Tag: #Cyberbullying
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DON’T TREAT ONLINE HARASSMENT AS ENTERTAINMENT, CYBER EXPERT ADVISES NIGERIANS
A cybersecurity expert, Anas Mohammed, has urged Nigerians to stop treating online harassment as entertainment, as such behaviour contributes to cyber bullying and emotional harm. Mohammed gave this caution on Friday June 5 in Kaduna during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He said there was need for stronger public understanding of…
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BLESSED AND BRUISED ONLINE: CELEBRITY APOLOGIES, CYBERBULLYING DEBATE AND SOCIAL MEDIA DRAMA HEATS UP
From apologies to accusations—social media drama is dominating Nigeria’s entertainment space. Influencer Blessing CEO has publicly apologised following a health-related controversy, while reality star Tacha sparked conversation after saying online abuse can feel worse than racism. Elsewhere, the entertainment industry continues to boom as Nigerian MCs report rising demand, with increasingly elaborate events driving growth…
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AI-FUELED CYBERBULLYING SURGING AMONG CHILDREN, UN WARNS
A new UN report has raised alarm over the growing wave of cyberbullying among children, revealing that about two-thirds of young people worldwide say online harassment is increasing — with artificial intelligence playing a major role in amplifying the threat. The findings were presented by Najat M’jid, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Violence Against…
