Meta Fined $375M Over Child Safety Violations

A New Mexico jury has ordered Meta Platforms to pay $375 million for misleading users about platform safety and enabling child exploitation, marking a landmark legal ruling against the tech giant.

Fatal Crashes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and in Ibadan

A fatal auto crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway claimed one life and injured two, while a separate brake failure incident in Ibadan resulted in three deaths and multiple injuries, with emergency services responding to both tragedies.

Air Force: Trust, Not Just Force, Key to Success

Chief of Air Force Staff declares operational success now depends on building trust and cooperation, not just kinetic dominance, at NAF conference, with compensation for Sokoto airstrike victims and projects in five states.

Police Smash Tricycle Theft Syndicate in Rivers

Rivers State Police Command dismantles a tricycle theft syndicate in Port Harcourt, arresting three suspects, recovering stolen vehicles, and seizing firearms after intelligence-driven operations.

MRA Urges Bauchi CP to Act on Journalist Assault

Media Rights Agenda calls on Bauchi State Police Commissioner to go beyond condemnation and ensure transparent investigation into the assault of Albarka Radio reporter Mohammed Adamu by officers.

Alex Iwobi Survives Armed Robbery at London Home

Nigerian footballer Alex Iwobi was held hostage by knife-wielding robbers who raided his London residence, stealing property valued at approximately £500,000, including cash and luxury items.

Police Intervene in Lagos Shipping Dispute Over Fee Increases

Ports Authority Police in Lagos urged freight forwarders and the Nigerian Shippers' Council to avoid protests and engage in dialogue over shipping fee hikes, warning that port disruptions could harm the economy. Meanwhile, the Federal Government aims to r

Ndume: Borno, North-East Risk Loss to Terrorists

Senator Ali Ndume warns Nigeria risks losing Borno State and the North-East to terrorists unless the military is urgently equipped with modern weapons. He reveals soldiers retreated due to ammunition shortages during recent attacks.

Lagos Police Arraign Five for Extorting Motorists

Police in Lagos have charged five individuals, known as Omotaku, for extorting money from drivers with broken-down vehicles. The suspects were arrested after a tip-off and face multiple counts including obstruction and breach of peace.

US Troop Surge to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions

The United States is preparing to deploy thousands of additional soldiers from the elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, strengthening military readiness as diplomatic talks with Iran remain uncertain.

Russia Fires 1,000 Drones at Ukraine in Major Attack

Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine, firing nearly 1,000 drones in 24 hours. Ukrainian officials report multiple casualties, including children, and damage to civilian infrastructure like a maternity hospital and UNESCO site.

IGP Disu Deploys New AIGs, CPs in Major Police Reorganisation

Inspector General of Police Tunji Disu has ordered a comprehensive redeployment of senior officers across Nigeria to strengthen operations and improve service delivery. The reshuffle includes new postings for Assistant Inspectors-General and Commissioners

Fuel Trailer Accident in Ibadan Kills 7, Sparks Community Anger

A devastating accident in Ibadan, Oyo State, left seven people dead after a trailer carrying 45,000 litres of fuel lost control, crushing tricycles and a motorcyclist. Eyewitnesses recount harrowing escapes as police launch an investigation into the incid

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