Twitter introduces new features to deal with hateful and abusive content

Twitter announced a new set of features to combat hateful and abusive content today. The changes include preventing serial abusers from creating new accounts, a new "safe search" function and blocking potentially abusive and "low-quality" tweets from appearing in conversations.

Twitter's engineering chief Ed Ho,  in a new blog post said;

"Started from a tweet now we here." - Couple who met on Twitter weds

A tale of a love story that started with a tweet.

Dani with the Twitter handle @thatspizzaslut got married to Mestizo, @WMB8396, on the 1st of February 2017 and she happily shared their marriage certificate on Twitter with the tweet; "Started from a tweet now we here." 

See their tweets story below:

Photos of the female corp member who died in Bayelsa State Orientation camp

A female Corp member, Olajumoke Deborah Abetesola, died after an asthma attack on Friday, February 3rd, at the orientation camp in Kaiama, Kolokuma-Opokoma, Bayelsa State.

It was gathered that the deceased, who graduated from Lead City University in 2016, passed away at the Clinic Department of the camp after efforts by health workers to save her life failed.

A source, who spoke to THISDAY said the victim suffered her first attack a week after she arrived the camp, but was assisted by her colleagues.

I don't know Putin, have no deals in Russian, and the haters are going crazy - Donald Trump tweets

As shared by US President:

"I don't know Putin, have no deals in Russia, and the haters are going crazy - yet Obama can make a deal with Iran, #1 in terror, no problem!"

'I'm tired of the church using the Bible to be homophobic' - SA choreographer, Somizi Mhlongo

Popular South African choreographer and radio personality, Somizi Mhlongo has come out speak on the Grace Bible Church controversy. Two weeks ago, he stormed out of a service in Grace Bible Church, Soweto, after a Ghanaian Bishop, Dag Heward-Mills said being homosexual was 'unnatural'. (READ HERE)

The incident saw an angry Somizi took to his IG page to rant over the homophobic statement in series of videos.

In an exclusive interview with Carte Blanche, he revealed details of what exactly went down in his church.

We sold DISCOS to people with no idea to run power distribution business – Bukola Saraki

The President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, has attributed the perennial power outage in the country to faulty privatization of the sector.

Speaking at a workshop on power sector organised by the National Assembly on Tuesday, in Abuja, Saraki faulted relevant authorities for privatising the sector to people who had no idea on how to run it.

The Senate President lamented that in spite of the huge resources committed to the sector in last 14 years, no much improvement has been witness.

Why Nigeria is a hell-hole for Christians - Femi Fani-Kayode

“We will defeat radical Islamic terrorism and we will not allow it to take root in our country…….we will wipe it off the face of the earth”- President Donald J. Trump.

Now that is a real President talking! Sadly our ailing Head of State does not possess such a mindset and neither does he share such a disposition. Unlike Trump he does not have an aversion to such evil.

Consequently he has refused to apprehend, caution, arrest or prosecute even one member of the radical Islamist Fulani supremacists and terrorists since he came to power just under two years ago even though they have butchered thousands of inncocent Christians, burnt their homes and occupied their land.

James Ibori inspired David Cameron’s statement of Nigeria being ‘fantastically corrupt’ – Anti-corruption Group says

A group known as the Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, on Tuesday, claimed that the former governor of Delta State, James Ibori was one of those who allegedly inspired the comment of ex-British Prime Minister, David Cameron, when he said “Nigeria is fantastically corrupt.”

CACOL made the remark while reacting to the celebration that greeted Ibori’s return to the country last weekend.

The Oghara-born politician, who was recently released after completing his jail term in the UK, arrived the country on Saturday amid celebrations from people of Delta State.

VP Osinbajo says recession will soon be history

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, assured Nigerians that the Federal Government was determined to improve the economy in order to end the ongoing recession.

Osinbajo made the remark while commending the Inspector General of Police over the handling of yesterday’s nationwide anti-government protest.

Recall that some cross section of Nigerians on Monday took to the street to protest the policies of Buhari-led Federal Government.

