Meta agrees to historic $16.7B settlement over claims social media platforms harm children Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has agreed to pay $16.68 billion as part of a historic settlement with 29 US state attorneys general who alleged the company purposely built Instagram and Facebook to addict kids. The agreement includes a c…
…alleged that several individuals on the committee have previously been accused of financial crimes by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to him, Nigerians should examine the names on the committee and research the allegations against its members before deciding whether to support the ruling…
The Australian government has released official guidance on what visa holders must do if they want to extend their stay in the countryForeigners whose visas carry a condition that prevents further stay face stricter rules about when they must leave AustraliaAustralia offers a tool called VEVO that allows visa holders t…
…bringing the loans before the Senate for approval, raising fresh questions about financial oversight in Abuja.Kingibe said Wike only appears before the Senate during budget season, and that every other matter concerning the FCT is effectively buried without proper legislative scrutiny.Ireti Kingibe accuses Nyesom Wike…
Alicia Daniella issues official statement through law firm as fallout with estranged husband, photographer David Martins, continues Alicia Daniella has issued an official statement through her lawyers amid the ongoing fallout with her estranged husband, photographer David Martins. In the statement, her legal representa…
…toward me," she said. The judge, Dauda Bala, advised the couple to reconcile, especially for the sake of their children. Mr Bala adjourned the matter until September 20 for a report of settlement or for hearing. (NAN) by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 2:21 PM | Share this Story
…hundreds missing while causing widespread damage to villages and infrastructure. Officials said 384 tourists, including 291 from countries such as India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Malaysia, were reported missing. The Bhotekoshi River flooded around 9 a.m. local time Wednesday, August 26, 2026 destroying…
…do what he did during the Osun State governorship election in Rwanda or Ethiopia. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, said this during an interview on Symfoni TV. He was reacting to Davido’s use of social media during the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. The pr…
…president in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. In a post via X on Wednesday, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, described the plan as an ‘arithmetic flaw.’ While arguing that selling crude oil to local refineries at preferential prices could create fiscal, mar…
…are now visible, measurable and touching the lives of ordinary Kwara people, especially the good people of the Central Senatorial District,” he said. He said the group had no reason to abandon the APC or withdraw its support for the governor. “We don’t have any reason whatsoever to leave the ruling party and the admini…
…Kuje council boss, in which he was said to have threatened to track down critics on social media and asked residents who do not support the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to leave the area council. He described the alleged remarks as inappropriate and capable of heightening political tension in the area, urging…
…spokesman for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary confirmed the charges in an official statement, naming the 31-year-old ex-Liverpool star from Berkshire as the driver involved. Raheem Sterling could get two years’ jail if convicted of dangerous driving after his £270,000 Lamborghini M-way crash. Photo by Carl Recin…
…body drawing its membership from bloggers, influencers, content creators, actors, musicians, civil society groups and ordinary citizens. He said the network would carry out unannounced inspections of government projects including roads, schools, health centres, water schemes and electricity infrastructure across the co…
…drug trafficking case of Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, could make United States officials complicit in the killing of Nigerians. Babir made this assertion while calling on US President Donald Trump to release the records. He drew Trump’s attention to a 1990s US investigation involving a Chicago-area heroin distribu…
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s failure to physically attend the event, saying that sending the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, to represent him only shows that he is not committed to peace in…
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…political party of their choice. Nigerians react to viral video Several residents and social media users condemned the remarks, describing them as undemocratic and inappropriate for an elected public official. Some questioned why residents should be threatened over their political choices, while others called for autho…
…behalf of the Oyo Central Senatorial candidate, Ambassador Ajadi, Hon Sikiru Sanda appreciated the party leadership for its guidance, assuring that the concerns raised at the meeting would be addressed. Representing the State House of Assembly candidates, Hon Sunkanmi Babalola also pledged to work with other candidates…
…Mr Latin, issued a memorandum directing all state governors and executives to hold a special prayer session at their next meetingThe directive came after the death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, who passed away on August 23, 2026, after battling stage 4 cancerOgogo's passing marked yet another loss for…
…motorcycle when they encountered the armed men. Three empty cartridge cases of 7.62mm Special ammunition were recovered at the scene. Following the incident, the troops intensified patrols along the highway and other strategic locations in the area to deter criminal elements and prevent further attacks on motorists and…
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Dancer, Poco Lee's team releases official statement addressing r@pe allegations, says "drink spiking" is not part of allegations against him The management and legal team of Nigerian dancer Poco Lee have released an official statement addressing the allegations against him in the United Kingdom, urging the public to av…
…that the list has been withdrawn or subjected to a wholesale review. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, made this known on Wednesday, August 26, during an interview on Channels Television's Sunrise Daily. Dare was responding to reports that the APC had withdrawn the…
…cinemas nationwide will be showing this fantastic film inspired by the Apo Six extrajudicial k!llings. Whatever you do, by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 10:07 AM | Share this Story
Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser on Policy Communication to the President, has again denied ever calling Bola Tinubu an illegitimate President. Bwala had on several occasions denied previous comments he reportedly made against the President when he was in the opposition. In an interview on KAA TRUTHS podcast, Daniel B…