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The convener of the Freedom Symposium, Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major foreign technology companies, global media platforms, digital content aggregators and generative artificial intelligence providers over allegations of anti-competitive practices and unregulated exploitation of Nigerian media content. Ramalan described the presidential directive as …

The governorship ambition of Peoples Democratic Party candidate in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, received a boost on Wednesday when several political support groups, youth organizations and community stakeholders in Ogun West declared their support for his 2027 candidature. Thousands of Yewa axis supporters gathered at Tetede Hall in Ilaro where they supported Adebutu and pledged to mobilize votes for his …

Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, Peter Obi, says he may no longer be able to contest the polls, as he is allegedly frustrated by the government. Obi spoke during an interview on With Chude, hosted by media personality Chude Jideonwo and posted on X on Wednesday. The former governor of Anambra State claimed that the …

A motion tabled by a member of parliament, Benedict Etanabene, representing Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie federal constituency in Delta State, summoned President Bola Tinubu before the House of Representatives held a rowdy session in the green room on Wednesday. Lawmakers disagreed with the proposal and different parties supported and opposed the proposal. Etanabene, in the plenary session, made his special point to draw …

​ In July 2025, a good friend of mine who works for an international NGO contacted me with an exciting lead. Our organizations had been successfully collaborating for over three years, so he knew our strengths well. “There is an expression of interest (EOI) right now,” he told me. “I really think you and your team should give it a …

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has suspended four senior police officers and sanctioned 31 others for various offences. The commission in a statement on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Torty Njoku Kalu, said the affected officers would be subject to sanctions after being found guilty of serious misconduct, including gross misconduct, unprofessional behavior and conduct deemed unbecoming of a public officer. …

Two innocent travellers, Muhammadu Sani and his friend, Aliyu Mohammed, both from Umar Village in Igabi Local Government Area of ​​Kaduna State have been attacked and killed by a mob, after they were mistaken for thieves. A statement from the National Police Public Relations Officer in the state said that the victims were traveling on a new motorbike to Tudun …

Morocco’s preparations for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final clash against France have been thrown into uncertainty following an injury crisis that threatens to derail the Atlas Lions’ historic campaign. The North Africans, who have once again emerged as Africa’s flag bearers on football’s biggest stage, are sweating over the fitness of several key players ahead of the highly …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Friday charge former Managing Director of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd, Jimoh Yisawu, to court for alleged money laundering. He will appear before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja on eight charges, including alleged conversion of $789,950 and $122,600. Count one of the eight-count indictment alleges that …

South Africa has announced a formidable 36-strong squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Federation Championships in Lagos, underlining its reputation as one of Africa’s fencing powers. The core of the team are two experienced épée specialists: Sergey Losevskiy and Alexandra Lancaster. The two competed at the African Championships in Lagos last year and are now back at the helm. Losevskiy, …