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President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate major global technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices and unlawful exploitation of the content of Nigerian media organisations. The move followed a joint petition submitted to the Presidency by the Nigerian Press Organisation, an umbrella body comprising the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria, the Nigeria Union of Journalists, the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria and the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers. The directive, conveyed to the FCCPC through the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, could open a new…

Emem Julius The Cross River State Police say they have commenced an investigation after a woman, Blessing Ayebe, was found dead inside a church toilet in Calabar. PUNCH Metro learnt on Sunday that the deceased was discovered around 9 p.m. last Monday inside the toilet facility of a church in the Ikot Ansa area of Calabar Municipality. Our correspondent gathered that her family raised the alarm after she was declared missing. On Tuesday, July 1, her daughter, Peace Ayebe, reported the matter at the Federal Housing Police Station in Calabar. She said she was informed of her mother’s disappearance by…

The organizers of the Ballon d’Or have confirmed the rules for the 2026 edition of the award ceremony, and several Super Eagles stars may be fancying their chances of claiming the prestigious honor, Soccernet.ng reports. ​PSG star Ousmane Dembele won the last edition after helping his side secure a European treble: the Champions League, Ligue 1, and the Coupe de France. ​This year’s race promises to be tighter, particularly due to the World Cup. Traditionally, the best player from the Champions League-winning team is considered the favorite. However, in a World Cup year, the winning nation’s performance often shifts the…

No fewer than 15 persons died in an auto crash at the Muslim Cemetery area on the Ogbomoso–Oko Olowo corridor of the Ilorin-Jebba Expressway, Kwara. The Kwara Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr Kabir Kazeem, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to newsmen, on Monday in Ilorin. Kazeem said that the fatal crash, which occurred at about 2.32am, involved a lone DAF XF truck with registration number GWL 274 XC. The sector commander said that 48 male occupants were involved in the crash, with 15 persons confirmed dead, 17 sustaining varying degrees of injuries, while…

South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns are exploring a move for Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah, with discussions understood to be at an advanced stage, Soccernet.ng reports. According to SoccerBeat ZA, the Betway Premiership giants are weighing up a deal for the 28-year-old centre-back, who is currently a free agent after leaving Stellenbosch at the end of last season. While negotiations are said to be progressing positively, no agreement has been finalised. The development comes just weeks after Ndah’s representatives confirmed that the former Orlando Pirates defender was attracting interest from clubs both within South Africa and abroad following the expiration…

The Vice-Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has condoled with former Bauchi State Deputy Governor, Baba Tela, over the death of his two children, Mustapha and Ummi, in a fatal road crash. Kwankwaso conveyed his condolences in a statement posted on his verified X account on Monday. He described the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy that had brought profound shock and grief not only to the bereaved family but also to the Katagum Emirate and the entire Bauchi State. “I extend my deepest condolences to the former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State,…

Ayoola Babalola The Lagos State Government has directed operators of orphanage homes to comply strictly with regulatory standards governing child care, warning that failure to meet approved operational requirements could undermine efforts to protect vulnerable children across the state. The warning was issued during a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Crèches and Orphanages Unit of the Ministry of Youth and Social Development at the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic Conference Hall in Alausa, where government officials, orphanage operators and child welfare experts discussed measures to improve standards in residential child care. The meeting, themed “Operational Standards and Regulatory Compliance for Orphanage…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye enjoyed a memorable weekend away from football after presenting the Pirelli Pole Position Award at the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old Udinese shot-stopper was invited by Italian tyre manufacturers Pirelli to hand the prestigious award to Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who secured pole position for Sunday’s race. Okoye’s appearance at one of Formula One’s most iconic circuits comes just weeks after the Nigerian international emerged as one of the most sought-after goalkeepers in Serie A, with clubs including Juventus monitoring his situation ahead of the new season. Maduka Okoye…

Nigerian actress and media personality Temi Otedola has said she will never deny being a “nepo baby,” arguing that acknowledging the advantages that come from family connections does not diminish an individual’s achievements. Speaking on a recent episode of The How Far Podcast, which she co-hosts with her husband, Mr Eazi, Temi shared her views on privilege and the ongoing conversation around nepotism. According to her, privilege extends beyond fame and includes growing up with opportunities such as financial stability, education and a supportive environment. “So this is my take on it. You don’t have to be famous to be…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will officially begin the final stage of their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) when they open a week-long training camp in Mohammedia, Morocco, on July 15, Soccernet.ng reports. The ten-time African champions are heading into the tournament with the clear objective to defend the WAFCON title and extend their record to 11 continental championships. Soccernet.ng understands that head coach Justine Madugu has put together his final 24-woman squad and is expected to make the roster public before the team departs for North Africa. The camp in Mohammedia will serve as the last…