Putin conducts second nuclear weapons test in days, defying Trump
Russia has tested its nuclear-powered underwater drone, “Poseidon,” days after launching another advanced missile, escalating tensions with Washington.
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Island where people go to cheat death…
Vitalia, a biotech pop-up city on a Honduran island, sought to bypass U.S. drug regulations and fast-track human trials, but its collapse revealed the risks of deregulated science.
OPENAI says million ChatGPT users talk about suicide…
OpenAI data reveal that more than a million ChatGPT users have shown signs of suicidal intent, prompting the company to strengthen safety and mental health measures.
ICE agents scanning peoples’ faces on street to verify citizenship…
Recent videos show U.S. immigration officers using facial recognition apps like Mobile Fortify to identify people during street encounters, sparking privacy and civil rights concerns.
Why fuel prices remain high despite drop in crude oil cost
Petrol prices in Abuja remain high as marketers blame reliance on third-party depots instead of direct supply from Dangote Refinery.
Presidential pardon: AGF explains sentence reductions for Maryam Sanda, 85 others
Tinubu approved a reviewed list of 175 convicts for pardon and sentence reduction to ensure fairness and due process.
Confusion as reports claim Gov Ododo was turned back at National Assembly during service chiefs’ confirmation
The Kogi government has denied reports that Governor Ododo was turned away from the Senate during the confirmation of the new Chief of Army Staff.
JAMB officials walk out on lawmakers during heated National Assembly session
JAMB officials walked out of a House Committee session after refusing media presence, prompting threats of arrest.
Reps approve Tinubu’s $2.35bn loan request, $500m sovereign sukuk issuance
Reps approve Tinubu’s $500m sukuk and $1.2bn external loan to fund infrastructure and reduce budget deficit.
Shehu to Nigerians abroad: Don’t be fooled by Akpabio, things are not fine at home
Public affairs analyst Mahdi Shehu has warned Nigerians abroad not to believe Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s recent remarks about the country’s progress, calling them deceptive and detached from reality.