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June 16, 2026

Gunmen kill five miners in fresh Plateau attack

According to the BYM spokesperson, the attacked village is located about five kilometres away from the NIPSS.

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June 15, 2026

UK to ban children under 16 from using social media

“A full ban is the right choice… I am not prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children,” Mr Starmer stated.

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May 21, 2026

Digital platforms contribute $820 million to Nigeria’s economy annually: Meta

According to the report, 14 million Nigerian SMEs used Meta applications to establish, operate and expand businesses in 2025.

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May 14, 2026

SEC warns Nigerians against Ponzi schemes promoted on social media 

The commission also cautioned against relying on investment advisories circulated online by unregistered persons.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
April 23, 2026

Meta to lay off 8,000 employees, shut 6,000 roles amid AI investment

In 2022 and 2023, Mr Zuckerberg announced major layoffs. 

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April 21, 2026

Mother of GUO bus passenger abducted on Benin expressway cries out over N50 million ransom demand

The mother of the victim stated that Christiana’s father had died, urging the public to help her.

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March 25, 2026

Experts hail $375 million fine imposed on Meta in child exploitation trial

In an email to Peoples Gazette on Wednesday, University of Sydney experts lauded the court’s verdict as a positive development focused on children’s well-being.

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March 25, 2026

Lagos expands professional support services to curb domestic violence

The DSVA announced this in a post shared on its ‘X’ handle @Lagosdsva on Tuesday.

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February 21, 2026

Travel agent arranged fraudulent marriage for UK-based Nigerian without consent, police say

During interrogation, Mr Shitta could not provide a copy of the alleged marriage certificate for Mr Makinde and Ms Yusuf.

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