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…these data centres, saying communities that are against them “want to end up being backwards and poor” and that China “could not be happier” with the backlash. The AI debate has created unusual political bedfellows: Senator Bernie Sanders appeared this month on the same Washington stage as former Trump strategist Steve…

…link the streak to climate change, a JMA report last year concluded that “global warming was impacting Japan’s weather long-term, including through more precipitation”. The previous record of the longest streak of rainy days in Tokyo was 33 between June 27 and July 29, 2019, said Kazuhiro Hirono, another JMA official.…

…Ijaw language. Diri made the commitment on Monday while speaking at the Ijaw Language Awareness Summit held at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall, Yenagoa. The summit, organised as part of activities marking Bayelsa State’s 30th anniversary, was themed, “Reviving the Izon Language: Heritage, Our Identity, Our…

…design, a visual that many interpreted as symbolic of transformation and moving forward.Together, the tattoo change and her latest declaration paint a picture of a woman stepping firmly into her own identity, separate from the shadow of her former marriage.See

…party was beaten to death on Sunday after appearing on a radio programme to raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak, according to a party representative. Marie-Celestin Karondwa, acting president of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) federal executive committee in Butembo, a new hotspot of the outbreak…

…to strengthen the party’s structures in their respective local government areas, wards and communities and ensure sustained engagement with members, supporters and other stakeholders. He said the managers had a critical responsibility to transform the party’s existing structures into effective grassroots mobilisation n…

…Stephen on Tuesday, as the world marked World Heart Day 2026, with a focus on raising awareness about heart disease and stroke. The theme of the 2026 edition is “Don’t Miss a Beat.” Adefarasin, in the statement, said greater awareness and preventive measures were essential to reducing the burden of cardiovascular disea…

…“The ongoing industrial action represents the resumption of an earlier suspended warning strike, following the expiration of an eight-week ultimatum issued to address the longstanding welfare crisis confronting resident doctors in LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso,” the association said. The doctors also acknowledged…

…They noted that although boiling can destroy bacteria, because the water goes from a warm stage before reaching boiling point, it provides an opportunity for bacteria to survive and be transferred to the rice. In exclusive interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, the nutritionists noted that eggshells can crack during cooking…

…informal apprenticeship and child labour. On a sunny morning in May 2026, he leans forward, gripping the shovel with both hands as he struggles to break through the heavy mixture on the concrete floor. Around him are bare walls, and unfinished rooms, a common sight across Lagos. Ibukun is an apprentice working under a…

…planned fresh talks between the United States and Iran in a renewed effort to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters, the proposed diplomatic engagement comes amid continued disruptions to oil shipments through the strategic waterway, raising concerns about global energy supplies and contribu…

…also called on security agencies to maintain professionalism during the 2027 elections, warning against actions that could create tension or turn the country into a “war zone” because of the polls. Onaiyekan stated, “There’s not much one can do, but all we can do is to remind people about the basic principles of a free…

…reaching as high as 88 per cent among respondents. This reflects Nigeria’s rapid shift toward digital financial services as consumers increasingly rely on mobile applications for payments, transfers, and financial management.” The findings showed that banking and fintech applications were ahead of productivity tools, w…

…discontinue services until the debt is addressed. The handlers, in their statement, also warned that other airlines indebted to their members could face similar sanctions if they fail to comply with agreed payment arrangements for services already rendered. AGHAN, while acknowledging the difficult economic environment…

…“I wrote several times, even against the advice of my lawyers, to settle amicably towards the development of the project,” he said. Adesanya said his overriding objective remained seeing the Mambilla hydropower project completed, rather than allowing political disagreements and controversies surrounding past associatio…

…gravest crime against humanity. Ghana has subsequently promoted concrete “next steps” towards reparatory justice. This changes the conversation. For generations, Africa’s relationship with the industrialised world has often been discussed through the language of aid. Mahama wants that language replaced by partnership,…

…What will it do with the words it carried to New York? On 22 September, António Guterres warned that the world’s cracks had become canyons. War, inequality, and mistrust were straining institutions designed for another age. In his final opening address to the General Debate as Secretary-General, he called for cooperati…

…to justify the duty tour allowances. The auditors recommended recovery of the amount and warned that sanctions could apply under the Financial Regulations. The institute was also found to have under-remitted N4.12m in Value Added Tax from 21 contracts worth N136.86m. The report said the expected 7.5 per cent VAT amount…

…eligible graduates had been mobilised and that the relevant documentation had been forwarded to the Nigerian Law School. The university stated that records at both the Faculty of Law and the University Registry confirmed that the mobilisation process had been completed for all qualified graduates. In the statement, LAS…

Ayomide Olubunmi, a Communication and Media Studies graduate of Lagos State University, announced her first class result on social mediaThe young woman revealed she sat for first-classacross 8 semesters, recording 60 As, 15 Bs and 1 C throughout her degreeAyomide shared her final CGPA of 4.77 out of 5.00 on her social …

…onlinePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A heartwarming exchange between Apala music legend Musiliu Haruna Ishola and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, at the 2026 Olojo Festival has set social media buzzing.During his performance on stage before the monarch, the veteran mu…

…individual, only one of them can claim the allowance at a time.Claimants should also be aware that receiving Carer's Allowance can affect other benefits for both the carer and the person being cared for. The payment is taxable for anyone whose income exceeds the Personal Allowance threshold.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking…

…biggest threat to economic development, calling for neighbourhood watch systems, early-warning networks and a credible South-East security and investment mechanism. “Insecurity is the veto on development,” he said. ‘Charter must not become party property’ Moghalu warned political parties against appropriating the Chart…

…is a Federal Government initiative currently being executed from the Wurukum axis towards the Benue-Nugu boundary. He explained that the compensation was approved by Governor Hyacinth Alia to ensure that the required corridor was made available to the Federal Government and contractors working on the project. Wombo sai…