The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has imposed a $220 million fine on Meta Platforms for violating data privacy laws. The FCCPC stated that Meta’s data-sharing practices on Facebook and WhatsApp breached local consumer and data protection regulations. The commission found that Meta had denied Nigerian users control […]
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Tinubu Orders Investigation Against Ministry of Foreign Affairs Perm Sec
President Bola Tinubu has authorized an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse against the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ibrahim Lamuwa. Reports have it that Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar received a petition from Mrs. Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi, accusing Lamuwa of sexual assault. The minister forwarded the […]
Anambra Government Shuts Down 30 Illegal Health Facilities
The Anambra State Government has closed over 30 illegal health facilities operated by unqualified individuals to safeguard residents’ health. Dr. Afam Obidike, the State Commissioner for Health, announced this at the 2024 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Anambra State Chapter, during the 5th […]
Reps to slash salaries by 50% for 6 months to address hardship
The House of Representatives has resolved to support the Federal Government with N648 million for six months by slashing their salaries by 50% to support food sufficiency across the country and to address the high cost of food. This followed the adoption of an amendment to a motion’s prayer moved […]
Anambra to include AI, robotics in educational curriculum, says ICT boss
Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has commenced plans to review educational curriculum in Anambra State to include coding, artificial intelligence and robotics. The Managing Director of Anambra State ICT Agency, Mr Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA), stated this during an event for signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Chukwuemeka Odumegwu […]
Nnamdi Kanu finally allowed access to his doctor — Lawyer
Aloy Ejimakor, special counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday, announced that the State Security Service (SSS) had now allowed Mr Kanu access to his medical doctor. This came barely 24 hours after Mr Ejimakor raised an alarm that the SSS denied Mr Kanu access to his medical doctor despite making […]
Northern Nigeria Has Enough Land For Cattle Ranching– Senator Abaribe
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, while featuring on Channels TV on Tuesday has said that the Northern region of Nigeria has enough landmass for cattle ranching, stressing that open grazing as seen in Nigeria is no longer a global standard practice. Speaking on the ranching bill that has scaled second reading at […]
Nigeria drop to 39th in FIFA ranking, Spain, England move up.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped again by one spot in the FIFA World Ranking to place world 39th in the July ranking. In the ranking table by the world football governing body, the Nigerian team still maintained the 1,498.93 it had in June. Kpakpando reported that Nigeria suffered a massive […]
FG to introduce new curriculum for secondary schools.
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, said on Thursday a new curriculum would be introduced for secondary schools nationwide by September 2024. Tahir made this known at the ongoing 2024 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board policy meeting in Abuja. Mamman noted that the exercise has been on for the […]
Court declines Abba Kyari’s request to quash drug charge.
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed an appeal by suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Abba Kyari requesting that the alleged unlawful drug deal charge against him be dropped. Kyari had filed an appeal against the March 22 ruling by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High […]