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President Tinubu Federal Government has imposed a $220,000,000 penalty on Meta Platforms over ‘discriminatory practices’ in Nigeria.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Tinubu Government through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has imposed a $220,000,000 penalty against Meta Platforms Incorporated over alleged discriminatory practices against Nigerian data and consumers.     This was disclosed on Friday in a statement signed by Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, Acting Chief Executive Officer, FCCPC.       The penalty follows a joint investigation by the Commission, and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) into Meta platforms’ conduct, privacy policies, the operation thereof, and…

Taiwo Awoniyi has been exempted from Nottingham Forest’s pre-season tour of Spain, DAILY POST reports. Awoniyi, according to reports, was excused from the tour for family reasons. Nottingham Forest will engage in three friendly games during the tour. The 26-year-old endured an injury-ravaged campaign last season. The Nigeria international scored six goals with the Tricky Trees managing to escape relegation. Steve Cooper’s side will kick off the new season with a home fixture against Bournemouth on August 17.

Governor Fubara has spoken on paying N80,000 Minimum Wage to Rivers Workers’.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has denied proposing to pay a minimum wage of N80,000 to workers in the state and local government areas.   The denial came following reports circulating online that the governor had promised to pay the said sum.   But his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Friday described the report as unverified claims.     The statement read,, “The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn…

Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck for a potential summer move, according to Relevo. This is coming after reports that their primary target, Leny Yoro, is set to join Premier League club Manchester United. Real Madrid were highly interested in signing Yoro from French Ligue 1 side Lille, as per Fabrizio Romano, with the 18-year-old keen on a move as well. However, the Los Blancos were unwilling to match Manchester United’s bid of €62 million for Yoro, who had just a year left on his contract. But Yoro is now set to move to Old Trafford this…

President Tinubu has approved a new minimum wage.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved N70,000 as the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers, promising to review the national minimum wage law every three years.     More details later…

IPOB has urged President Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu unconditionally over his critical health condition.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has raised concerns over the rapidly deteriorating health of its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.   In a statement issued yesterday by the group’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, IPOB called for Kanu’s unconditional release, warning that his life is in serious danger while in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja.     Emma Powerful emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “The health of our leader, Mazi Nnamdi…

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed for second reading a Bill for a Law to provide free menstrual hygiene products to girls in public schools. Speaker, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau announced the passage during yesterday’s plenary session. The Speaker praised Hon. Hajarat Danyaro for sponsoring the Bill, stating its potential to significantly improve the hygienic conditions and overall health of schoolgirls. “This bill will be committed to the House Committee on Health, Education, and Women Affairs, excluding the Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs. “The committees are expected to work on the bill and submit their…

President Tinubu has proposed to collect 50% of Banks FX gains to fund the 2024 budget.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu’s Federal Government has proposed to tax banks 50% of profit realised from foreign exchange revaluation in 2023.   This is contained in the proposed amendments to the 2023 Finance Act sent by the President to the National Assembly for approval. Revenues from the proposed windfall tax as stated in the letter from the President to the senate are to be deployed to “Renewed Hope” infrastructure projects, education, healthcare etc.     According to the document sighted…

Ali Ndume has been removed as Senate Whip after scathing government criticism.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Ali Ndume, the senator representing Borno South, has been removed as the Majority Whip of the Nigerian Senate and replaced with Tahir Manguno.   This followed his recent scathing criticism of the Nigerian government.     This Nigeria news platform gathered that the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had written to the Senate, requesting that Ndume step down from his APC membership and join a different party.   Godswill Akpabior, the president of the Nigerian Senate, read the letter during the…

I only listen to my song and my husband’s own says Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko popularly called Simi     Nigerian songstress, Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has said she doesn’t listen to other artistes’ songs aside from her husband, singer Adekunle Gold.   Appearing on the ‘Zero Conditions’ podcast, she explained that she only listens to Adekunle Gold’s music because they were married.   Simi said, “I don’t listen to anybody’s music, the reason I listen to my husband’s songs is because I’m married to him.   READ ALSO: The 36 years old duduke singer further said “i…