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Nigeria’s Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal on Friday ordered WhatsApp and Meta Platforms Incorporated to pay a $220 million penalty and $35,000 to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) within 60 days over data discrimination practices in Nigeria. The tribunal upheld the $220 million penalty imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on WhatsApp and Meta Platforms Incorporated, as well as $35,000 as reimbursement for the Commission’s investigation against the social media giant. The tribunal also dismissed the appeal of WhatsApp and Meta Platforms Incorporated regarding the $220 million penalty imposed by the FCCPC for…

Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Amb. Umar Damagum, while reacting to the defection expressed party’s disappointment, calling Oborevwori’s departure a painful loss. However, Damagum reassured supporters that the PDP would quickly reclaim control of Delta’s political structure. Damagum also made remarks on the national level, warning that while President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may have certain political strategies, he does not hold ultimate power over the 2027 elections.

On April 20, 2025, China Unicom and Huawei activated the first 10-gigabit-per-second (10G) broadband network in Xiong’an New Area, Hebei Province. This network utilizes 50G Passive Optical Network (PON) technology, delivering real-world speeds of up to 9,834 Mbps download, 1,008 Mbps upload, and latency as low as 3 milliseconds

Saraki: There is No Cause for Alarm, We’ll Reposition PDP Following the development in the Delta State Chapter of our party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), I have been inundated with phone calls from leaders and members of our party as well as various youths who have been active in promoting democracy and good governance in our country. Many of the callers want to know what my reaction is to the defection of top PDP leaders in Delta State and its impact on our party. My view is that those who want to leave the PDP should leave now and…

Former member of the House of Representatives and ex-presidential adviser Dr. Usman Bugaje has accused Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), of systematically using money to induce defections from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking in an interview with Arise News, Bugaje claimed that the APC has been aggressively targeting opposition figures, leveraging both financial incentives and potential legal threats. His words: “Well, for what I know—and I don’t claim to know everything—the APC is basically using money to buy off PDP.“Some say it’s a carrot and stick approach. The money is the carrot. What’s the stick? Possibly…

Former Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) board member, Hon Evang. Sunday Ayobami popularly known as “Ayo Gold” has extended his felicitations to Governor Seyi Makinde’s Aide Alhaji Abdulmojeed Olalekan Salaudeen on the occasion of his birthday. “Ayo Gold” described Alhaji Olalekan has a perfect gentle man whose dedication to human development is Unquantifiable, noting that His selflessness, compassion, and dedication to duty have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the people of Oyo State. According to him, “his contributions to the development of Oyo State have been significant, and his legacy as…

Lagelu local government youth leader and as well supervisory councilor for special duties, Otunba Bioku Olusegun Benjamin fondly called “Double Six” has felicitated with the People’s Democratic Party chieftain, Alhaji Abdulmojeed Olalekan Salau on the occasion of his birthday. Double Six described Alhaji Olalekan as a dedicated, passionate and loyal party man whose footprint is worthy of emulation and someone who has laid a good legacy for up coming politician and other Political office holders. “Your passionate service to this great course and unprecedented achievements are testament to your unmatchable quest for progress and development in Oyo State.”- He remarked…

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, gave the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the go-ahead to arrest and detain six promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange, CBEX, over alleged investment fraud to the tune of over one billion dollars, News360 Nigeria reports. Justice Emeka Nwite, who gave the order after the EFCC’s lawyer, Fadila Yusuf, moved an ex-parte motion to the effect, said the detention would be pending the conclusion of investigation of the alleged offences and possible prosecution. “I have listened to the submission of the learner counsel for the applicant, EFCC. I have also gone through the affidavit…

The member representing Lagelu State Constituency in Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olajide Akintunde AKT has praised Alhaji Abdulmojeed Olalekan Salau as a pillar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration in Oyo State. Hon. AKT’s commendation was contained in a birthday congratulatory message he sent to Alhaji Olalekan. The chairman house committee on local government, Chieftaincy matter and State Honors expressed heartfelt wishes to Mr Olalekan adding that he remains a strong pillar for the present administration in the State. Hon. AKT added that Alhaji Olalekan influence extends beyond his role as a trusted ally of Governor Makinde…

The Lagos State government has charged the leadership of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria, and Association of Estate Agents in Nigeria to support the drive to reduce the rent burden on Lagosians and shun the prevalent illegal fees in the real estate business. In a statement by the deputy director, Public Affairs, Ganiu Lawal, the professional bodies were also urged to stem the rate at which agents across the real estate value chain engaged in competition of fees in real estate transactions. It stated that, “the introduction of illegal fees such as…