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The impact of social media on children's mental health has been debated for years. In some countries, like Australia, it has even led to bans on platforms for children under 16.  Now parents want to prove in court that companies know about the harm their platforms are doing to children but are doing nothing,, Thje Wall Street Journal reports. The first of several high-profile lawsuits against Meta, TikTok and YouTube will begin this week in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The cases will examine whether social media is harming children’s mental health. The key lawsuit involves a teenage girl who claims that her use of multiple platforms throughout her childhood caused her to suffer from anxiety and depression. Dozens of lawsuits have been filed in the US against maj...

American climber Alex Honnold pulled off a breathtaking feat on Sunday after successfully climbing Taiwan’s tallest building, Taipei 101, without ropes or safety equipment in a live free-solo ascent broadcast by Netflix. The daring climb, which lasted about 91 minutes, drew thousands of spectators who watched and cheered as Honnold made his way up the iconic skyscraper. The event had initially been scheduled for a day earlier but was postponed due to wet weather conditions. Reaching the summit of the 508-metre (1,667-foot) tower, Honnold described the moment as “sick,” later telling reporters it was a stunning way to experience the city from above. Taipei 101, which held the title of the world’s tallest building between 2004 and 2010, remains one of Taiwan’s most recognizable land...

Supermodel, Kendall Jenner, has commanded attention online after she completely str!pped off to her underwear to pose n@ked.  Kendall, who recently denied undergoing cosmetic surgery, looked sultry in the series of photographs she shared via her Instagram page. The first photo from the selection saw her kneeling on her bed wearing a skimpy set comprising of a gray vest and matching panties. This comes after Kendall appeared on the In Your Dreams podcast. Speaking on the podcast, Kendall shut down rumours that she’s had any sort of extensive work, despite facing years of criticism online by those claiming she’s lied about having surgery on her face, including a nose job. “I’m not going to sit here and convince anyone that I haven’t had work,” the star told host Owen...

The Kano State Government said the state is expecting the birth of between 600,000 and 700, 000 new babies in 2026 alone. The figures are based on the 2006 population growth projection of 3.5 per cent in the state.  The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda, disclosed this in Kano over the weekend, during the maiden convocation of the Sardauna College of Health Sciences and Technology, a private health institution in the state.  He, however, warned that the state faces a daunting health challenge as its population continues to rise above its available health personnel, as the rate could stretch already inadequate manpower and facilities He noted that the state currently has a deficit of about 4,000 professional health ...

A domestic dispute turned public spectacle on Sunday when a Lagos resident, identified only as Mr. Adejanju., confronted his wife inside a popular hotel in the mainland area of the state after allegedly finding her with another man. According to eyewitnesses at the scene, the drama began late in the afternoon when the husband entered the hotel premises and proceeded to the room where his wife had reportedly checked in earlier in the day. A crowd gathered outside the room after raised voices and shouting drew attention from guests and staff. Onlookers said Mr. Adeyanju. forced open the door and discovered his wife, Mrs. Eni Adeyanju., in close company and a man who has not yet been publicly identified. The husband began an emotional confrontation, demanding explanations...

The Federal Government has announced that preparations for the 2026 Detty December festivities will commence in March, as part of efforts to enhance Nigeria’s end-of-year tourism and entertainment experience. The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, disclosed this while reviewing activities from the 2025 Detty December celebrations. According to her, the season delivered more benefits than challenges, recording strong tourist turnout and a positive impact on the economy. Detty December refers to Nigeria’s vibrant end-of-year period marked by concerts, parties and social events, particularly in Lagos, which has grown into a major festive destination for local and international visitors. Musawa said the government is assessing the 2025 experience to addr...

Nollywood actress and politician, Tonto Dikeh, has announced that she has reconciled with her former husband, Olakunle Churchill, a decade after their highly publicised separation. Tonto and Churchill got married in 2015, but the marriage ended less than two years later amid allegations of infidelity, intense public disputes and prolonged child custody battles. In an emotional post on her Facebook page, the actress said the reconciliation was the result of divine intervention, humility and persistent prayers, noting that what human efforts failed to fix was restored through faith and obedience to God. Describing the reunion as a divine restoration after years of conflict, Tonto revealed that peace has finally replaced chaos following nearly ten years of bitterness, broken communic...

A 45‑year‑old special education teacher has admitted to having s3x with a 15‑year‑old boy after allegedly sending him around 25,000 text messages.  Allison Havemann‑Niedrach, a mother of two, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated s3xual assault and now faces a potential 12‑year prison sentence. Prosecutors in Monmouth County, New Jersey, are also seeking lifetime supervision and mandatory registration as a s3x offender. Her teaching certificates have already been revoked. Havemann‑Niedrach, who previously worked at Freehold Intermediate School, exchanged thousands of messages with the teenager in early 2024. The communication stopped only after she was arrested in June of that year. She was initially charged with seven offences, including aggravated s3xual assault, endangeri...

Nigerian gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has cautioned that married men who engage in extramarital relationships with single women this year will face serious consequences if they do not stop. According to Naija News, Pastor Nathaniel, speaking to a congregation in a video currently circulating online, urged married men to refrain from deceiving single women or pursuing affairs under false pretences. The 44-year-old musician emphasized that his warning is serious, declaring that those who continue such practices “will not survive” this year. He stated, “If you’re a married man deceiving young women, leading them on, or even sleeping with them, I place a demand on God’s grace over my life. Try it this year, and you won’t survive. Your shame will be remembered—it will be on social me...