Online Fury Reloaded: Slap, rejection, and death threats by Remmy Nweke - Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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A viral proposal gone wrong sparks digital outrage. In Online Fury Reloaded, REMMY NWEKE, through Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, unpacks the slap, rejection, and threats exposing Nigeria’s fragile digital empathy and ethics.

Spiral in a storm:
The viral saga between Emmanuella and her would-be suitor, Ben, has become another flashpoint in Nigeria’s evolving culture of digital outrage. What began as an awkward public proposal and a slap at a friend’s wedding has spiraled into a storm of online harassment, death threats, and emotional trauma, showing how quickly the internet can magnify a real-life conflict into a digital inferno.

Trending for wrong reasons:
In her video statement, Emmanuella lamented that she has been trending “for the wrong reasons.” While she could tolerate being insulted or mocked online, the death threats she has been receiving were deeply troubling.

Bode George urges online publishers to tackle fake news and uphold journalism ethics - ITREALMS

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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has charged members of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) to take the lead in clearing the obstacles facing journalism, particularly the menace of fake news and unprofessional conduct among impostors in the industry.

Chief George gave this charge during the 9th Annual Conference of GOCOP, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, with the theme: “Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects.”

PIN raises fresh alarm over Nigerians’ data security online - ITREALMS

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Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has raised fresh concerns about the safety of Nigerian citizens’ data online, warning that sensitive information belonging even to top government officials has been exposed and cheaply traded on the internet for years, reports ITREALMS.

In a media briefing held in Abuja, the organisation’s Executive Director, ‘Gbenga Sesan, lamented what he described as Nigeria’s persistent failure to enforce digital rights protections despite rapid technological growth.

Digital surge: 69,376 Nigerians pre-register to vote online in 7hrs - ITREALMS

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The nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) kicked off with a remarkable digital surge, as a staggering 69,376 Nigerians successfully pre-registered to vote online within the first seven hours of the portal going live on Monday, August 18, 2025, reports ITREALMS.

This impressive figure underscores a growing embrace of technology in Nigeria’s electoral process.

Digital Retaliation: NYSC denies certificate to Corper Raye, for speaking out online - ITREALMS

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What began as a public grievance about bureaucratic inefficiency has escalated into a stark warning about institutional overreach, reports ITREALMS.

According to multiple reports and social media accounts, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has allegedly denied a discharge certificate to a corps member known as "iamraye" as a direct consequence of her speaking out online over Lagos smelling public outcry. 

Book presentation: GOCOP to sanitize online journalism, set standards - ITREALMS

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The President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), Ms. Maureen Chigbo, has stated that the organization's primary objective is to sanitize the online media space and establish standards for the industry. 

Speaking at the launch of GOCOP's maiden publication, "Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing," and a fundraising event for the GOCOP Media Center in Abuja, Chigbo emphasized the need for collaboration with stakeholders to achieve this goal.

GOCOP Book: Neliaku, NIPR president to review 'Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing'

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has disclosed that Dr. Ike Neliaku, President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), would review the organisation's upcoming book on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this, GOCOP President, Maureen Chigbo, said, the book, titled "Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing," would be presented at an event chaired by Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi.

GOCOP applauds Gov Okpebholo for appointing Edomaruse, SA, Int'l Development - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has applauded Edo State governor, Mr. Monday Okpebholo for the appointment of Mr. Collins Edomaruse as his Special Adviser, International Development Partners (IDP), reports ITREALMS.

President of GOCOP and Publisher of RealNews Online, Ms Maureen Chigbo described Edomaruse’s appointment as a welcomed development.

Road to Kampala 2025: ECONSA plans preparatory online meeting - ITREALMS

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The ECOWAS Non-State Actors (ECONSA) is gearing up for the Extraordinary Summit on the Post Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) with a preparatory online meeting on Friday, January 3, 2025, reports ITREALMS.

This follows an active participation of ECONSA in the recently concluded Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme Partnership Platform (CAADP-PP) last October in Harare.

Pastor Benny joins Pastor Chris for largest online healing crusade - ITREALMS

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Billions worldwide are preparing for an unprecedented spiritual experience like no other! The 12th edition of the Healing Streams Live Services, featuring the powerful union of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and Pastor Benny Hinn, will take place from October 25th to 27th, 2024, at 2 PM GMT+1 daily. 

