Abuja, Nigeria — August 21, 2025 The Federal Government has deactivated about 13,597,057 social media accounts across platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) for violating the 2024 Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms. The action was disclosed in the “2024 Compliance Report”, jointly prepared by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC),
August 19, 2025 Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reinstated the Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, just weeks after announcing the dissolution of the state executive council. The development, confirmed by officials in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday, comes as part of the governor’s ongoing efforts to restructure his administration for more effective service delivery.
Abuja, Nigeria — August 17, 2025 | The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has unveiled Investopedia, a digital investment guide aimed at boosting investor confidence and highlighting business opportunities across the country’s 36 states. The platform was officially launched at the NGF Economic Development Summit in Abuja, with the Chairman of the Forum and Kwara State
Lagos, Nigeria — August 17, 2025 | The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have commenced a joint training programme in Lagos to strengthen surveillance and security operations across the country’s waterways. The initiative, flagged off at the weekend, is aimed at building capacity to combat smuggling, illegal migration, and other
Washington, D.C. — August 17, 2025 | The United States has suspended the issuance of medical visas for patients from Gaza following a storm of controversy triggered by online posts from a far-right influencer questioning the integrity of the program. The program, which for years allowed critically ill Gazans to access advanced treatment in American
Brasília, Brazil — August 17, 2025 | Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has undergone medical examinations at a time when he is facing growing scrutiny over allegations linking him to an attempted coup plot. Bolsonaro, who left office in 2022, was admitted for what his medical team described as routine health checks connected to previous
The Ogun State by‑election took an unexpected turn as police operatives arrested the state’s PDP chair and several INEC officials in connection with an alleged cash-related incident. Reports suggest that the arrests, which unfolded amid polling activities, concern the possession of significant amounts of money under circumstances raising suspicion of electoral misconduct.According to investigations, law
Kaduna, Nigeria — August 16, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday conducted supplementary by-elections across seven constituencies in Kaduna State, but the exercise was overshadowed by low voter turnout in several polling centres. In Chikun Local Government Area, particularly in Sabon-Tasha, Narayi, and Maraban Rido wards, many polling units were deserted for
Ibadan, Nigeria — August 15, 2025 | Parts of Ibadan were thrown into panic on Friday after a fire broke out at Fresh FM, one of the city’s most popular radio stations. The incident was first made public through an urgent appeal on social media by Ibadan-based media personality Arugbobois, who called on residents to
Islamabad, Pakistan — August 15, 2025 | Pakistan marked its 78th Independence Anniversary on Wednesday with a blend of patriotic celebration and sober reflection on the vision that birthed the nation in 1947. From flag-raising ceremonies and colourful parades to cultural showcases and prayers for peace, the day was filled with displays of national pride.
