything shared on social media, noting that much of the information circulating online is false or misleading. “People must verify such information before accepting it as fact,” he stressed. He called on the Federal Government to take urgent steps to regulate social media usage in the country to prevent the spread of misinformation. Regarding the assembly, the Sultan explained that the meeting aims to promote collaboration among communities and develop strategies to address insecurity in Northern Nigeria.

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Ruger Raises Alarm Over Growing Kidnapping Threat Ahead Of Festive Season

Ruger Raises Alarm Over Growing Kidnapping Threat Ahead Of Festive Season

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Nigerian singer Ruger has raised concerns over the escalating cases of kidnapping in the country, warning that the situation could worsen during the upcoming December festive season. On X (formerly Twitter), the singer wrote: “I’m scared for people this December. Kidnapping has become a full-time business in some parts of Nigeria and it’s only gonna get worse this festive season. People will travel back to their villages from abroad and from many other places in Nigeria. These bastards will strike hard.” Ruger emphasized the vulnerability of Nigerians returning home for the holidays, describing the rise of kidnappings as an organized and growing threat in certain regions. His warning comes in the wake of several high-profile abduction incidents. In August 2025, gunmen kidnapped at least 45 women and children during overnight raids across five villages in northwest Nigeria. Earlier, in March 2024, over 200 students were abducted from a school assembly in Kuriga, Kaduna State. The singer’s message serves as a caution to citizens to remain vigilant while urging authorities to take immediate action to protect people during the festive season.

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Tacha Akide And Mercy Eke Celebrate Four-Year Friendship, Quash Feud Rumors

Tacha Akide And Mercy Eke Celebrate Four-Year Friendship, Quash Feud Rumors

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Former BBNaija stars Tacha Akide and Mercy Eke are marking four years of friendship, finally putting to rest lingering rumors of a feud. The reality TV personalities, who were once involved in one of the show’s most talked-about rivalries, shared a lively video on X, capturing moments of laughter, joking, and genuine fun together. In the clip, they proudly acknowledged the duration of their bond, saying, “It’s been a long time, like four years now,” surprising fans who thought the pair were still at odds. The post quickly won praise online, with fans celebrating their enduring friendship and applauding them for showing that past disagreements can be overcome. who’s that girl they wanna knowww pic.twitter.com/KEhu97UlZX — TACHA🔱🇬🇭 🇳🇬 (@Symply_Tacha) October 22, 2025

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Osimhen Nominated Again For 2025 CAF Men’s Player Of The Year Award

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Victor Osimhen has been named among the top 10 contenders for the 2025 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award, reaffirming his status as one of Africa’s most outstanding footballers. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the shortlist on Tuesday, October 22, featuring a mix of familiar names and rising stars across the continent. Osimhen, who won the award in 2023 after an incredible season with Napoli, is once again in the running following another year of strong performances for both club and country. Also on the list are Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy, and Senegal’s Pape Matar Sarr, among others. CAF stated that the 2025 award will recognize achievements recorded between January 6 and October 15, 2025. Osimhen’s inclusion highlights his consistency at the top level and his continued impact in European and African football, as he looks to add a second CAF Player of the Year title to his growing list of accolades.

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North West Shows Off Bold Makeover With Faux Piercing And Tattoos In New TikTok Post

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North West, the 12-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, surprised fans with an edgy makeover on TikTok, showing off a faux septum piercing, temporary tattoos, and bold accessories. In the photos and clips shared on her joint TikTok account with her mother, North wore her dark hair in four long braids streaked with blue highlights. She added playful face tattoos — including a star beneath one eye and her name written in cursive on her cheek — while also sporting bright blue contact lenses, dramatic lashes, a black grill, and the fake nose ring. Her outfit matched the bold vibe: an oversized black T-shirt paired with layers of silver chains, pearls, and cross pendants. She completed the look with a henna-style hand tattoo and pink glittery jewelry. North posed alongside two friends dressed in similar coordinated outfits, captioning her post with heart emojis and the hashtag “#northforever.” In a follow-up clip, she made it clear that her dramatic look was just for fun, writing, “Fake piercings and fake tatts 4 life.” The post quickly went viral, sparking mixed reactions online. While some social media users were taken aback by the mature styling — with one asking, “She’s TWELVE??” — others defended the young star, pointing out that it was harmless fun. “It’s not that deep — everything’s fake,” one person wrote, while another added, “Most of us played with fake tattoos at that age too.”

