EU tells Meta to change Facebook and Instagram's 'addictive design' or face fines The European Union has warned Meta that it must change what regulators describe as the "addictive design" of Facebook and Instagram or risk a substantial financial penalty under the bloc's Digital Services Act (DSA).In preliminary finding…
…many elderly residents complained of mobility challenges, prompting the group to provide metallic tripod walking sticks to assist them . Okotie-Eboh said the outreach would extend to riverine communities, where members of the group would visit villages to ensure elderly residents and women also benefited from the empow…
Meta must change Facebook’s and Instagram’s “addictive design” or face a heavy fine, the EU warned on Friday. Brussels accused the US tech giant of failing to limit the risks the platforms posed to users, especially children and vulnerable adults, because of features designed to keep them on Facebook and Instagram. Of…
…the outlet. Out of nowhere, the teen was struck by lightning in his abdomen through a metal piece of his desk that was touching his skin. "I just jumped out really fast, and I started screaming," the shaken 13-year-old recalled. "It was crazy. I honestly thought I was gonna die." "Like, I did not think I was going to s…
…four months after the Independent National Electoral Commission unveiled its revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, the electoral body has become embroiled in a wave of litigation that could reshape the country's next electoral cycle. Under the timetable released on February 26, po…
…an investigation into the matter. It alleged that dominant digital platforms, including Meta, Alphabet, X and some generative AI companies, have engaged in practices that undermine fair competition by using original journalistic content without adequate compensation to publishers. The organisation said that, beyond com…
…musical identity. Ole – A Bold Indictment of a Broken System With Ole, Falz drops the metaphors and speaks directly. The track is a fearless critique of the political system, taking aim at the corruption that has long plagued Nigeria’s leadership. From the misuse of public funds to the abuse of power, he paints a pictu…
…expect Long Range to serve as an undertaker in the raging controversy surrounding the metamorphosis of a non-existing office to a ghost agency and the ultimate transmutation into a key office of government, I may have to disappoint you. This is not because of a reported court case, which is bound to suffer miscarriage,…
…the regulator to deal in gold coins, bullion, silver, platinum, and other precious metals under terms it determines. The legislation also authorises the central bank to provide training and capacity building to its staff, public institutions, members of the public, and institutions from other jurisdictions. CBK may iss…
…power for tens of thousands of inhabitants, uprooted trees, overturned cars and ripped metal roofs off buildings. In 2023 another massive typhoon, Mawar, the biggest in decades, caused devastation too. By Sunday morning, Bavi was forecast to pass nearest to Rota, a small island roughly halfway between Guam and Saipan,…
…to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. "The doctors said there were metals in his lungs, which had caused severe damage. A week later, he died," she said, her lips trembling. Collapsed health facility A youth leader in Egbema, one of the larger communities in the area, Douglas Ekwem, said many young peop…
…its systems. Our objective is compliance. That is the most important thing. The Meta case drew widespread local and international attention. What key lessons did the commission take away from that experience? The Meta matter was the only major case that eventually went to court after we imposed a penalty. When the matt…
…video recordings, transcripts, correspondence, electronic communications and digital metadata, warning that any destruction or alteration of evidence could be relied upon in future court proceedings. The solicitors warned that failure to comply with the demands within seven days would leave their client with no option…
…In recent hours, tests have been conducted to detect life among the twisted concrete and metal, he said. "The dogs are showing signs of life," the baseball player said about the trained rescue dogs, trying to remain composed. "Until I have them in my arms, I'll continue to believe they're alive," says the player who de…
…the statement said. Candidates have been advised to obtain the revised examination timetable from their respective schools and prepare for the rescheduled papers on July 7. The government apologised for any inconvenience caused by the adjustment and appealed to parents, guardians, school administrators, candidates and…
…users more control over their privacy. That’s cool and all, but WhatsApp is owned by Meta, the company that has such a great reputation for keeping its users’ data private. I’m not sure how I feel about usernames, but I do know how I feel about the ads on the app, which is not great at all. Seeing as Signal rolled out…
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…(Headquarters: Iseyin), Olorunsogo (Headquarters: Igbeti) and Atiba (Headquarters: Offa-Meta, Oyo). BREAKING: Makinde declares curfew in 10 Oyo LGAs over abduction of students, teachers
…said: "I would expect him to do the right thing for the country, with some sort of timetable for departure, most likely around the autumn." While Kyle said he did not know what the next few days would entail, he said Starmer was thinking very carefully about his future and how to avoid damaging the national interest Ky…
…of sleep. Saliva samples were collected before and after each condition and analysed for metabolic changes. The researchers identified 10 key molecular differences between the sleep-deprived and well-rested states. However, they found no significant metabolic differences between the well-rested and sleep-restricted con…
Every serious intellectual undertaking eventually reaches a threshold where it can no longer rely entirely on inherited language. It must create its own vocabulary. The three-month sprint that produced The Insecurity Triad, the Trinity of State Decay (TSD), and the Decoupling Sovereignty Index (DSI) crossed that thresh…
…Labour leader. The BBC reported that signs are growing that Starmer could announce a timetable for his departure as early as Monday. Several government insiders reportedly believe the prime minister is weighing options for an orderly transition. Business Secretary Peter Kyle acknowledged that political developments hav…
…live ammunition round, six GSM phones, two power banks, a sledgehammer, and one chisel/metal crack tool. Quantities of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa and One black polo shirt bearing the inscription "Nigeria Army Barracks Youths Foundation (NABYF) ". Similarly, on the same date, 19th June 2026, at about 6:0…
Every serious intellectual undertaking eventually reaches a threshold where it can no longer rely entirely on inherited language. It must
…political parties had already conducted congresses and primaries in line with INEC's timetable before the deregistration issue surfaced. He said: "The election is a process, it is not an event. INEC rolled out the timetable. Parties complied. They conducted primaries across the 36 states. Candidates emerged. It was jus…