My husband sleeps with his 12-year-old daughter – Wife tells court

A civil servant, Blessing Ilo, on Tuesday, told a Nyanya Customary Court, Abuja, that her husband has been having canal knowledge of his biological daughter.

Ilo testified in a divorce petition she filled against the husband, James Akpan.

“All the while I was living with my husband and that little girl of 12 years, I don’t know that my husband was always having sex with her when am out of the house.

Closure of Abuja airport won’t exceed 6 weeks – Rotimi Amaechi

Minister of Transport, Chibuike Amaechi, says the closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for repair will not exceed the planned six weeks.

He said the Federal Government will ensure the total rehabilitation of the Abuja Airport runway for smooth operations.

Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State, acknowledged the hardship closure of the Airport would cause travelers, but maintained that his Ministry will ensure the reopening after due rehabilitation is concluded in six weeks.

Many people want my enemy to die ... Ayodele Fayose is one of them - Sen Kashamu

Senator Buruji Kashamu, representing Ogun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has alleged that Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose wants him dead.

Kashamu who made the allegation in an interview with New Telegraph, he said it was unfortunate that certain persons do not like others who have genuine interest towards the plight of the poor.

“Some politicians believe I am too powerful, popular and influential. There is no way you will be in politics, especially at my level and not step on toes,” he said.

#IStandWithNigeria Protest: VP Osinbajo commends the role of police

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has applauded the Nigeria police for their handling of yesterday’s anti-government protests in Abuja and some other cities in the country.

Hundreds of Nigerians took to the streets yesterday to protest and seek a timely solution to biting economic hardship in the country.

Osinbajo, had earlier said on Monday that the government heard the cry of Nigerians “loud and clear.”

Nigeria has neither President nor Acting-President – Lawyer

A Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has said that going by the constitution of Nigeria, the country does not have either a President or an Acting-President at the moment.

According to him, the new letter transmitted to the Senate seeking to extend the powers of the Vice-President, Yomi Osinbajo, to function in as President in acting capacity has not been read on the floor of the Senate.

He stated this while commenting on the issue of President Muhammadu Buhari’s medical vacation in the UK, in a telephone chat with Daily Post.

Archbishop Chukwuma: "Buhari is too old to rule Nigeria, He should resign"

Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Emmanuel Chukwuma, has said President Muhammadu Buhari, is not capable to rule the country due to his age.

Chukwuma suggested that anyone above 60 years of age should not be allowed to rule the country.

Buhari, who was due to return to the country and resume work on Monday, extended his vacation in the UK over health related issue.

The Archbishop while fielding questions from newsmen on the cancelled return of the president, lamented that the nation is now in a comatose.

Women's March organizers in America plan general strike against Donald Trump

The organizers of last month's Women's March against President Donald Trump announced yesterday, February 6, their plans to hold a general strike against the Republican lead administration.

Posts on their social media accounts read: "General Strike: A Day Without A Woman," with a subhead saying, "Date To Be Announced."

RMD hails 2Baba despite canceling his planned national protest

Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe Damijo has expressed his appreciation to Tubaba Idibia for the well-publicized protest he had planned against the state of the nation.

The well-respected actor who is currently on location in South Africa stated that although he is not in the country, he is making his stand clear.

He wrote;

Nigerian lady shares photos of her aso ebi in faith of finding her husband in 2017

A young Nigerian lady is putting her faith to work by releasing her aso ebi in anticipation of finding Mr. Right before the end of the year.

She shared the expensive fabric on social media and wrote:

Check out the inside of Paul Pogba's new £2.9million mansion

Photos are in Slides

Manchester United star Paul Pogba has just bought for himself a swanky five-bedroom Cheshire mansion worth £2.9million.

[image Credit: UK Mirror]

Aww! Check out Omotola Jalade's second daughter stunning looks as she turns 17

Actress Omotola Jalade's second daughter, Meraiah Ekeinde is 17 years old today. The pretty teenager shares the same birthday with her mom.

She shared the above photo as she turned a year older today.

