Telegram founder and CEO, Pavel Durov, has criticised the United Kingdom’s planned ban on social media access for children under 16, arguing that such restrictions could expose teenagers to greater risks online rather than protect them.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been overshadowed by a series of visa denials, delayed approvals and entry restrictions involving players, referees and support staff.

By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA – The Itsekiri ethnic nationality has faulted what it calls “misleading interpretations” by Ijaw and Urhobo groups, of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s intervention in lingering differences over Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, ward delineation in Warri Federal Constituency, Delta State. In a statement Tuesday by Sir A. S. […]

By Jimitota Onoyume The federal government has been urged to set up a board and a presidential monitoring committee with representatives of oil and gas communities and other key stakeholders to administer the 13 percent derivation fund.. His Royal Highness King Jerry Prebor (Snr.), Amananaowei of Meinbutus Federated communities, made the appeal in an open […]

By Jimitota Onoyume  The federal government has been urged to set up a board  and a presidential  monitoring committee with representatives of oil and gas communities and other key stakeholders to administer the  13 percent derivation fund. His Royal Highness  King Jerry Prebor (Snr.),  Amananaowei of  Meinbutus Federated communities,  made the appeal in an open […]

The rescue operation was carried out on Tuesday by troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army deployed in Gandi, following a swift response to reports of an attack by armed bandits on farmers working in the area.

By Adegboyega Adeleye As Nigeria continues to grapple with kidnappings, banditry and terrorist attacks across several parts of the country, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Adewole Adebayo, has argued that the Federal Government possesses the required capacity to end insecurity if it wants. Adebayo made the assertion during an appearance on […]

The President described the operation as a significant blow to criminal networks terrorising communities in Kogi and neighbouring states.

After years of delays and uncertainty, Nigeria’s long-awaited transition from analogue to digital broadcasting received a major boost on Tuesday as key stakeholders unanimously reaffirmed their commitment to completing the country’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme and agreed on a new hybrid model designed to accelerate implementation.

“We were not aware of any notice from the court regarding the delivery of the judgment. We only saw it as breaking news in the media”

When the artist, Robert Kuzovkov, fell to the ground, he was approached by the assailant, who fired two more shots at close range.

“Even as we recognise the challenge of illegal immigration… which we are taking decisive action to address, our problems are… our own problems, and which we have a responsibility to fix ourselves,” he said.

Curaçao have received recognition from Guinness World Records after becoming the smallest nation by population to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.

“Let me start by assuring you all: Accord will be on the ballot; your votes will count; and I will be re-elected as your governor on Aug. 15.

Nigeria defender Ola Aina has admitted that football was his only realistic path to success, revealing that he struggled academically and had little confidence that he would have excelled outside the sport.