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GPBN Celebrates World Bloggers Day On May 2nd
WBD a day set aside to recognize the different roles of bloggers in the era of online media revolution.
All Bloggers in the world are marking this day .
The job of the blogger is one of the most “addictive” because you’re “at work” always, wherever you are, and it is hard work to collect interesting information, to find something truly worthy to show to readers.
Blogging is a form of social networking service where Bloggers do not only produce content to post on their blogs, but also build social relations with their readers and other bloggers.
Blogging started with the first blog Links.net, created by Justin Hall, while he was a student at Swarthmore College in 1994. At that time it was not called a Blog, he referred to it as his personal homepage.
In 1997 Jorn Barger coined the word “weblog”.The term was created to reflect the process of “logging the web” as he browsed.
1998 marks the first known instance of a blog on a traditional news site, when Jonathan Dube blogged Hurricane Bonnie for The Charlotte Observer.
“Weblog” was shortened to “blog” in 1999 by programmer Peter Merholz. It’s not until five years later that Merriam-Webster declares the word their word of the year.
The art of blogging started in Nigeria in 2006.
Among the first blog sites are those by Linda Ikeji, BellaNaija, NotJustOk, NairaLand among others.
Today, there are over a thousand Nigerian Blogs on the web each with various specialisation.
*The Guild of Professional Bloggers of Nigeria (GPBN,) is a body of bloggers set up in 2016 to primarily regulate the activities of blogging in the country*
*As a professional blogging group, it was founded by like minds men and women who have passion for responsible blogging and have been navigating the terrain with professional finesse.*
*The GPBN was equally set up to create a standard for the practice of blogging and to engage major stakeholders towards ensuring accountability in governance and in an atmosphere of responsible online journalism practice.*
*The Guild was also set up to see to the fact that the practice of blogging is not abused or used as an avenue to blackmail or settle scores among individuals by encouraging specialised trainings and ensuring re-training of members in up to date international beat practices as guided by the Cyber Crimes Act 2015*
*To mark the 2018 WBD, the Guild enjoins all Bloggers in its fold to continue to practice responsible reportage of social issues dispassionately and objectively, informing the general public about developments relevant to everyday existence*
*The GPBN also enjoin it’s members to continue to be the standard bearers of professionalism in journalism and in the service of Nigerian people and our motherland*
*Steps to Blogging*
There are five steps to starting a Blog.
Choose a blogging platform, domain name, and hosting option. Design your blog using a simple theme.
Modify your blog to get your desired look and feel.
Select the best plugins for your blog.
Write compelling contents that add value to readers.
Bloggers have really gone a long way since it started.
Happy World Bloggers Day from GPBN .
Celebrities
‘Not see you for 6 months, impossible’ — Davido reacts to Cubana Chief Priest’s bail
Davido, the Afrobeats star, has shown his support for Cubana Chief Priest after the nightlife promoter was granted bail by a Lagos court.
On Tuesday, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives filed a three-count charge against the social media celebrity over alleged naira abuse.
Cubana, born Pascal Okechukwu, is accused of spraying and tampering with the naira at a social event — contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007.
He was later arraigned at the federal high court in Lagos.
When the charges were read during court sitting, the social media celebrity pleaded not guilty to them.
Kehinde Ogundare, the judge, thereafter granted him bail in the sum of N10 million with two responsible sureties in like sum.
The judge ruled that the bail conditions must be perfected within seven days.
Cubana was released to his lawyer who must give an undertaken to produce him later. He will be remanded in a correctional facility if his lawyer fails to do so.
In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the nightlife promoter thanked his supporters for their show of love during the trial.
“Seeing all your messages and love, I am so humbled. Now it is confirmed CP no small. Money na water,” he wrote.
Celebrities
Kai Cenat threatens to sue OnlyFans model, Layla Red who leaked their chats
Twitch streamer Kai Cenat is poised to initiate legal action against OnlyFans model Layla Red, who allegedly leaked his private images and messages.
According to the claims, Layla Red released conversations showing Cenat agreeing to pay $5,000 for sexual services, leading to her Instagram account being suspended soon after. Addressing the matter during a recent Twitch stream, Cenat assured his viewers that he would tackle the issue through legal means, maintaining his composure throughout the broadcast.
In his first appearance on Twitch following the scandal, Cenat remained unruffled by the allegations, confidently informing his audience about his plans to pursue legal recourse. “There is some dumb shit, clout-chasing weird ass shit going on right now bro. But it’s alright though, it’s alright chat. I’ll see you in court,” he announced.
Cenat also expressed a desire to clear up the situation, urging his viewers to hear his side of the story. “Got you! Okay? Listen to me, okay? I can explain, bro. Listen to me chat, okay, I can explain,” he remarked during the stream. He described the leak as an attempt to gain notoriety, noting that the referenced incidents took place early in 2023.
“There is some weird shit going on right now, some weird clout chasing shit going right now, bro. And you know what’s so crazy? Do you know that shit was in the beginning of 2023? All that shit that you guys see right now is 2023 shit bro, you feel me? Like, goddamn, bro,” he explained.
Layla Red shows video supposedly showing that the 5k that Kai Cenat sent is actually real and leaks his number… what y’all think? pic.twitter.com/zDJIyUMzLL
— rican (@ricanlol) April 15, 2024
Shifting away from the controversy, Cenat later encouraged a lighter tone in the conversation. “But yeah, we are not going to talk about it no more. Let’s talk about flowers, rainbows, Ice Spice, come on,” he suggested, steering the dialogue away from the contentious issue.
If the case proceeds to court, it could potentially be treated as a matter of revenge porn, which involves the unauthorised distribution of intimate images or videos with the intention to harm, embarrass, or distress the individual depicted.
Should it be proven that the images and messages were shared without Cenat’s consent and intended to damage his reputation or cause distress, it could fulfil the legal requirements for a revenge porn case. Further evidence of malicious intent or exploitation by Layla Red could also strengthen this claim.
Celebrities
Tekno debunks claim of receiving N1bn royalties for Kizz Daniel’s ‘Buga’
Tekno, the Nigerian singer, has refuted claims that he received royalties worth almost N1 billion from Kizz Daniel for their hit song ‘Buga’.
In May 2022, the duo put out the hit song which enjoyed massive reception across different countries.
But on Sunday, a blog alleged that they had an interview with Tekno, wherein he said he “got featured on the song with no legal agreement”.
The post also claimed the ‘Pana’ singer “said Kizz Daniel sends him 50 percent of the revenue generated from the song every month”.
It alleged that the 31-year-old “admitted to receiving almost N1 billion from Daniel after his ‘Buga’ tour”.
“Him money no reach. Anybody wey put out that fake interview, thunder fire your mama,” he wrote.
😂😂😂 Him money no reach 😂 anybody wey put out that fake interview, thunder fire your mama…#Talkingshit
— Tekno (@alhajitekno) April 14, 2024
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