Tag: Social media
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Jide Kosoko: We Thought Social Media Would Push Us Out of Business
By George Omagbemi Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has revealed that older practitioners initially feared the emergence of social media would push them completely out of the entertainment business. Kosoko made the disclosure in an interview with Punch’s Sunday Scoop, published on Sunday, September 27, 2026, while reflecting on how the industry adapted to the…
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Uganda Government Shuts Down Media Outlets, Says It Does Not Believe in Free Press
By Paul Joseph Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has ordered the shutdown of two of the country’s leading media organisations, deploying armed soldiers to the premises of the Daily Monitor newspaper and NTV Uganda while declaring that he does not believe in a free press. Kainerugaba, the eldest son of President Yoweri…
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Children Under 15 Barred from Social Media as UAE Unveils Tough New Rules
By Gloria Drealomalicha The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of 15, marking a significant step in its efforts to strengthen online safety and protect young people from the risks associated with digital platforms. The new measure, approved through a cabinet resolution, requires…
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Gabon Suspends Social Media Access Indefinitely
By Paul Joseph Gabon’s media regulatory body has declared a suspension of social media platforms “until further notice,” citing that online content has exacerbated conflict and increased divisions within the nation. In a televised announcement on Tuesday evening, the High Authority for Communication (HAC) pointed to the “dissemination of false information,” “cyberbullying,” and the “unauthorized…