Tag: social media

Buhari tasks Nigerians abroad on responsible social media use

By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja.   President Muhammadu Buhari has cautioned Nigerians abroad against the use of social media to insult and incite others from a safe and anonymous distance.   He rather urged them to always strive to promote Nigeria’s…

June 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Nigerian Army sensitises personnel to use of social media

In a bid to enhance the perspective of personnel on the effective and positive use of the social media, the Directorate of Army Public Relations has taken advocacy to 8 Division Area of Responsibility (AOR).   The Director, Army Public…

January 20, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Misuse of social media triggers post-election crises – ECOWAS Police Chiefs

Police chiefs of some ECOWAS member countries on Friday bemoaned the misuse of social media which, in recent times, had become a major cause of post-election crises.   They made the observation during discussions on “Security Forces and Inclusive, Peaceful…

October 15, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Falana wants journalists to self-regulate social media

To curb the spread of misinformation, journalists should self-regulate their use of the social media, rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), said in Lagos on Thursday.   Such self-regulation, he said, would also stave off a likely shutdown of the…

August 26, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Customs warns public against activities of fraudsters on social media

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has cautioned general public to be wary of activities of some unscrupulous elements impersonating its officers on the social media.   The Public Relations Officer of NCS, Mr Joseph Attah, gave the warning in a…

June 24, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Osinbajo urges responsible use of social media

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday in Lagos called on media executives to use their influence to seek ways of attaining a consensus on responsible use of the social media.   Osinbajo gave the charge at the celebration of the “Life…

May 21, 2021 · by komolafe times ·