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Tinubu Orders FCCPC Probe Into Meta, Google, X Over Alleged Exploitation of Nigerian Media Content

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies, including Meta, Google’s parent company Alphabet, X, and several Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms over allegations of exploiting Nigerian media content without fair compensation. The directive followed a joint petition submitted to the Presidency by the…

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Sowore Opens Defense in Alleged Cybercrime, Defamation Trial Over Tinubu Posts

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…

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China’s Surprise Missile Test Raises Pacific Security Fears After Australia-Fiji Defense Pact

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…

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Nigerian Army’s Helicopter Rescue Drill Sparks Online Debate After Spectacular NADCEL Finale

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…

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FG Rejects ₦8 Trillion Off-Budget Spending Claims, Fires Back at Opposition

The Federal Government has strongly denied allegations that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the approved 2026 budget, dismissing the claims as a misrepresentation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s recent fiscal assessment and insisting that Nigeria does not operate a “shadow budget.” The controversy erupted after opposition figures, including former presidential candidate Peter…

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Russian Missile Barrage Kills 11 in Kyiv Ahead of NATO Summit

At least 11 people have been killed and dozens more injured after Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone assault on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, striking more than 20 locations just days before a key NATO summit. According to Ukrainian authorities, the overnight barrage targeted residential neighborhoods, commercial buildings and critical infrastructure across the city. Rescue…

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Balogun Cleared for Belgium Clash as Trump’s FIFA Praise Sparks Global Football Row

FIFA’s decision to suspend the automatic one-match ban on United States striker Folarin Balogun has triggered one of the biggest controversies of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with U.S. President Donald Trump publicly praising the ruling and European football officials accusing the governing body of undermining fair play. Balogun, who was sent off during the…

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Wizkid Closes Afro Nation Portugal 2026 with Electrifying Headline Performance

Afrobeats superstar Wizkid brought Afro Nation Portugal 2026 to a spectacular close on Sunday night, delivering a headline performance that capped three days of music, culture and celebration in front of tens of thousands of fans at Praia da Rocha in Portimão. Taking the stage as the festival’s final headliner, Wizkid thrilled the crowd with…

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