DELTA STATE: ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, GUN RUNNERS AND; RECOVERY OF TWO (2) AK-47 RIFLES, AND THIRTY-SIX (36) ROUNDS OF LIVE AMMUNITION. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 DELTA STATE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, GUN RUNNERS AND; RECOVERY OF TWO (2) AK-47 RIFLES, AND THIRTY-SIX (36) ROUNDS OF LIVE AMMUNITION The Delta State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in an intelligence-led operations targeting suspected kidnappers and illegal arms trafficking syndicate within and beyond the State. 1. ARREST OF FIVE SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS/ RECOVERY OF ONE AK-47 RIFLE AND THIRTY-SIX (36) ROUNDS OF 7.62MM LIVE AMMUNITION: On 24 April 2026 at about 1830hrs, operatives of the command's tactical team based in Ughelli, acting on credible intelligence arrested one Ahmadu Usman (m), 22, a native of Lafiya, Nasarawa State, at Ekuigbo area of Ughelli in connection with a kidnapping syndicate terrorising commuters along Ughelli–Warri Road. Further interrogation led to the arrest of Haruna Abdullahi (m), 37, at Trailer Park along Warri–Sapele Road and one AK-47 rifle loaded with thirty-six (36) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition w...

IT IS OFFICIAL: AUSTRALIA BANS SOCIAL MEDIA FOR UNDER-16S IN WORLD-FIRST MOVE. (PHOTO).


 Australia bans social media for under-16s in world-first move

 Australia has implemented a sweeping ban on social media use for children under 16, marking a world-first move aimed at curbing teenage addiction to platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Under the new rules, social media companies and popular websites face fines of up to AU$49.5 million ($33 million) if they allow underage users to maintain accounts. The government says the measures are necessary to shield children from harmful content, including bullying, sexual material, and online predators. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized that social media “is often used as a weapon for bullies, a platform for peer pressure, a driver of anxiety, and a tool for online predators.”

The law, effective Wednesday, immediately blocks hundreds of thousands of teenagers from accessing the apps they used daily. Platforms affected include Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Reddit, Twitch, Kick, Threads, and X. Parents and advocates have largely welcomed the ban, citing concerns over mental health risks and tragic cases of cyberbullying.

Experts note that research links excessive social media use to negative impacts on teen well-being, though isolating its effects from other lifestyle factors remains challenging. While some parents see the ban as a long-overdue safeguard, tech-savvy teens worldwide are watching Australia’s experiment closely, with some expressing frustration about losing access to key social networks.

Social media companies have criticized the ban as rushed and have indicated plans to comply while exploring legal challenges. Platforms will be responsible for verifying users’ ages, using methods such as AI-based photo analysis or government ID uploads. The list of banned platforms may evolve, with some apps like Roblox, Pinterest, and WhatsApp currently exempt but under government review.

Australia’s move is likely to influence global debates on youth internet safety, with countries such as New Zealand and Malaysia considering similar restrictions. While authorities acknowledge the ban is not foolproof, it sets a significant precedent in regulating social media’s impact on young users.


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