1. The Heart of the Matter: A Routine Check That Turned into a Firestorm What began as a routine traffic stop on a quiet Nigerian roadway has escalated into a dramatic confrontation between citizens and law enforcement, raising uncomfortable questions about trust, truth, and the power of social media. The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a number of travellers accused of obstructing police officers and fabricating a harrowing story of violence and theft. According to official statements, the incident occurred along the Awo-Iropora Road in Igede-Ekiti, where officers from the Safer Highway Patrol were conducting their usual stop-and-search duties.…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, widely known as NAHCON, has issued an urgent and necessary public warning about the growing danger of fake social media accounts that are using its name, logo, and official identity to spread misleading information. In a public disclaimer signed by Shafii Sani Mohammed, the head of the Commission’s Information and Publications Division, NAHCON expressed deep concern over the activities of individuals and groups who have created unauthorized Facebook pages, groups, and other social media platforms pretending to represent the Commission. This is not a small problem. In a digital age where many Nigerians receive…