…before fighters practised the manoeuvres. "We saw in a movie how motorcycles can jump over bridges. We used AI to learn how to do this," the former commander was quoted as saying. Another former ISWAP commander told the researcher that AI chatbots were also used to obtain detailed instructions on building explosives."Y…

…and government planning (p. 1). In that kind of economy, a telecom subscriber database cannot be treated like a trophy cabinet (p. 1). It is national infrastructure. That is why the clean-up was necessary. Every maturing industry eventually goes through this type of correction. Banks clean up dormant accounts. Fintechs…

• ‘Gbaja should be suspended, the Presidency cannot investigate itself’ By Gabriel Ewepu The controversy over alleged fake agency, Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, said to have been facilitated by Matthew Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claimed assistance from the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Fem…

…lawmaker representing the Edo Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, can be beautifully captured by a profound adage native to the Esan dialect. The proverb tells of a resourceful individual who once used nothing more than a single feather from an eagle to prepare a pot of soup. Intriguingly, the so…

…president said thousands of missiles were ready to strike Iran and warned that the American military had standing orders to "completely decimate" the country if Tehran acted on any assassination threats against him. The latest war of words follows renewed military exchanges this week that threatened an interim agreemen…

…Elliot Anderson during the build-up. David Moller Wolfe also struck the crossbar as the Scandinavians piled on the pressure. Bellingham delivers in extra time The decisive moment arrived three minutes into extra time when Bellingham reacted quickest after Nyland parried Morgan Rogers’ shot into his path. The midfielder…

…made a superb start as Lake drove over in the fourth minute but his effort was quickly cancelled out as Oviedo finished off an Argentina break two minutes later.The Pumas took the lead for the first time through Piccardo but his effort owed much to the brilliance of Bautista Delguy, who caught a high ball and offloaded…

…music stars and Nigerian celebrities to establish charitable foundations that can support the less privileged. "I will use Akon, a music icon, who does a lot of great charity work. Then the Burna Boys of this world, Asake, all of them, Davido. We want to see you with one foundation or the other, helping the poor with y…

…hairstyle could hint at upcoming music.Beyoncé later joined Jay-Z on stage to perform "Can't Knock the Hustle," taking over the vocals originally performed by Mary J. Blige on the 1996 track. Before leaving the stage, she praised her husband and encouraged the audience to applaud him, saying, "Give it up for my baby."T…

…adopt a gentler bathing routine, warning that frequent showers and excessive use of soap can contribute to dry, irritated and fragile skin as people age.According to skin specialists, aging causes several changes that make the skin more vulnerable, including reduced production of natural oils, thinning of the outer ski…

Become a presidential candidate before you challenge me to a debate - Peter Obi replies Minister of Works, Dave Umahi (video) The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has dismissed Works Minister, Dave Umahi's invitation to a public debate, saying the Minister must first beco…

The New Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, has urged all eligible residents who have yet to register with the Independent National Electoral Commission, especially youths and women, to make use of the commission’s new online portal and register from home using their National Identif…

…estate retains its value. “When you notice something that needs attention, fix what you can. “Where government intervention is required, we will come in and assist. You do not have to wait for government to fix everything,” he said. The permanent secretary commended the residents for maintaining their estates, and urge…

…him, the ongoing reconstruction of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway into a 10-lane highway cannot coexist with illegal markets, settlements and makeshift structures on the road’s median. “We have begun clearing the illegal shanties and market stalls built along the median of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. “As we rebuild the…

…Commission (EDSIEC) Local Government Collation Centre where he said Osarobo defeated 11 candidates from other political parties. He said “After the collation of results across different party lines, the APC chairmanship candidate, having scored the majority of valid votes, is hereby returned elected,” Dr. Nosakhare dec…

…of the barrage gates improved water supply reliability by 85 per cent, significantly reduced leakages and enhanced operational efficiency. It added that institutional reforms introduced under the project reduced system downtime and shortened customer complaint response time from five days to just 24 hours. The Corporat…

…(FBI) for an alleged $75,000 romance scam. Rumours circulated that a 49-year-old American citizen had filed a complaint against the Nollywood star, sparking a joint inquiry by both agencies. However, in a recent Facebook post, Ogbonna disputed the allegations, calling them “false, baseless, and malicious”. He stated th…

…of thanksgiving' - Peter Obi reacts to rescued Oyo schoolchildren, teachers Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, says the rescue of the Oyo schoolchildren and teachers is worthy of thanksgiving. Obi said this in a post shared on his verified X handle on Saturday, July 11. He said h…

The Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment, Prof. Usman Aliyu, on Saturday called for data-driven investments and stronger coordination to tackle Africa’s growing cancer burden, saying the continent must move beyond discussions to concrete action. This came as healthcare experts wa…

A Nigerian lady living in the diaspora has come out to share why she changed her mind about relocating permanently to Nigeria after staying for three months. According to her, she had relocated back to Nigeria the previous year with the hopes of not going back but had to run back quietly after spending three […]

…she said. “But one of the primary sources of my thoughts is my mother and everyday African parents, what they do and how they do things.” “I just take the ideas and put my own spice on them. If you sit down and think about the things your mum does, there are so many funny and crazy things.” The skit maker also revealed…

…mothers. Later, she added, “If a woman’s husband has died and she has children, you can marry her that’s not a problem.” She further stated, “I’m talking about those women that hire men to impregnate them because they want to be independent, now several years down the line she is now realizing she needs a man. Run for…

…charge of Chelsea in 1982 when the club faced financial uncertainty and oversaw a significant period of progress. During his time as chairman, Chelsea won two FA Cups, the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, the League Cup, the UEFA Super Cup and the Community Shield. The club also secured promotion back to the top flight and estab…

…State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has revealed that the state is targeting an African model for enterprise development in the policies and programmes of the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency, KASEDA. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, disclosed that Radda…

…I put it (the bald cap) on too early,” 21-year-old student Connie McGovern told AFP. “I can’t take it off now because my hair and my make-up’s messed up, so I’ve got to commit — it’s not coming off.” Her sister Ella, 23, said it was “good to be a part of something”. “We’re going to make history today,” she added. Pitbu…