Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Federal Government has directed that new rules affecting internet platforms, online intermediaries, and other cross-cutting digital economy issues be suspended until a harmonised national policy framework is developed. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, gave the directive after a strategic discussion with the leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission, National Information Technology Development Agency, and Nigeria Data Protection Commission. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Tijani stated that the agencies will postpone the implementation or enforcement of recently issued regulations, guidelines, codes, and directives pertaining to internet platforms and other matters now undergoing inter-agency policy harmonisation.…

The Delta State Police Command has demoted an inspector and a corporal after they were found guilty of extortion and other crimes in connection with a viral video showing them taking money from a motorist using a Point-of-Sale terminal inside a police station. SP Bright Edafe, the command’s police public relations officer, announced the news in a statement made Tuesday. According to the announcement, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, Commissioner of Police, affirmed the findings of Inspector Augustine Jeremiah and Corporal Miracle Ehirim’s orderly room trial at C Division, Asaba. The cops, who were caught in a viral video on January 13,…

Nollywood actress Cynthia Anijekwu has made a heartfelt plea to Nigerians for financial support after disclosing that she is facing cancer for the second time. In a video shared on social media on Tuesday, the actress revealed that she was initially diagnosed with cancer in 2023, when she had surgery and then chemotherapy in an effort to stop the illness. She asserted that doctors initially handled the condition post-treatment, but the cancer eventually recurred and has since metastasized to her bones, necessitating more extensive care, which includes radiation therapy and an additional surgery. As stated by Anijekwu, recent medical tests…

The Nigerian Army has reported the surrender of two high-ranking terrorist leaders to Operation HADIN KAI troops in Borno State, stating that the individuals have supplied crucial intelligence anticipated to support current efforts against insurgents in the North-East. The announcement of the development was made on Tuesday through a statement from the acting media information officer at Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Capt. Mohammed Goni. The Army reports that the two commanders gave themselves up to Sector 2 troops in Geidam on July 4, 2026, and reached Maiduguri at roughly 7:30 p.m. on July 5, where…

The Lagos State Government has captured 396 beggars in a fresh crackdown on street begging, stating that those seized will be profiled, given appropriate aid, and repatriated to their home states. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, confirmed this in a statement posted on his X page on Tuesday. According to Wahab, operatives from the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, also known as the KAI Corps, arrested the beggars as part of the state’s ongoing campaign to clean up the environment and combat illegal activities. He said, “A total of 396 beggars were apprehended by operatives of…

FIFA and French President Emmanuel Macron have rallied around Kylian Mbappé, criticizing racist remarks made by Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a tweet on his X account, Macron slammed Amarilla’s “racist attacks” on the France captain and underlined the country’s support for him. “Another goal for Kylian Mbappé. Against racism this time. All my support. When words defile, our values respond: dignity, respect, and fraternity. @KMbappe,” Macron wrote. FIFA President Gianni Infantino also condemned the senator’s remarks, emphasizing the importance of football’s unity in the fight against racism. “All of football and society stand…

Kylian Mbappe has condemned Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla as a “despicable woman” for racial remarks she made about him during France’s World Cup victory against Paraguay. In a post on his X account on Monday, Mbappe accused Amarilla of racism and claimed her actions had overshadowed Paraguay’s World Cup campaign. “Madame Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman and unworthy of your position. You do not represent Paraguay, that country which has sweated passion and honour throughout the competition. “Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your…

Cristiano Ronaldo stated that his Euro 2016 victory with Portugal holds the same significance for him as a World Cup championship, as he contemplated the conclusion of his World Cup career after the Round of 16 exit to Spain on Monday. Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in Arlington, Texas, thanks to a last-minute goal from substitute Mikel Merino, concluding Ronaldo’s sixth and, as he has acknowledged, last World Cup appearance. After the match, Ronaldo told reporters that the continental title he secured with Portugal ten years ago was as significant to him as football’s most prestigious award, which he missed out…

Cristiano Ronaldo had his World Cup dream end in disappointment on Monday evening when a last-minute goal from Mikel Merino gave Spain a 1-0 win against Portugal in a dramatic Round of 16 match at Dallas Stadium. The experienced forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, who many expected to be playing his last match in the tournament, was unable to spark a breakthrough as Portugal succumbed to a stoppage-time defeat. Ronaldo spearheaded the attack with his typical fervor alongside João Félix and Bruno Fernandes, creating chances intermittently and bringing Spain’s goalkeeper Unai Simón into play during the first half. However, the Spain national…

President Donald Trump of the United States has stated that he would consider Belgium’s failure in the World Cup Round of 16 to be “rigged,” linking it to his statements about the 2020 US presidential election. Trump made the statement at an Oval Office event in Washington to promote the introduction of “Trump Accounts,” an investment scheme for children, while addressing the controversy surrounding the US team’s buildup to Monday’s showdown in Seattle. He said, “This game would have a big mark on it. If we lost, if we won, no matter what happened, you have to let them use…