Governments in India and Australia have intensified regulatory pressure on social media platforms, unveiling tougher measures aimed at protecting children online and holding technology companies accountable for harmful content. In India, the government has issued a stern notice to Meta after reports that paid advertisements promoting or facilitating access to child sexual abuse material appeared…
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has formally opened his defence in the ongoing cybercrime and criminal defamation case instituted against him over social media posts concerning President Bola Tinubu. The trial resumed before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the prosecution informed the court that Sowore…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Belgium advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an emphatic 4-1 win over co-host USA in the early hours of Tuesday local time. The round of 16 fixture was marred by controversy following the decision of world football governing body, FIFA to suspend the red card handed to…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, will step down from the Board of Directors on August 21, 2026, after completing the maximum 12-year tenure for non-executive directors as stipulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The decision was approved at the bank’s Board meeting held on…
Reality TV star and former Big Brother Naija winner Mercy Eke has reignited conversations about cosmetic surgery after a resurfaced podcast interview revealed why she underwent a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) in 2018. Speaking candidly about her decision, Mercy admitted that beauty trends and peer pressure heavily influenced her choice, despite already being comfortable with…
Regional security tensions have intensified across the Pacific after China conducted a surprise long-range missile test just hours after Australia and Fiji signed a landmark bilateral defence agreement aimed at strengthening regional security cooperation. The missile, reportedly launched from a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine with a simulated warhead, travelled across the South Pacific before landing in…
The grand finale of the 163rd Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL 2026) in Port Harcourt ended with an eye-catching aerial rescue demonstration that quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the event. During the July 6 celebration, attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, senior military officials and thousands of spectators, the Nigerian Army…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Cristiano Ronaldo played his last international game for Portugal Monday night as his team lost 1-0 to European champions Spain at the Dallas Stadium. Ronaldo had announced 48 hours ago that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his ‘last dance’ for Portugal and was looking to go as far as he…
Tottenham Hotspur on Monday confirmed the signing of midfielder Sandro Tonali for a club-record fee which could reach £100m form Newcastle United. The 26-year-old Italian whose country missed out on 2026 World Cup qualification joins the London club after three seasons with the Magpies. Spurs had a bid of around £80m rejected by Newcastle, but…
Cape Verde’s national football team received a rousing hero’s welcome after returning home from a historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign that captured the imagination of football fans around the world. Thousands of supporters lined the streets of the capital, Praia, as the Blue Sharks arrived to jubilant celebrations on the country’s Independence Day. Fans…
