‘People no longer rely on courts’: Chief judge laments corruption in Nigeria’s judiciary
Ebonyi Chief Judge, Justice Elvis Ngene, has decried corruption in Nigeria’s judiciary, warning it undermines fair hearing, access to justice, and public trust.
Courts
“Illegal” internet use now punishable by death under Iran’s espionage crackdown
Iran has enacted a sweeping espionage law allowing the death penalty for minor offences such as satellite internet use, sparking international outrage amid rising executions and economic turmoil.
Three years on, 5G still out of reach for most Nigerians
Three years after its debut, Nigeria’s 5G network remains limited to a wealthy few, hindered by costly devices, poor coverage, and slow infrastructure growth.
Taliban rejects claims of nationwide internet ban amid total blackout leaving Afghans offline
Afghanistan experiences a nationwide internet blackout, with the Taliban denying any intentional ban on women’s access.
Feds broaden Kirk assassination inquiry to scrutinize pro-trans and internet communities
Federal investigators are probing whether pro-trans groups and online communities connected to Tyler Robinson had foreknowledge of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Lebanon approves Starlink satellite internet services from Elon Musk
Lebanon’s cabinet granted a license to Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service operated by SpaceX, to provide internet distribution across the country, initially targeting companies under plans that follow months of negotiation.
Red Sea undersea cable damage causes major internet outages across Asia and Middle East
Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea disrupted internet access in Asia and the Middle East, with reports of slower speeds across several countries.
Russia tightens grip on internet, launches state-controlled messaging app
With MAX, a new state-mandated messaging app, Russia aims to replicate China’s tightly monitored WeChat system.
Scientists achieve eecord internet speed using light nstead of WiFi…
Forget fiber optics—scientists have used OLED display tech to achieve 4Gbps internet speeds, potentially revolutionizing light-based data transmission.
Nigerians consume 1.04 million terabytes in May despite fewer internet users
In April 2025, usage stood at 983,283 terabytes, while the closest prior peak was in January at 1 million terabytes.