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WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is contemplating pulling its services from Nigeria due to increasing regulatory demands. The Nigerian government seeks stricter controls on social media, prompting fears among tech companies about censorship and data privacy. WhatsApp worries about mandates from the Nigerian Communications Commission to register and possibly share user data. Millions of Nigerian users could be affected.
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Nigeria's Supreme Court will issue a crucial ruling on Thursday regarding the autonomy of local government councils. This case, initiated by the Attorney-General of the Federation against the 36 states, seeks to prevent governors from dissolving elected local executives and demands direct funding to local councils from the federal account. The outcome could redefine grassroots governance and power distribution.
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In an unfortunate incident, the Christ Embassy Church headquarters located in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State, was engulfed in a massive fire on Sunday morning. Firefighters are on the scene battling the blaze. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Former Senator Shehu Sani has urged Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to pardon and release the imprisoned #EndSARS protesters as a step towards national reconciliation and healing. Sani highlighted the importance of addressing their grievances and respecting their rights to foster justice and accountability for the human rights abuses during the 2020 protests.