The three-day event, widely regarded as one of the most anticipated Christian events of the year, promises to be a divine encounter that will touch lives across the globe.

Online publishers urged to embrace AI, target your audience - ITREALMS

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Mediapreneurs under the umbrella of Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), have been urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) to attract readers to their websites. They are expected to leverage different online platforms and technology to promote their products or services and more with their audiences.

The publisher of the QEDNG, Mr Olumide Iyanda, who made the call during his presentation at the capacity-building session of the 8th Annual General Meeting of GOCOP at Reverton Hotel, Lokoja, Kogi State, insisted that media managers should post their stories where their readers can easily read them.

Protest: GOCOP condemns attacks on journalists by security agents, says act undemocratic - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) condemns, in very strong terms, the serial attacks on journalists covering the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest, describing the act as undemocratic and repressive.

GOCOP notes that journalists are partners in national development as well as critical stakeholders in the advancement of democracy and civil liberties and therefore deserve to be protected, and not suppressed as the security agents tried to do during the protest.

Digital News Report'24 by Reuters excites Legit.NG, emerges top online - ITREALMS

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The Legit.ng, has emerged the most popular digital media company in Nigeria by reach and readership in the newly published Reuters Institute of Journalism Report’s Digital News Report 2024, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking about the rise of digital media organisations and how players in this space are taking over the newsroom, Reuters reported that media organisations like Legit.ng are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance content personalisation, assist with fact-checking, and for customer support.

African elections under rising threat from online disinformation - ITREALMS

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In an unprecedented year for elections in Africa, the increasing use of digital disinformation poses a rising threat to democracy across the continent, researchers warn today.

New evidence shows that politicians have been undertaking increasingly sophisticated digital disinformation campaigns. Designed to intentionally disseminate false information on platforms such as Facebook and X, the campaigns are increasingly using tactics such as trolls, cyborgs and bots to disrupt debate and drown-out dissent.

Akinsanya: .NG is Nigeria’s pride online – ITREALMS

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The Nigeria's country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) domain name, .ng has been described as the nation’s critical resource in the digital space, according to the president of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, reports ITREALMS.

The .ng domain name extension, ITREALMS gathered, is unique to Nigeria, and it can give businesses a strong online identity.

Newsmart Online Publisher, Rose Moses, to bury father on April 19 - ITREALMS

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The remains of Elder Moses Ndukanma Ehiri, who passed on recently would be interred in his home town, Umuchienwanyi in Amato community of Alike, Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State on April 19.

The late community leader and father of Newsmart Online Publisher, Ms. Rose Moses, aged 93, was highly respected for his numerous selfless contributions to humanity, his peaceful and accommodating disposition.

2024 Elections: Paradigm advices govts to safeguard free expression online - ITREALMS

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In commemoration of World Day Against Cyber Censorship, Paradigm Initiative urges governments in the Global South that will hold elections to safeguard human rights online by promoting free expression and access to information during the elections.

This call comes against the backdrop of digital rights violations that are witnessed in several countries.

Five tips for small business owners online - ITREALMS

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Entrepreneurs can benefit from new ideas on ways to address a particular issue or ideas for growth.

Small businesses are embracing digitalization and catering to their customer needs through a variety of online channels. 

With new technologies emerging such as artificial intelligence, there is no time like the present to help your small business grow by taking advantage of the online world.

Experience Divine Transformations @The Healing School Online confab - ITREALMS

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Nowadays, individuals and nations alike are grappling with pain, disillusionment, and afflictions, it is clear that divine intervention and healing are needed now more than ever. The Scriptures, without a doubt, affirm the tremendous potency of the heartfelt prayers of a passionate child of God.

Mark your calendars; the highly anticipated Healing School Online Prayer Conference is finally here and will take place from Friday the 2nd - Saturday 3rd February 2024. For 24 hours, the earth will once again become the epicenter of the glorious saving power of God as billions of saints unite to make tremendous power available for the nations and the Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris, regardless of denomination, tribe or class.

‘Konga launches authorised online store for Apple products’ - ITREALMS

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African electronic commerce leader, Konga has launched an authorised online store in Nigeria for Apple products, reports ITREALMS.

The store, ITREALMS gathered took off on Friday, December 15, 2023.