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A new social media platform, Moltbook, has officially launched with a provocative and controversial technological premise. The platform utilizes advanced generative artificial intelligence to simulate a fully populated social networking environment. Unlike traditional sites, Moltbook allows users to interact primarily with sophisticated AI-agents personas instead of humans. This development represents a significant shift in…
Kwara State, Nigeria — In a dramatic sting operation, the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended two high-profile bandits, including a self-styled “celebrity” criminal whose social media bravado ultimately led to his downfall. A notorious kidnapping kingpin, arms supplier, and viral video star was arrested during the Kwara sting operation. Abubakar Usman, 26, known by the…
Recently, Twitter suspended the accounts of some prominent Nigerian influencers for spearheading a social media campaign to obstruct justice. The viral news exposed how many of them were deployed to sway public opinion in defence of a rich Venezuelan fugitive. Findings show that the online campaign actually took off in October but became prominent in…
According to recent reports, the social media accounts of over fifteen top influencers in Nigeria became inaccessible as Twitter users noticed their suspension on 6 April 2021. It was revealed that they were part of the Venezuelan government campaign deployed on social media to sway public opinion and prevent authorities in Cape Verde from extraditing…
There have been constant calls for social media regulation from government, traditional rulers and concerned citizens in Nigeria. The call for regulation has been misconstrued by many, especially young people to mean suppression, repression, and an attempt to limit or restrict the right to freedom of expression. Some even go as far as suggesting that…