Electricity: Obasanjo, Jonathan spent N2.7 trillion to put Nigeria in darkness - Dogara

The Speaker of the House of Assembly, Yakubu Dogara, on Tuesday blamed the perennial power outage being experienced in the country on previous administrations of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Speaking at a workshop put together by the House of Representatives to find solution to the recurrent power failure in the country, the Speaker said successive administrations from 1999 to 2015 spent nearly N3 trillion on the power sector with little success recorded.

The lawmaker observed that the period PDP held sway, the more money spent on the Power sector the more darkness Nigerians experienced.

FG Withdraws Charges Against Saleh, Others over 2.2Billion Naira Fraud

The Federal Government has withdrawn the 2.2 billion Naira fraud charges, filed against the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Mr. Ahmed Gambo Saleh and two others, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Mr Saleh was to be arraigned alongside Mr. Muhammed Abdulrahaman Sharif and one Rilwanu Lawal before Justice Abba Bello Mohammed, on a 9-count charge bordering on diversion of 2.2 billion Naira public fund, Criminal Breach of Trust and taking bribe from Supreme Court contractors to the tune of 74.4 million Naira.

Rivers rerun: Police recover N111 million bribe from INEC officials (PHOTOS)

Police on Tuesday said it recovered more than N111 million from electoral officials alleged to have been bribed by Rivers State government during the December 10, 2016 rerun elections.

The money was reportedly recovered from 23 electoral Officers.

UNILAG bans mini-skirts, knickers, sleeveless clothes in new dress code for students

The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has released a dress code notice for students of the institution, banning outfits such as sleeveless, knickers, mini-skirts and dresses which are not at least knee length.

In a circular to undergraduates, the university management said, “indecent modes of exposure do not reflect the seriousness, dignity and character-moulding nature of the institution.”

The management warned undergraduates to desist from wearing tight outfits and those that expose sensitive parts of their body.

HOSPITALS FOR HUMANITY KICKS OFF 1K1M CAMPAIGN TO SAVE CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE

Congenital Heart Defects are very common and critical birth defects, however survival and life expectancy of individuals with congenital heart disease have significantly increased with earlier diagnosis, improved surgical interventions and better medical management.

Every year, an estimated 85,000 children are born with congenital heart defects in Nigeria, all are currently referred out of the country for surgeries. A high proportion of children with surgically amenable congenital heart disease will require life-saving, invasive intervention to help improve their quality of life significantly. It is estimated that compared to their peers, the medical costs for individuals with congenital heart disease are 10 to 20 times greater funds most of these family cannot afford.

#IStandWithNigeria: Nigerian Big Boy Ray Hushpuppi slam Nigerian celebrities for ignoring the protest

Malaysian based Nigerian big boy, Ray Hushpuppi has called out Nigerian celebrities for not showing support to the #IStandWithBuhari protest, but reach out to their fans for prayers and support.

See what he posted below:

NSCDC foil suicide attack, arrest female bomber in Maiduguri

Two suicide bombers were on Tuesday intercepted while attempting to detonate explosives around a long queue at NNPC mega station along Damboa road in Maiduguri, the Borno police command has said.

One of the bombers was reportedly killed while the second was arrested by officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

Both bombers were said to be about 18-years-old.

Asylum seekers in the US trek to Canada over xenophobia fears

Refugees in the U.S. fearing a worsening climate of xenophobia in the wake of a divisive U.S. presidential campaign are flocking to Canada in growing numbers.

Manitoba’s Welcome Place refugee agency has helped 91 claimants between November 1 and January 25, more than the agency normally sees in a year.

Most braved the freezing prairie winter to walk into Canada.

“We haven’t had something before like this.

"The future is female"- Hillary Clinton

In her first video after President Donald Trump‘s inauguration, former Democratic Presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton declared support for women power.

In the video shot during the opening of the 2017 Makers Conference, Hillary said, ''Despite all the challenges we face, I remain convinced that yes, the future is female,” she said.

Super Eagles to Play DR Congo in Friendly

Nigeria Super Eagles are proposing a second friendly against “robust-playing” DR Congo in London in March as they step up their preparations for a crunch 2018 World Cup double header against Cameroon in August.

The Eagles have already sealed a friendly with Senegal also in London in March.