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Nnamdi Kanu Lists Malami, Wike, Buratai, Others As Witnesses In Terrorism Trial

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Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has named former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami among witnesses he intends to call in his ongoing terrorism trial. In a fresh motion he personally signed and filed before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Kanu expressed readiness to begin his defence as directed by the court. According to court documents sighted by the News Agency of Nigeria, the motion—filed on October 21 and marked FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015—was titled “Notice of Number and Names of Witnesses to be Called by the Defendant and Request for Witness Summons/Subpoena and the Variation of the Time Within Which to Defend the Counts/Charges Against the Defendant.” Kanu stated that the application was in compliance with the court’s October 16 order directing him to open his defence on October 24, 2025. He disclosed plans to call a total of 23 witnesses divided into two categories: “ordinary but material witnesses” and “vital and compellable” witnesses who would be summoned under Section 232 of the Evidence Act, 2011. The IPOB leader asked the court to grant him 90 days to conclude his defence, assuring that he would personally testify, provide a sworn statement denying all allegations, and explain the political context of his words and actions. Among those listed as “compellable witnesses” are the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; former Minister of Defence, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd); former Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd); Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma; Minister of Works, Dave Umahi; former Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu; former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar; and former Director-General of the Department of State Services, Yusuf Bichi. Kanu pledged to submit sworn statements from all voluntary witnesses and to promptly notify the prosecution, stressing that he had no intention of wasting the court’s time. He added that it was in the interest of both the court and the public “that justice is not only done but seen to have been done.” The motion comes shortly after Kanu filed a preliminary objection challenging the jurisdiction of the court to continue hearing his case. The objection was filed on the same day a team of medical experts appointed by the court submitted a report confirming that Kanu is medically fit to stand trial. Meanwhile, a magistrate court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the remand of Kanu’s special counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, and 12 others arrested during a protest organised by activist Omoyele Sowore on Monday. The police charged the 13 individuals with criminal conspiracy, disobedience of lawful order, inciting disturbance, and public disturbance—offences contrary to Sections 152, 114, and 113 of the Penal Code Law. Those remanded alongside Ejimakor include Kanu’s younger brother, Emmanuel; Joshua Emmanuel; Wilson Anyalewechi; Okere Nnamdi; Clinton Chimeneze; Gabriel Joshua; Isiaka Husseini; Onyekachi Ferdinand; Amadi Prince; Edison Ojisom; Godwill Obioma; and Chima Onuchukwu. The magistrate directed that all 13 be kept at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending their arraignment on October 24.

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NEMA Welcomes 147 Nigerians Back From Libya Under Assisted Return Programme

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 147 Nigerians who were stranded in Libya through the Assisted Voluntary Return programme, jointly supported by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Federal Government. In a statement posted on Wednesday via X, NEMA said the returnees arrived at the Cargo Terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard an Air Libya Airlines flight with registration number 5A-BAE at about 5:15 p.m. on October 21, 2025. The repatriation exercise was coordinated by NEMA’s Lagos Operations Office in partnership with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons. According to the agency, the returnees included 100 adults (32 men and 68 women), 34 children (18 boys and 16 girls), and 13 infants (5 boys and 8 girls). Officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service were on hand to carry out biometric registration and documentation to facilitate their smooth reintegration. NEMA explained that the operation was part of the Federal Government’s ongoing effort to ensure the safe and dignified return of Nigerian citizens stranded abroad. The statement added that all returnees were given food, clean water, medical care, counselling, and transportation assistance to support their resettlement. “The reception process was orderly, efficient, and focused on the welfare and dignity of all returnees,” the agency noted.

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Ondo Police Remove DPO Over Mishandling Of Mandykiss Cyberbullying Case

Ondo Police Remove DPO Over Mishandling Of Mandykiss Cyberbullying Case

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The Ondo State Police Command has redeployed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Enu-Owa Division in Ondo West Local Government Area over what it described as unprofessional conduct in the handling of a case involving social media influencer Mandykiss. Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, announced the decision on Tuesday after a viral video showed Mandykiss recording and taking pictures of two female suspects inside a police station — a scene that sparked widespread public criticism. The controversy began on Saturday when Mandykiss confronted a woman and her daughter, identified as Mrs. Akinwole Sabitu and Miss Akinwole Oyindamola, over allegations of repeated cyberbullying. The confrontation, which initially started online, escalated into a police matter after the influencer and her followers reportedly tracked down the suspects. Lawal explained that preliminary findings revealed no police officers were present during the alleged arrest of the two women. Instead, the suspects were brought to the Enu-Owa Division by Mandykiss and some of her supporters. The influencer was later seen filming herself with the suspects inside her vehicle and within the police premises before posting the footage online. The commissioner condemned the development, describing it as a breach of professional ethics and a violation of the suspects’ right to presumption of innocence. “This incident reflects a lack of proper supervision and professionalism at the divisional level. The command will not tolerate any action capable of undermining public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force,” Lawal stated. He stressed that photographing or filming suspects in custody contravenes ethical standards and human rights principles. According to him, the redeployment of the DPO became necessary to restore discipline and integrity within the command. Lawal further reminded officers of their duty to protect the rights of all parties involved in police matters, urging them to uphold professionalism, fairness, and respect for the rule of law at all times.

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