Somalia bans TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet over ‘horrific’ content, misinformation
Somalia has banned TikTok, messaging app Telegram and online-betting website 1XBet to limit the spread of indecent content and propaganda, ...
Month: August 2023
Meta to launch web version of Threads App early next week – WSJ
Meta Platforms plans to launch a web version of its microblogging app Threads early next week, the Wall Street Journal ...
UPDATED: Tinubu swears in 45 new ministers
President Bola Tinubu on Monday inaugurated his cabinet with 45 ministers at an event held at the State House Banquet. ...
North Central leaders laud Tinubu over appointments
Leaders of the North Central geopolitical zone, have commended President Bola Tinubu, over what they described as “display of spirit ...
Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail
A cargo ship fitted with giant, British-designed special wind-powered sails has set out on its maiden voyage. Shipping firm Cargill, ...
Ministers: NPAN congratulates Malagi, Edun
The Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN) has congratulated two former executive members of the association, Mr Wale Edun and ...
What we expect of new minister — Labour leaders
Two labour leaders on Sunday said the incoming Minister of Labour needed to empathise with workers, especially at a critical ...
Burkina Faso police kill 40 Islamic fighters – Army
The Police in Burkina Faso have killed 40 Islamist fighters, the army said on Sunday. The terrorists ambushed a police ...
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits Southern California
As Tropical Storm Hilary bears down on Southern California, a series of earthquakes complicated the picture even further, with a ...
Nigeria’s petrol consumption drops by 12m litres in July – NMDPRA
Nigeria's average daily consumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has dropped by over 12 million litres in the month of ...