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Australian lawmakers have moved closer to implementing a ban on social media use for children under 16, with the legislation passing the lower house of parliament on Wednesday, November 27. The bill, which is now set to be debated by the Senate, aims to force companies like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat to take “reasonable steps” to prevent young teens …

Nollywood actress Nse Ikpe-Etim has delivered a sharp response to a social media follower who commented on her marital status.    The exchange took place on Twitter, where a user, identified as Oluwagloryy, replied to a post by the actress with the statement, “And you are still single.”   Not one to shy away from addressing unprovoked comments, Nse responded …

Three Americans who had been detained in China for years were released as part of a prisoner exchange between Washington and Beijing, the White House announced on Wednesday, November 27.    The freed individuals—Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung—are now in U.S. custody and will soon be reunited with their families.   A spokesperson for the U.S. National Security …

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Monday Obakpian, for r3ping a 14-year-old girl in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state.      The spokesperson of the command, SP Moses Yamu, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, said the suspect lured the minor into his room under the guise of sending …

The City of Harare has issued a strong warning to residents about the legal repercussions of owning multiple dogs in residential areas, emphasizing adherence to its dog control by-laws.    Under these regulations, it is illegal to own more than two dogs on properties smaller than 2,000 square meters, while larger properties are limited to a maximum of four dogs. …

Several nominees for Donald Trump’s cabinet and White House team have been targeted by bomb threats and swatting incidents, according to law enforcement and the Trump transition team. The FBI confirmed it is investigating “numerous bomb threats” alongside “swatting incidents,” where hoax calls prompt an armed police response to the victim’s home.   The wave of threats began on Tuesday …

The Federal Government has revealed that N8.8 billion has been spent to repair and restore power transmission towers across Nigeria that were destroyed by vandals and bandits. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Engr. Suleiman Ahmed Abdulaziz, during the Quarterly Power Sector Working Group meeting in Abuja.   Engr. …

The Nigerian Senate descended into a heated shouting match on Wednesday, November 27, over the contentious Tax Reform Bill, which was unexpectedly brought up for discussion despite not being listed in the day’s Order Paper.   The plenary, presided over by Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau (APC, Kano North), grew tense after Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central) …

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man for s0domising twelve minors in Basirka town, Gwaram Local Government Area of the state.      The spokesperson of the command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, said the suspect confessed to have fled Zaria, Kaduna over the same offence.    …

A Nigerian father has celebrated after his daughter got accepted into all five British universities she applied for.   The proud dad, who disclosed this via X on Tuesday, November 26, said one of the universities gave her an unconditional offer and an insurance   “My Daughter Just Got Accepted Into All 5 British Universities She Applied For. One Of …