"In 2021, the virtual world was the future of the internet. The pandemic had sequestered everyone indoors, heightening the appeal of digital communities. Facebook rebranded to Meta — a sign of the tech giant’s investment in and commitment to the metaverse as the future of the internet. Despite losing billions in VR, Meta released an upgraded version of the Quest 2 headset and began focusing on launching a higher-end Quest Pro. At the end of the year, it announced its plan to plunk down a rumored $400 million to buy the independent VR gaming studio Within, maker of a popular fitness game called Supernatural. Less than five years later, however, it shut the game down, leaving a community of avid fans bereft.

To former FTC chair Lina Khan, there’s a lesson in the ultimate fate of Supernatural, and the community that had grown up around it. She’d know — because she tried and failed to block Meta from acquiring Within.

“You need to have some regulatory humility because you don’t always know on the front-end how certain products are meaningful for certain communities,” says Khan. The FTC’s Meta lawsuit was often framed as an abstract attempt to rein in Big Tech. But in the end, the acquisition’s human cost was obvious — and an example of precisely why antitrust law matters. “Bringing to light that [Supernatural] was a core way for communities to stay healthy shows that there were real stakes here.”"

https://www.theverge.com/report/896820/lina-khan-ftc-meta-supernatural-antitrust

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FCT police say there was no attack on Lieutenant Yerima. They call the story false and urge calm. Read full update below. #ValidUpdates #FCT #Yerima #NyesomWike #Abuja #NigeriaNews #Security

https://validupdates.com/2025/11/fct-police-dismiss-yerima-assassination-attempt-report-as-false/

Ice Prince says Abuja leads Africa as world-class city

Key Points

• Ice Prince hails Abuja as Africa’s top city. He says growth proves a world-class status today.

• The claim sparks debate with rival city fans. Some cite Cape Town and Kigali in replies.

• His post references Abuja development from 1996 to 2025. He mentions Wike’s tenure at the FCT today.

Ice Prince (Panshak Zamani) has praised Abuja’s growth. He called it Africa’s number one world-class city. The rapper wrote on X as @Iceprincezamani today. His post praised steady work by leaders and residents.

He said he watched Abuja grow since the 1990s. He named Abacha-era NTA and today’s Wike-led FCT. Supporters cheered, while city pride filled the replies. Others pushed back with Cape Town and Kigali.

Context around Abuja’s status remains active this month. Wike recently repeated the Abuja is safest city claim. That view supports Ice Prince’s world-class argument today.

What he said in his post

His post used simple words and a proud tone. “I can confidently debate that Abuja is number one,” he wrote. He also saluted work by those building the city. He fixed dates from 1996 to the present.

Why the claim draws debate

World-class labels often stir pride and quick pushback. Fans cite roads, security, arts, and clean rules. Critics compare cost, jobs, culture, and visitor reach. They name Kigali, Cape Town, and Johannesburg often.

Formal city rankings differ by method and fresh data. Most weigh safety, ease, transport, and liveability basics. Policy steps still shape results across the federal capital. This month brought a recent FCTA policy statement.

For now, his claim stays a proud personal view. It keeps Abuja’s image in the daily talk. Leaders may like the praise during ongoing city work. Residents will judge progress on life and ease.

Abuja was planned as a purpose-built national capital. It sits at Nigeria’s centre with wide roads. New estates grow fast across suburbs like Lokogoma. Major sites include Aso Rock and the National Mosque.

Fans say these features fit a world-class frame. But global charts judge far more than nice views. They study growth that lasts across many years. That is where firm policy gains still help.

Ice Prince has not issued a longer follow-up yet. He may expand on his view during media rounds. For now, the post keeps fans talking online. The talk may guide future shows and features.

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🆕 We are delighted to announce that the IHC has been awarded eight new research contracts by the FCT: four in the Junior Researcher category and four in the Assistant Researcher category, which will result in the integration of four new members into the Institute. 🤩

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