Technology General

META TO CUT 8,000 JOBS IN MAY AMID AI PUSH

By Paul Chimodo Tech giant Meta Platforms has announced plans to lay off about 8,000 employees in May as part of a major restructuring effort driven by increased investment in artificial intelligence. The job cuts represent roughly 10 percent of the company’s global workforce and are expected to take effect from May 20. The company

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Technology General

NCC, CBN sign MoU to strengthen fight against financial fraud

By Paul Chimodo The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration between both regulators to combat rising cases of electronic and SIM-related fraud in Nigeria’s digital economy. The agreement, signed at the CBN headquarters in Abuja, is designed to improve

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Sports

Nigeria confirmed for World Relays

Nigeria has been officially cleared to compete in all six relay events at the upcoming World Athletics Relays in Gaborone. The confirmation strengthens Nigeria’s chances of making a strong impact at the competition, with athletes expected to feature in both men’s and women’s categories across sprint and mixed relay events. Team officials say preparations are

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Sports

Otele handed two-match suspension in Germany

Hamburg SV forward Philip Otele has been handed a two-match suspension following his red card in their league clash against Werder Bremen. The German Football Association confirmed the ban after reviewing the incident, rejecting Hamburg’s appeal for leniency. Otele’s dismissal was described as a turning point in the match, which his side eventually struggled to

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Sports

Sadiq ends goal drought in Spain

Nigerian forward Umar Sadiq has finally broken his scoring drought in Spain after netting for Valencia in their 1–1 draw against Mallorca in La Liga. The goal came after seven matches without finding the back of the net, a spell that had raised questions about his form and confidence. Sadiq’s equaliser proved crucial as Valencia

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Sports

Falcons slip despite ranking rise

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have moved up to 36th place in the latest FIFA women’s world rankings, but the improvement tells only part of the story as the team’s overall points have dropped to their lowest level in three years. The decline is largely linked to inactivity and a lack of consistent competitive matches, which has

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General

Rivers Govt to Commission Projects from June

The Rivers State Government has indicated that several ongoing projects across the state will be commissioned from June this year. Commissioner for Works, Temple Nwofor, disclosed that most of the projects are about 60 percent completed. He made this known when members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Rivers State Branch, paid him a visit.

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Education General

Reactions Trail Calls to Reopen Wisdom Gate School

A lawyer and activist, Chetam Nwala, has criticised some parents of Wisdom Gate School for demanding the reopening of the school while investigations into the death of a pupil are still ongoing. Nwala described the demand as inhumane and insensitive, insisting that due process must be followed to ensure justice is served. In a similar

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General

NUJ Faults NBC Over New Broadcast Regulations

The Nigeria Union of Journalists has criticised the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over its latest regulations issued to broadcast stations. Chairman of the NUJ in Rivers State, Paul Bazia, described the move as an attempt to gag the media, expressing concerns that the new rules could threaten press freedom in the country. He also raised

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Politics

Supreme Court to Hear ADC Leadership Crisis Today

The Supreme Court is set to hold a substantive hearing today on the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC). At the previous sitting on April 14, 2026, a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba struck out an application for a stay of execution of the Court of Appeal judgment. The panel also

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