The UK’s data watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), has fined TikTok £12.7m for failing to protect the privacy of children under the age of 13. The investigation found that the video-sharing site allowed up to 1.4 million UK children under the age of 13 to use the platform without parental consent, which violated its…
Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to prioritise strengthening the regional judicial system to promote economic integration. Sanwo-Olu, made the call in his welcome address at the opening ceremony of the Sensitisation Outreach and External Court Sessions of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice held…
The Controller of Corrections, Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Edo Command, Mr Sunday Oyakhire, has charged men and officers of the command to uphold professionalism in the management of inmates in 2025. The Public Relations Officer of the command, SC Aminu Suleman, said this in a statement on Monday in Benin. Suleman said that the controller…
As the world commemorates the 2024 World Immunisation Day on November 10, the U N said the day is celebrated to spread awareness about the benefits of vaccination and how it can prevent diseases in the long run. The UN reminded us that vaccinations are essential for preventing and managing infectious disease outbreaks. “The vaccines are…
Gov Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Sunday swore in the newly elected local government chairmen and councillors in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) had announced the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates winners of the 30 chairmanship and 332 councillorship seats in the local government…
The defending champions, Quadri Aruna and Dina Meshref of Egypt, along with Egypt’s Omar Assar and Hana Goda, delivered flawless performances at the 2025 ITTF Africa Cup. They advanced to the knockout stage of the prestigious tournament, holding in Tunisia. Aruna dominated his preliminary matches, securing convincing 3-0 victories against Tunisia’s Myshaal Sabhi and Benin…
The Nigeria Youth Good for Governance Forum has commended the appointment of Hon. Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC). The transition in leadership took place at the NAIC headquarters in Abuja, where the former Acting MD/CEO, Mrs. Florence Onwuanuokwu, formally handed…
German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, on Monday marked Georgia’s Independence Day in a joint statement with French President, Emmanuel Macron, and Polish Prime Minister, Donald Tusk. “On the occasion of the Independence Day of Georgia, we would like to send a message of friendship and solidarity to the Georgian people. “We reiterate our unwavering support for…
The rivalry between Africa’s Quadri Aruna and South America’s Hugo Calderano is set to reignite at the 2025 ITTF World Championships in Doha on Thursday. They will clash in the fourth round of the Men’s Singles at Lusail Arena, promising another high-stakes encounter between two continental table tennis icons. Aruna and Calderano have earned legendary…
Adenike Isi Adeeko, a Trustee of Tina Ogbebor Eye and Health Foundation has urged young girls to build self-confidence, embrace creativity, and prioritise their mental well-being as they pursue their dreams. The call was made during a panel discussion to mark the International Day of the Girl Child, held on 10 October 2025 at the…
