By Funmi Ojo, OYO | The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has responded to reports that WhatsApp might leave the Nigerian market due to a $220 million fine for alleged data privacy violations. In a statement, the FCCPC characterised the fine as a step towards a fairer digital …
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Prof. Badmaasi Urges Universities to Revise Admission Criteria for Arabic Studies
Prof. Qaasim Badmaasi, a distinguished professor of Arabic Language at Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, has called for a comprehensive review of the admission criteria for Arabic Studies and related language programmes in Nigerian universities. Speaking during the university’s 5th inaugural lecture, titled “Travails of Arabic Syntax in the Nigerian Context,” Prof. …
Read More »Anambra Tragedy: Mother, Four Children Die from Suspected Food Poisoning
A tragic incident has struck the Abubor Nnewichi community in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, where a mother and her four children died from suspected food poisoning. The victims, identified as Onyinye and her children Miracle, Dominion, Amanda, and Kosi, reportedly passed away after consuming their dinner …
Read More »Charly Boy Calls for Sustained Efforts Following Nationwide Protest
Veteran entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has urged Nigerians to persist in their efforts to advocate for change following a successful initial day of nationwide protests. His call to action came after thousands of citizens took to the streets, demanding better governance and accountability from …
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